Serie B Standings & Stats

The Brazil Serie B 2026 season is in full swing, with 20 teams competing for promotion to the top flight. As of matchday 16, Gremio Novorizontino SP sits at the top of the table with 30 points, closely followed by Criciuma SC on the same points but an inferior goal difference.

Serie B Table

The current Serie B standings reveal a tight battle for the four promotion spots. Gremio Novorizontino SP and Criciuma SC are locked on 30 points after 16 matches, with the former leading thanks to a superior goal difference (+13 vs +7). Vila Nova GO and Fortaleza CE are just two points behind in third and fourth, both on 28 points. Juventude (26 points), Sao Bernardo SP (25), and Operario PR (25) complete the top seven, keeping the pressure on the leaders. With 22 matchdays remaining, the table is poised for dramatic shifts.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on current positions, points, and remaining fixtures, we estimate the title probabilities as follows:

• Gremio Novorizontino SP – 35%: The league leaders boast the best attack with 27 goals scored and a solid defensive record. Their consistency (only 2 losses) and goal difference advantage make them marginal favorites.
• Criciuma SC – 30%: Tied on points, Criciuma have the meanest defence (11 conceded) and are equally hard to beat. The upcoming head-to-head clash on July 21 could be decisive.
• Vila Nova GO – 15%: Just two points off the pace with a game in hand, Vila Nova have the firepower (23 goals) to challenge. Their ability to turn draws into wins will be key.

Other contenders like Fortaleza CE (10%) and Juventude (5%) remain in the hunt, but the top two hold a clear edge at this stage.

Season Stats

The 2026 Serie B campaign has produced 2.27 goals per game across 166 completed fixtures (out of 179 scheduled). Coritiba PR, the defending champion and most successful club in the league's history, will be aiming to bounce back after a slow start. No individual top scorer data is available yet, but the high-scoring trend suggests plenty of attacking talent on display.

Serie B Match Predictions

Our match predictions are generated using a blend of statistical models, recent form, head-to-head records, and betting odds. For every fixture, we calculate outcome probabilities (1X2) and provide insights into likely goal totals. The next matchday features a top-of-the-table showdown: Gremio Novorizontino SP vs Criciuma SC on July 21. This clash could significantly alter the title race, and our prediction will be available shortly before kick-off. Check back regularly for updated forecasts and odds for all Serie B matches.