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Brasileiro 2026, Serie B·2026-10-23·Round 35

Criciúma's Promotion Hopes Diminish After Defeat

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Criciúma's Promotion Hopes Diminish After Defeat

Criciúma's probability of promotion has taken a significant hit, dropping from 61.1% to 44.8% following their 2-1 loss against Sport. This result also reduced their chances of winning the Brasileiro Serie B from 7.7% to 2.5%. Currently sitting in fifth place with 59 points, Criciúma has seen their promotion prospects weakened as they face increased competition from teams like Fortaleza and Juventude.

Fortaleza has strengthened their position in the promotion race, seeing their probability of promotion rise from 69.8% to 76.6%. Juventude and Novorizontino have also improved their promotion chances, with Juventude now at 90.1%, up from 86.9%, and Novorizontino moving to 87.3% from 84.8%. Vila Nova leads the pack with a 95.3% chance of promotion and a 41.0% chance of winning the league, reflecting their strong position at the top of the standings.

Athletic Club's defeat to Operário-PR has negatively impacted their standing, as their relegation probability increased from 2.0% to 4.1%. Despite the loss, they remain in 13th place with 44 points, but the increased relegation threat underscores the importance of their remaining matches.

The upcoming rounds will be crucial for Criciúma as they attempt to regain their promotion form, while Fortaleza, Juventude, and Novorizontino aim to solidify their positions. The battle for promotion intensifies as the season nears its conclusion.

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