Parnahyba vs IAPE - Serie D

The history between Parnahyba and IAPE lends this Serie D fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on May 3, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. 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.

Parnahyba head into the contest positioned 3rd in the Serie D standings, while IAPE arrive sitting 6th. It has been a solid if unspectacular run for the hosts — WDLLW across their last five with a win rate of 40% — and they will want to push on from here. IAPE have found wins elusive, LLDDL in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.1 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Parnahyba will look to impose their style on home soil, while IAPE are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Tottenham have changed their approach and are spending big on players who already know the Premier League.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Michel Douglas, whose 7 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United after his return to the club(Image: Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Napoli have made an enquiry over Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee this summer.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. On balance, Parnahyba look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The Spaniard heading to Barca all but rules out a midfield departure from the Bernabeu and thus United will likely have to look elsewhere.