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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-08-16·Round 22

Significant Shifts in Brasileiro Serie B as Avaí Upsets Operário-PR

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Significant Shifts in Brasileiro Serie B as Avaí Upsets Operário-PR

Avaí's unexpected victory over Operário-PR has caused a notable shift in the championship probabilities. Prior to the match, Avaí's relegation probability stood at a concerning 58.5%. However, their 2-1 win has reduced this figure to 47.3%, providing a slight cushion in their fight against relegation. This result also impacted Operário-PR, whose chances of promotion decreased significantly from 39.3% to 30.1%. Furthermore, Operário-PR's probability of winning the championship fell from 7.6% to 4.7%.

In other results, Athletic Club's critical win over América-MG, with a 3-1 scoreline, has boosted their promotion prospects from 13.6% to 21.5%. América-MG, meanwhile, finds itself even closer to relegation, with their probability increasing from 96.8% to 98.5%. For CRB and Novorizontino, their goalless draw resulted in slight decreases in their promotion probabilities, with CRB dropping from 19.9% to 17.8% and Novorizontino from 26.5% to 24.1%.

Looking at broader trends, Criciúma and Vila Nova have shown positive momentum over the last two rounds. Criciúma's chances of winning the championship have risen by 12.3% to 45.6%, alongside a 10.2% increase in their promotion probability, now at 85.5%. Vila Nova also experienced a 13.2% rise in their promotion prospects, now at 46.7%. As the competition progresses, watching how these trends develop will be crucial, particularly in the upcoming matches where promotion and relegation battles intensify.

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