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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-08-30·Round 25

Vila Nova Surges to Second; CRB and Atlético-GO Avoid Relegation

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Vila Nova Surges to Second; CRB and Atlético-GO Avoid Relegation

In the latest developments of the Brasileiro Serie B, Vila Nova's promotion probability surged from 53.3% to 65.5% following their 2-0 victory over Ceará. This win also elevated their chances of winning the league from 11.6% to 18.8%. Vila Nova climbed two positions in the standings, moving from fourth to second place with 44 points, positioning themselves strongly for promotion.

CRB's 2-1 victory against Criciúma not only boosted their promotion prospects from 15.3% to 22.3% but also nearly eliminated their relegation risk, dropping it from 1.4% to a mere 0.3%. This result allowed CRB to ascend two spots to sixth place. Meanwhile, Atlético-GO's narrow 1-0 win over Avaí reduced their relegation probability from 1.6% to 0.3%, with their promotion chances increasing from 14.0% to 20.4%. They also improved their standing, climbing from ninth to seventh.

Criciúma experienced a significant decline due to their loss, with their promotion probability dropping from 73.9% to 62.1% and their championship chances from 25.0% to 16.2%. Ceará's defeat worsened their relegation probability, which rose from 33.7% to 41.5%. Meanwhile, Avaí's loss increased their relegation risk from 23.6% to 29.0%.

Looking ahead, the race for promotion remains tightly contested with several teams vying for the top spots. The next rounds will be crucial for teams like Vila Nova and CRB to consolidate their positions, while Criciúma will aim to recover and strengthen their promotion bid.

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