Unisouza host Vera Cruz in the Carioca, Série C, round 8.

Unisouza won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 7.

Vera Cruz lost all 5 matches (L–L–L–L–L), scoring 6 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 5 times: Unisouza 3 wins, Vera Cruz 0, 2 draws.