Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pmSerie B
Vila Nova lineup @ Fortaleza EC
Team news
since Criciuma
- TRANSFER
Lucas returns from a loan at Caxias (29 Oct) Squad →
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Vila Nova fixtures and results
Fortaleza EC, awayLast: W 1-0 Criciuma
Vila Nova fixtures
Vila Nova most-used XI this season
4-2-3-1 · 11/12The shape in 11 of the last 12
Most Common Vila Nova Starting XI
Based on 12 official matches this season
- LeiteGK · 12 starts
- MendesDEF · 11 starts
- HaynerDEF · 9 starts
- CostaDEF · 9 starts
- HigorDEF · 8 starts
- GabrielMID · 12 starts
- JandersonMID · 12 starts
- GaldinoMID · 11 starts
- VieiraMID · 9 starts
- DuduMID · 9 starts
- LuísFWD · 11 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Vila Nova transfers
7 in · 5 outThe last six months
Vila Nova transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES- LLucasfrom CaxiasLoan returnOCT '26
- CCostafrom Guarani CampinasLoanSEP '26
- LLincolnFree agentAUG '26
- DSDos Santosfrom AnapolinaTransferAUG '26
- GGustavinhofrom CsikszeredaFree agentJUL '26
- GGaldinofrom FC TokyoLoanJUL '26
- MMendesfrom Red Bull SalzburgFree agentJUL '26
Vila Nova squad
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PRE-SEASONWhy Squads are still settling before the opening weekend.
The new season hasn't kicked off yet, so squads are still settling as clubs finalise transfers and loans. We update from our data provider as moves are confirmed, so a few names may change before the opening weekend.
Vila Nova club facts
Est. 1943Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga · Manager Guto Ferreira
Vila Nova predicted lineup vs Fortaleza EC
MOST USED XIVila Nova's expected lineup away at Fortaleza EC in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Leite in goal, a back four of Mendes, Hayner, Costa and Higor, and Luís leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 11 of the last 12 matches.
- Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Vila Nova, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Vila Nova's expected lineup at Fortaleza EC, Sat 14 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Leite (12); Mendes (11), Hayner (9), Costa (9), Higor (8); Gabriel (12), Janderson (12), Galdino (11), Vieira (9), Dudu (9); Luís (11). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Criciuma match on 7 Nov.
Vila Nova questions
What is Vila Nova's expected lineup?
Vila Nova's expected lineup away at Fortaleza EC in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 12 official matches: Leite in goal, a back four of Mendes, Hayner, Costa and Higor, and Luís leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Leite, Mendes, Hayner, Costa, Higor, Gabriel, Janderson, Galdino, Vieira, Dudu, Luís.
Who started Vila Nova's last match?
Vila Nova's starting XI on 7 Nov 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (4-2-3-1): Helton Leite, Igor Cariús, Jonathan Costa, Douglas Mendes, Higor, Dudu, Dodô, Everton Galdino, Marquinhos Gabriel, Janderson, André Luís.
What was Vila Nova's last result?
Vila Nova beat Criciuma 1–0 on 7 Nov 2026.
When did Vila Nova last win?
Vila Nova last won on 7 Nov 2026, beating Criciuma 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Vila Nova?
João Vieira has taken the most penalties for Vila Nova this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Vila Nova this season?
Marquinhos Gabriel leads with 12 starts for Vila Nova across all competitions this season.
What formation does Vila Nova use most often?
Vila Nova have used a 4-2-3-1 in 11 of their 12 matches this season.
Which Vila Nova goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Helton Leite has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Vila Nova this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Vila Nova defender has started the most this season?
Douglas Mendes has made the most starts as defender for Vila Nova this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Vila Nova midfielder has started the most this season?
Marquinhos Gabriel has made the most starts as midfielder for Vila Nova this season, starting 12 matches.
Which Vila Nova forward has started the most this season?
André Luís has made the most starts as forward for Vila Nova this season, starting 11 matches.
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