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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-07-04·Round 16

Novorizontino and Criciúma Soar as CRB and Sport Stumble

By Roberto Ottaviani · · Round-up

Novorizontino and Criciúma Soar as CRB and Sport Stumble

In a breathtaking display of football prowess, Novorizontino and Criciúma have emerged as the titans of the Brasileiro Serie B, each securing thunderous victories that have catapulted them to the top of the standings. Novorizontino delivered a masterclass, dismantling Atlético-GO with a dazzling 3-0 victory, a result that sees their promotion probability soaring a splendid 10% to 54.7%. This awe-inspiring triumph has also elevated their championship hopes to a fiery 18.1%, positioning them as the team to beat.

Meanwhile, Criciúma clinched a heart-stopping 1-0 victory over Sport, a win that not only matched Novorizontino's ascendancy on the points table but also ignited their promotion chances to a blazing 54.1%. Criciúma's rise is nothing short of meteoric, with their winner odds now at an exhilarating 17.7%, a clear testament to their relentless march towards glory.

However, the narrative of triumph is shadowed by the tales of faltering fortunes for CRB and Sport. CRB was left reeling after a catastrophic 5-0 drubbing at the hands of Londrina, a result that has plunged their promotion hopes down by 3.1% to a mere 4.7%. Sport, too, finds its dreams of championship glory slipping away, with their title odds plummeting from 7.3% to a mere 4.0%.

As the league races towards its climax, the stakes couldn't be higher. The next rounds promise to be a cauldron of emotions, with teams battling to secure their place in the annals of Serie B history. Keep an eye on Novorizontino and Criciúma as they continue their exhilarating quest for promotion, while CRB and Sport must regroup quickly to halt their downward spiral. The drama is far from over!

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