Londrina vs CRB - Serie B

A fascinating Serie B chapter awaits on July 4, 2026 when Londrina take on CRB at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Londrina head into the contest positioned 18th in the Serie B standings, while CRB arrive sitting 8th. Londrina are mired in a difficult campaign, WLDLD over their last five and a paltry win rate of 22.22% painting a bleak picture. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, LWWLW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 44.44%. Where Londrina have leaned on defensive discipline, CRB have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. Inter want to sign Curtis Jones, but as things stand their valuation falls well short of Liverpool's, especially in a market when other Premier League proven players in his position have moved for such big fees.

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. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Mikael, with 15 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. He was only 18 years old when he scored his first Champions League goal for Benfica in a 4-3 win over Juventus.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. CRB look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. With positions in the Serie B table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.