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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-08-23·Round 24

Fortaleza's Promotion Probability Soars After Victory

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Fortaleza's Promotion Probability Soars After Victory

Fortaleza's probability of promotion increased significantly from 32.6% to 46.0% following their decisive 2-0 victory over Criciúma. This result not only boosted their promotion chances but also saw their championship probability nearly double from 4.6% to 8.6%. Meanwhile, Criciúma experienced a decline in their championship and promotion probabilities, dropping from 38.9% to 30.4% and from 83.7% to 77.2%, respectively.

In another notable shift, Avaí reduced their relegation probability from 35.4% to 23.7% after a 2-0 win against Ponte Preta. This victory provided Avaí with much-needed points, moving them further away from the relegation zone. Conversely, São Bernardo saw a decrease in their promotion probability from 5.5% to 4.2% following a 1-1 draw with Náutico, whose relegation chances increased slightly from 10.8% to 13.0%.

Vila Nova and Operário-PR played to a goalless draw, resulting in a minor reduction in their promotion probabilities. Vila Nova's promotion probability decreased from 59.9% to 57.2%, while Operário-PR's dropped from 20.7% to 17.8%. Despite the draw, Vila Nova remains in a strong position within the top four, maintaining their push for promotion.

Looking ahead, the focus will be on how Fortaleza capitalizes on their momentum and whether Criciúma can rebound to maintain their lead in the standings. The race for promotion continues to be tightly contested as teams strive to secure their positions in the remaining rounds.

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