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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-09-10·Round 27

São Bernardo's Promotion Hopes Dashed as Vila Nova Surges Forward

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

São Bernardo's Promotion Hopes Dashed as Vila Nova Surges Forward

São Bernardo has been mathematically eliminated from the promotion race following their 1-2 defeat to Londrina. Their promotion probability has dropped from 1.8% to 0.6%. Concurrently, their relegation risk has increased from 3.3% to 5.8%, a concerning development as they continue to struggle in the league.

Vila Nova's 2-0 victory over Goiás has significantly boosted their promotion chances, now up by 13.9% to 59.3%. This strong performance has also increased their probability of winning the league from 8.6% to 14.3%. Vila Nova currently sits in third place, tied on points with Criciúma and Fortaleza but ahead on goal difference, strengthening their position for potential promotion.

Londrina's win over São Bernardo has reduced their relegation probability by 8.2%, now at 81.9%. Despite this improvement, they remain in a precarious position, as they are still in the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Sport's 2-0 win against Ponte Preta has elevated their promotion probability by 3.7%, now at 9.6%, keeping them in the hunt for a top-four finish.

Looking ahead, the next rounds will be critical for teams like Vila Nova and Sport as they aim to solidify their promotion bids, while São Bernardo must focus on steering clear of relegation threats.

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