Femar vs Spartax - Paraibano 2

The Paraibano 2 returns to the home ground on September 26, 2026, where Femar and Spartax will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Both camps will view the Paraibano 2 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Femar will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. Spartax's away form is hard to read, but they will arrive with the belief that they can trouble their hosts. The 24-year-old finished first in one of Arsenal's big pre-season testing challenges - a 1.4km run at full pace.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Femar favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Spartax are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Newcastle United have started searching for a new midfielder as Bruno Guimarães moves closer to joining Arsenal.

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. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.