Brusque vs Caxias - Serie C

The Serie C returns to the home ground on April 4, 2026, where Brusque and Caxias will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

Brusque head into the contest positioned 2nd in the Serie C standings, while Caxias arrive sitting 14th. It has been a dominant campaign for the hosts, WDDWL over their last five and a win rate of 100% that few in the Serie C can match. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — DLLWL in their last five, a season win rate of 31.58%. The contrast in attacking output — 2 versus 0.89 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Rodri's future remains one of the major talking points as Barcelona step up interest in the World Cup winner.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Brusque will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while Caxias must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Rico Lewis played at right-back, but when City were in possession he tucked infield and supported the midfield pairing of Mateo Kovacic and Reijnders.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer N. Schiappacasse, with 3 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. But former Reds forward Teddy Sheringham believes Tielemans isn’t good enough to be the midfielder United needed.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Brusque ought to prevail — a 2-1 victory looks the logical call. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. The club are understood to favour a profile closer to Aurelien Tchouameni or a Premier League‑proven alternative rather than Manu Kone.