The weak team Fortaleza had previously competed in low-level leagues for many years. Recently, the team returned to the Brazilian League Two after many years, and as a result, they won the league championship in their first season as a promoted team, successfully promoted to the Brazilian League One. Subsequently, the team repeatedly achieved good results, even finishing fourth in the league in 21 years. In the previous season, they ranked bottom, but fortunately, the team regained their form in time and continued to score, eventually ranking eighth. They entered the Libertadores Cup for two consecutive years. Last season, their league performance was stable, and they even reached the final of the South Cup. The new season, the team strives to achieve good results, but their ideal start is currently at the forefront, and the team's morale is high;

Marcelo, with a long history, has limited strength. They have been competing in the Brazilian Serie B all year round and have always ranked in the middle. In the 21st season, the team experienced a high start and a low decline, but ultimately failed to advance by a difference of four points. Last season, they hired a new coach, and the team won the state championship. However, their performance in the league was not good, and their previous coach returned midway. They gradually recovered, and they were one step away from the promotion zone. In the new season, the team is striving to achieve better results, but their start was average, and the team's morale is not ideal.

The two teams have recently faced each other five times, with Fortaleza having a dominant mentality of winning four times. (Fortaleza had won the Saarens State Championship for five years in a row, while Marcelo had just won the championship for three consecutive years in his state.)

The referee ruled for the first time this season to officiate a domestic cup match, and the two sides ultimately drew.

The favorite to win the championship, Fortaleza, has the upper hand in all aspects. Sitting at home against the mediocre Marcelo, they naturally have a slight advantage in attractiveness. After setting a high-profile initial score, they have improved, and the home team's popularity is relatively high. Therefore, the less optimistic Marcelo will only lose one goal at most this game.