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Juventude and Criciúma lead Série B after competitive 26th round

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Juventude and Criciúma lead Série B after competitive 26th round

Summary

The 26th round of Brazil’s Série B concluded this Sunday with 14 clubs within striking distance of the top spots. Juventude maintains a share of the lead with 47 points despite a 2-2 draw against Atlético-GO in Goiânia. Criciúma also holds 47 points following a 2-0 victory over Cuiabá last Friday. Novorizontino remains close behind with 46 points after a 3-1 win against Avaí, while Vila Nova, Fortaleza, and CRB occupy the remaining spots in the top six. The league remains tightly contested as teams compete for four promotion places, with clubs from seventh to fourteenth place currently trailing by only a narrow margin.

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By the Numbers

•Juventude and Criciúma share the lead with 47 points each.
•Novorizontino holds 46 points after defeating Avaí 3-1.
•Vila Nova fell to Athletic 5-0 on Friday.
•Fortaleza moved up after a 1-0 win against Goiás.
•CRB secured a 3-1 victory over América-MG.

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12:04 PMYahoo Sports — Série B: 26th round tightens things up at the top

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Criciúma, in second place, has 47 points in Série B, level with JuventudeCredits: Disclosure / CriciúmaIn one of the most competitive editions in recent years, Brazil’s Série B has, after its 26...
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