Seven matches start simultaneously at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B reaches its 38th and final round with battles across every position in the standings, R7 Esportes reported.
Novorizontino and Juventude Fight for the National Trophy
Novorizontino leads the table with 70 points and travels to face Criciúma at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, needing only a simple victory to claim its first national trophy. Enderson Moreira commands the São Paulo club, which secured its historic promotion to the top flight early but still hunts the championship, according to Estadão. Juventude sits second with 68 points and hosts Botafogo-SP at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, requiring a win and a Novorizontino loss to steal the crown.
ESPN Brasil noted that Juventude holds the tiebreaker over Vila Nova in total victories, currently leading 11 to 9, which eases its path to direct promotion with a simple draw. Criciúma occupies fourth place with 62 points and prepares to host the leaders while looking toward a potential playoff clash against Fortaleza, as Estadão detailed.
Vila Nova Challenges for Direct Promotion
Vila Nova holds third place with 66 points and visits Fortaleza at Arena Castelão, requiring a victory combined with a Juventude slip-up to secure the second automatic promotion spot. Juan Pablo Vojvoda recently returned to coach Fortaleza, presenting a difficult hurdle for the visiting Goiano side. Even if Vila Nova misses the direct promotion berth, the club has already secured its presence in the promotion playoffs.
CRB, Goiás, and Atlético-GO Battle for Playoffs
CRB, Goiás, and Atlético-GO share 58 points entering the final fixture, creating a three-way scramble for the sixth and final playoff spot. CRB occupies sixth place and hosts Ceará at Estádio Rei Pelé in Maceió, depending solely on a victory to advance. The Alagoas club holds the tiebreakers with 17 wins and a goal difference of six, according to R7 Esportes.
Goiás visits Sport at Ilha do Retiro holding seventh place with 17 wins and a negative two goal difference. ESPN Brasil explained that Goiás needs a victory alongside a CRB stumble to advance. Atlético-GO sits eighth with 15 wins and a goal difference of ten, requiring a win against Cuiabá at Estádio Antônio Accioly and losses from both direct rivals.
Ceará and Avaí Fight Relegation
Ceará ranks 16th with 43 points and hosts CRB in Maceió, needing a victory to guarantee survival in Série B regardless of other outcomes. Avaí visits the already-relegated América-MG needing a win and a Ceará loss to escape the drop zone on goal difference. Marquinhos leads Avaí as coach and idol, attempting a late escape after overcoming a points gap in recent weeks, as Estadão reported.
Questions About Série B Match Times, Relegation, and Broadcasts
When do the final Série B matches start?
All seven decisive fixtures begin simultaneously at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Which teams have already been relegated to Série C?
Londrina, América-MG, and Ponte Preta enter the final round already confirmed for relegation, leaving only one spot open between Ceará and Avaí.
Where can viewers watch the final round matches?
The premium plan of Disney+ broadcasts all seven matches live from the final round.