Cuiaba vs Londrina - Serie B

Cuiaba prepare to host Londrina at the home ground on June 25, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Serie B season. Enzo Maresca verdict on Michael Carrick and Manchester United fixture issue - 'you need to adapt'.

Positionally there is a clear hierarchy: Cuiaba sit 11th, Londrina lie 18th, but the Serie B has a habit of defying such logic. The hosts have struggled for consistency, DWLWD in their last five pointing to a win rate of 32.14%. It has been a wretched run on the road for the visitors, WLDLD in their last five and a win rate of 22.22% that explains their lowly standing. 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. The Saudi Pro League side have now placed a €45 million package on the table, while Watkins himself is understood to be open to making the move.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

With Mikael leading the league's scoring charts at 15 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Hjulmand has time to set himself and with Heaton beaten, the midfielder's shot crashes off the post and away.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. All signs point towards a home win, with Cuiaba favoured to come out on top by a 2-1 scoreline. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Serie B standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Important qualities given that Bournemouth will expect him to be proactive.