2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D Second Stage: Matchups, Favorites, and Where to Watch!

It may not be a pleasant experience for teams that have played in higher divisions before, but the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D is a golden opportunity for many clubs to finally make a name for themselves in the national football scene. This August, the 2025 edition enters the knockout phase, much to the excitement of fans and sports bettors alike!

The first-leg matches take place over the first weekend of the month, with the return legs scheduled for the following weekend. Winners advance to the Round of 16 — but there's still a long road ahead to promotion: only the four semifinalists will move up to Série C.

But for now, no need to rush! It’s time for the second stage of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D, and Blaze has put together a detailed guide to help fans follow the action. Check it out!

Goiatuba vs São José

The opening game of this second stage features Goiatuba from Goiás facing São José from Rio Grande do Sul. The first leg will be played on Saturday (August 2) at 3:30 PM (Brasília time) at Divinão Stadium. The return leg is set for 6:00 PM on August 9, also a Saturday, at Francisco Novelletto Stadium.

Zequinha finished the group stage as runner-up in Group A8, earning 26 points from seven wins, five draws, and just two losses. Goiatuba placed 3rd in Group A7 with 22 points — six wins, four draws, and four losses.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first meeting between the two teams.

Predictions

The matchup is expected to be relatively balanced, though the home team holds a slight edge. Goiatuba has odds of 2.15, while São José has 3.4. A draw is also possible, at 3.2 odds.

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Água Santa vs Ceilândia

Ceilândia (Distrito Federal) finished 2nd in Group A5, with eight wins, four draws, and only two losses. Água Santa (São Paulo), meanwhile, secured 3rd place in Group A6 with 21 points from six wins, three draws, and five defeats.

The first leg will be on August 2 at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at Distrital do Inamar. The return leg takes place at the same time on the following Saturday (August 9), this time at Abadião Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

This is the first time the two sides will face off.

Predictions

Água Santa has the edge at home. In the 1x2 market, where 1 is the home win, x is the draw, and 2 is the away win, the São Paulo side has odds of 1.83, compared to 3.85 for Ceilândia and 3.5 for a draw.

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Maricá vs Aparecidense

Aparecidense had the best campaign in the first phase of the 2025 Série D, racking up 32 points with ten wins (more than any other team), two draws, and only two defeats.

They now face Maricá in the second stage. The Rio de Janeiro side barely made it, clinching the last Group A6 spot with 19 points — five wins, four draws, and five losses.

The first leg will be held at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) on Saturday (August 2) at João Saldanha Stadium. The return leg is set for August 9 at the same time at Aníbal Toledo Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first clash between these two clubs.

Predictions

Despite Aparecidense’s strong performance in the group stage, Maricá could have the upper hand at home. Odds are 2.35 for Maricá, 2.95 for Aparecidense, and 3.05 for a draw.

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FC Cascavel vs Barra

FC Cascavel (Paraná) hosts Barra (Santa Catarina) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) on Saturday (August 2) at Olímpico Regional. The return leg is scheduled for the following Saturday (August 9), same time, at Arena Barra FC.

Cascavel placed 4th in Group A7 with 21 points — five wins, six draws, and three losses. Barra topped Group A8 with 26 points, earned through eight wins, two draws, and four losses.

Head-to-Head Record

They previously met in last year’s Série D group stage, where Barra won both matches 3-0.

Predictions

Once again, the home side enters as the slight favorite. FC Cascavel has odds of 2.25, while Barra is at 3.2, and a draw sits at 3.0.

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Maranhão vs Tuna Luso

Tuna Luso topped Group A1 with eight wins, three draws, and three losses, finishing with 27 points. Maranhão barely made it through in Group A2, clinching the last spot with 19 points, thanks to four wins, an impressive seven draws, and three losses.

The first leg will be played at Castelão Stadium in São Luís, on Saturday, August 2, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time). The return match will take place at Souza Stadium in Belém, on Sunday, August 10, at 3:00 PM (Brasília time).

Head-to-Head Record

The first encounter between Maranhão and Tuna Luso happened in the 1981 Taça de Prata. They later met in Série B (1989 and 1991), Série C (2006), and Série D two years ago — in the exact same knockout stage. That last match ended in a draw on aggregate, and Maranhão advanced on penalties. In total, they’ve played nine times: Tuna Luso won five, Maranhão three, and one match ended in a draw.

Predictions

At Castelão, Maranhão is tough to beat. The home side has odds of 2.24, while Tuna Luso comes in close at 3.1. A draw is priced at 3.0.

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Ferroviário vs ASA

With one of the best campaigns in the Série D group stage, ASA from Arapiraca topped Group A4 with 31 points — nine wins, four draws, and only one defeat.

They now face Ferroviário, the lowest-ranked team to reach the knockout stage. The Ceará-based club finished 4th in Group A3 with 18 points, secured through five wins, three draws, and six losses.

The first leg will be played in Ceará on Saturday, August 2, at 5:00 PM (Brasília time), at Presidente Vargas Stadium (PV). The return match is scheduled for the following Saturday (August 9), at the same time, in Arapiraca’s Municipal Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

Despite only meeting three times, Ferroviário and ASA have known each other for decades. Their first game was in the 1979 Brasileirão. They later met twice in the Pré-Copa do Nordeste in 2023 and 2024. In total: two draws and one win for Ferroviário.

Predictions

Ferroviário aims for a third Série D national title, despite the challenges. At PV, they are slight favorites with odds of 2.22. ASA’s odds are 3.0, while a draw sits at 3.25.

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Mixto vs Portuguesa

A traditional club looking to return to the national spotlight, Portuguesa — a former Série A runner-up — faces Mixto in this second phase of the fourth division. The first leg is at Mixto’s home, Dutrinha Stadium, at 6:00 PM (Brasília time, 5:00 PM local), on Saturday, August 2. The return leg will be at Canindé, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), on August 9.

Portuguesa finished 1st in Group A6 with 30 points — nine wins, three draws, and only two losses. Mixto ended 4th in Group A5 with 24 points, from six wins, six draws, and two defeats.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever match between Mixto and Portuguesa.

Predictions

Portuguesa had the fourth-best campaign in Série D and comes in as the favorite. Mixto is undefeated in its last three matches but ranks just 17th overall, making them the underdogs.

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Luverdense vs Rio Branco

Luverdense and Rio Branco meet first at Passo das Emas Stadium at 7:00 PM (Brasília time, 6:00 PM local), closing out the Saturday matches on August 2. The return leg is at 5:00 PM (Brasília time), on August 9, at Kleber Andrade Stadium.

Luverdense finished 3rd in Group A5 with seven wins, four draws, and three losses — 25 points. Rio Branco had a similar tally with 26 points but came 2nd in Group A6, thanks to one more win, two fewer draws, and one more loss.

Head-to-Head Record

The two clubs previously met in the 2017 Copa Verde. Luverdense won one game 5-0, and the other ended in a 2-2 draw.

Predictions

Luverdense will look to make home advantage count, with odds of 2.22. Rio Branco is at 3.05, and the draw has odds of 3.2.

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Joinville vs Cianorte

Another club with history in Brazil’s top flight, Joinville is also chasing a return to the upper divisions. The Santa Catarina side finished 3rd in Group A8 with 21 points — six wins, three draws, and five losses.

They face Cianorte from Paraná, who finished 2nd in Group A7 with 22 points — also six wins, but one less draw and one more loss than Joinville.

This matchup kicks off Sunday’s games (August 3) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Joinville. The second leg will open the next round at 3:00 PM (Brasília time) on August 9 at Albino Turbay Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first encounter between Joinville and Cianorte.

Predictions

History and home-field advantage favor Joinville. They are expected to take the upper hand in the first leg, with odds of 1.85. Cianorte has longer odds at 4.3, while a draw is at 3.4.

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Central vs Lagarto

Another team that stood out in the first stage was Central. A Patativa had the best away performance: they remained unbeaten outside of Caruaru and conceded only two goals on the road. A tough visitor, they finished 3rd in Group A3 with 26 points from seven wins, five draws, and two losses.

The black-and-white team now faces Lagarto from Sergipe, who finished 2nd in Group A4 with 23 points. Interestingly, both teams had the same number of wins: seven. Lagarto also recorded two draws and five defeats.

The first leg will be at Lacerdão, in Caruaru, on Sunday (August 3) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time). The return match is scheduled for the following Sunday (August 10), also at 4:00 PM, at Barretão Stadium.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first match ever between the two teams.

Predictions

Central was a tough away team in the first stage and is expected to be a strong home side in the knockouts. At Lacerdão, A Patativa is favored, with odds of 1.9. Lagarto will need to overcome odds of 4.3 or aim for a draw, which is priced at 3.2.

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Juazeirense vs América-RN

Juazeirense and América de Natal meet in the second stage of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. The first leg will be played at Adauto Moraes Stadium on Sunday (August 3) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time). The return match takes place at Arena das Dunas, at the same time, on the following Sunday (August 10).

The team from Bahia reached this stage by grabbing the final spot in Group A4, with 22 points from six wins, four draws, and four defeats. América-RN had the same number of points as Santa Cruz in Group A3 but topped the group on goal difference, finishing with 27 points from eight wins, three draws, and three losses.

Head-to-Head Record

The history between Juazeirense and América-RN is recent, given Juazeirense's relatively short existence compared to the century-old Dragão. They’ve met four times: once in the 2017 Série D quarterfinals (a draw and a win for Juazeirense) and twice in the 2024 and 2025 Copa do Nordeste (two América-RN victories).

Predictions

This is the first matchup in the second stage where the odds favor the away team. Despite playing in Bahia, América-RN enters as the slight favorite with odds of 2.6. Juazeirense follows closely with 2.85, while a draw is at 2.95.

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Manaus vs Imperatriz

With very similar campaigns in the group stage, Manaus and Imperatriz now face each other in the knockout phase of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.

The first leg takes place at Carlos Zamith Stadium, in Manaus, on Sunday (August 3) at 5:00 PM (Brasília time, 4:00 PM local). The return match is on Saturday (August 9) at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Frei Epifânio Stadium.

Imperatriz finished 2nd in Group A2 with 24 points — seven wins, three draws, and four losses. Manaus placed 3rd in Group A1 with 23 points — six wins, five draws, and three losses.

Head-to-Head Record

Manaus and Imperatriz have met four times: twice in the 2018 Série D and twice in the 2020 Série C. Manaus won three of those games, while Imperatriz took one.

Predictions

Despite their similar group-stage records, Manaus is favored for the home leg. They have odds of 1.95, while Imperatriz sits at 3.8. A draw is priced at 3.4.

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Sergipe vs Santa Cruz

Another traditional club that already played in Série A — and even in international tournaments — to reach this knockout stage of the 2025 Série D is Santa Cruz. A Cobra Coral finished 2nd in Group A3 with 27 points, the same as América-RN, but with an inferior goal difference.

Sergipe, their opponent, was 3rd in Group A4, with 22 points from six wins, four draws, and four defeats. The first leg takes place at Batistão Stadium on Sunday (August 3) at 5:00 PM (Brasília time). The return match is at Arruda Stadium the following Sunday (August 10), at the same time.

Head-to-Head Record

Being regional rivals, Santa Cruz and Sergipe have known each other for a long time. Their first match was in the late 1960s during the North-Northeast Tournament. Since then, they’ve played 20 times: Santa Cruz has won 9, Sergipe 3, and there have been 8 draws. Their most recent meeting was in the 2022 Série D group stage.

Predictions

Expect a balanced clash. Santa Cruz has odds of 2.50 for the away win, close to Sergipe’s 2.70. A draw is also likely, at 3.05.

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Marcílio Dias vs Inter de Limeira

With nine wins and three draws, Inter de Limeira secured the top spot in Group A7. Their opponent in the round of 32 is Marcílio Dias, who finished 4th in Group A8 with 21 points.

The first leg takes place at Gigantão das Avenidas Stadium on Sunday (August 3) at 7:00 PM (Brasília time). The return match will be played at Major Levy Sobrinho Stadium on Saturday (August 9) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time).

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have never faced each other before.

Predictions

At Gigantão das Avenidas, Marcílio Dias may feel more comfortable. They have odds of 2.4 to win, while Inter de Limeira has 3.1. A draw is also on the cards, with odds of 2.95.

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Independência vs Altos

Altos, from Piauí, travels to Acre to face Independência this Sunday (August 3) at 7:00 PM (Brasília time, 5:00 PM local time). The return leg will be held at Albertão Stadium on Saturday, August 9, at 4:00 PM (Brasília time).

Altos topped Group A2 with 26 points, winning seven matches, drawing five, and losing only two. Independência finished with 21 points in Group A1, with six wins, three draws, and five losses.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever match between Independência and Altos.

Predictions

This is another matchup where the visitors have better odds than the home team. Altos wants to carry an advantage into the return leg at home and already has slightly better odds at 2.45. The difference is small, but notable. Independência has odds of 2.85, while a draw is priced at 3.1.

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Sampaio Corrêa vs Manauara

Closing out the first-leg matches, Sampaio Corrêa hosts Manauara on Monday (August 4) at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at Castelão. The return match will be played at Colina Stadium in Manaus on Saturday (August 9), also at 4:00 PM (3:00 PM local time).

Sampaio Corrêa finished 3rd in Group A2 with 21 points — five wins, six draws, and three losses. Manauara was runner-up in Group A1 with 26 points, having two more wins, one less draw, and one less defeat than Sampaio.

Head-to-Head Record

Sampaio Corrêa and Manauara have never played each other before.

Predictions

Unbeaten in their last four games, Sampaio Corrêa heads into one of the most evenly matched ties of this phase. Manauara had the stronger campaign, finishing five points ahead, although they’ve shown some inconsistency lately.

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