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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-06-20·Round 14

Vila Nova Strengthens Promotion Bid, Londrina Reduces Relegation Risk

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Vila Nova Strengthens Promotion Bid, Londrina Reduces Relegation Risk

Vila Nova's promotion probability surged from 54.4% to 65.4% following their narrow 4-3 victory over Náutico. This result also lifted their chances of winning the title from 19.3% to 26.5%, solidifying their lead at the top of the table with 28 points. The win sent Náutico's promotion prospects downward, dropping from 25.7% to 19.3%, and their title chances declined from 5.5% to 3.3%.

Londrina's 2-0 win against Athletic Club significantly impacted their relegation probability, decreasing from 46.0% to 35.8%. Despite this improvement, they remain in the relegation zone, 17th with 14 points. Athletic Club, meanwhile, faced a negative shift in their promotion outlook, falling from 18.5% to 13.3%, with their relegation risk now at 13.5%, up from 9.3%.

Botafogo-SP's 1-0 triumph over Ceará proved pivotal, as their promotion chances rose from 4.1% to 6.5%, while their relegation probability dropped from 34.3% to 25.0%. Ceará's defeat increased their relegation risk from 15.2% to 21.1%, further dampening their promotion hopes, which declined from 12.0% to 8.2%.

As the season progresses, attention will focus on whether Vila Nova can maintain their momentum at the top, while Londrina and Botafogo-SP aim to build on their recent positive outcomes to further alter their standings.

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