Ceara vs São Bernardo - Serie B

The history between Ceara and São Bernardo lends this Serie B fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on March 21, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

Ceara head into the contest positioned 15th in the Serie B standings, while São Bernardo arrive sitting 14th. Ceara have blown hot and cold, DLWLW across their last five and a win rate of 28.57% that leaves room for improvement. São Bernardo have blown hot and cold, LWLDD across their last five and a season win rate of 33.33%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. Central midfield remains a position Leeds are keen to add in despite so far failing to reach an agreement with Southampton for Shea Charles.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Ceara will look to impose their style on home soil, while São Bernardo are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Andoni Iraola could not have been clearer about how he plans to change Liverpool when speaking in his opening press conference.

With Mikael leading the league's scoring charts at 15 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Carlos Baleba looks to be staying with Brighton(Image: PA) Manchester United are unlikely to pursue Carlos Baleba any further this summer as a result of the Brighton midfielder picking up an ankle ligament injury.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. The numbers tilt towards São Bernardo, and a 1-2 away win looks the more probable outcome. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Serie B picture. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.