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Fortaleza bring back Vojvoda for Série B promotion run-in
Fortaleza have announced the return of Argentine coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, who takes charge at no contract cost for the last three rounds of the Série B, with promotion to the top flight the aim. It is his second spell at the club. His staff comes back with him: assistants Nahuel Martínez and Gastón Liendo, fitness coach Luís Azpiazu, psychologist Christian Rodríguez and goalkeeping coach Santiago Piccinini.
Vojvoda inherits a side fifth in the table with 62 points from 37 matches, made up of 16 wins, 14 draws and seven defeats, with 44 goals scored and 33 conceded. The next match is at home to Vila Nova in the Brazilian Serie B, and Fortaleza have won nine, drawn eight and lost one of their home games this season. Their last five matches brought one win, three draws and one defeat, the latest a 2-1 loss at Gremio Novorizontino.
Ruthless Janderson moves to 10 for Vila Nova
Vila Nova can call upon a serious finisher in Janderson, the scorer of 10 goals.
Fortaleza have gone three matches without a win, though they have not lost them all. 3 assists sit alongside 9 goals in Maílton's record for the hosts. At 5 of 20, the hosts are in the top quarter of the league.
A top-three berth is what 66 points have brought Vila Nova. Such regularity in attack, now stretching to 5 matches, speaks well of the visitors. Momentum has come and gone for the visitors, who have taken 8 of the last 15 points.
Fortaleza finished on the wrong side of the result this year, losing 2-1 when these clubs last met.
About Fortaleza - Vila Nova
Fortaleza and Vila Nova meet in the Brazilian Serie B on 11/14/2026. Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC). Brazilian Serie B matchday 38. In the league table, Fortaleza are in position 5 and Vila Nova in position 3.
Managers: Fortaleza – Juan Pablo Vojvoda, Vila Nova – Guto Ferreira.
Injured or suspended for Fortaleza: Gabriel Rafael Fuentes Gómez.
In their last 7 meetings, Fortaleza won 1, Vila Nova won 4 and 2 ended level. Their previous meeting, on 07/22/2026, ended Vila Nova 2-1 Fortaleza. Fortaleza won 15, drew 5 and lost 10 of their last 30 matches. Vila Nova won 14, drew 7 and lost 9 of their last 30 matches.
Venue: Estadio Castelão. The match is broadcast on TV in 1 countries; find the channels in the TV Broadcast section.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Fortaleza - Vila Nova and what time is kick-off?
The match is on 11/14/2026, kick-off at 19:30 (UTC).
Which channel is showing Fortaleza - Vila Nova?
The match is broadcast on TV in 1 countries; find the channels in the TV Broadcast section.
Where is Fortaleza - Vila Nova played?
Venue: Estadio Castelão.
Who is missing for Fortaleza - Vila Nova?
Injured or suspended for Fortaleza: Gabriel Rafael Fuentes Gómez.