Serie B 2026
BrazilSeason 2026
About the league: Serie B
Serie B is a football league from Brazil that we track match by match. 20 teams are competing in the 2026 season; Vila Nova lead the table with 61 points. The campaign runs from 21 March 2026 to 14 November 2026. The average is 2.35 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 47% of matches.
Serie B 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 332 Serie B matches have been completed. Vila Nova leads the table with 61 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.35. BTTS: 47%. Over 2.5: 43%. Clean-sheet matches: 53%.
Result split
Home wins: 45%. Draws: 27%. Away wins: 29%.
Team rankings
Novorizontino has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.79. Both teams scored in 65% of Sport Recife's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vila Nova | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 46:31 | +15 | 61 | 1.85 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Novorizontino | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59:28 | +31 | 60 | 1.82 | LDWWW |
| 3 |  Juventude | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 39:21 | +18 | 60 | 1.82 | LWWWD |
| 4 |  Fortaleza | 33 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 39:29 | +10 | 57 | 1.73 | DDWDW |
| 5 |  Criciúma | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 34:28 | +6 | 56 | 1.70 | LWWLW |
| 6 |  Atlético GO | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 41:31 | +10 | 53 | 1.61 | WWLDD |
| 7 |  CRB | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 51:47 | +4 | 52 | 1.58 | LWLWD |
| 8 |  Sport Recife | 33 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 45:35 | +10 | 51 | 1.55 | LWWDL |
| 9 |  Operário PR | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 44:45 | -1 | 48 | 1.46 | WDLLL |
| 10 |  Goiás | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 34:40 | -6 | 48 | 1.46 | WLLWW |
| 11 |  Cuiabá | 33 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 32:26 | +6 | 47 | 1.42 | WLWDL |
| 12 |  São Bernardo | 33 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 46:36 | +10 | 46 | 1.39 | WDWLD |
| 13 |  Athletic Club | 33 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 40:39 | +1 | 43 | 1.30 | DDLLD |
| 14 |  Náutico | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39:42 | -3 | 42 | 1.27 | LWDLL |
| 15 |  Ceará | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 35:40 | -5 | 42 | 1.27 | WDWWL |
| 16 |  Botafogo SP | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 37:38 | -1 | 41 | 1.24 | DWLWW |
| 17 |  Avaí | 33 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 33:43 | -10 | 36 | 1.09 | LLLWW |
| 18 |  Londrina | 33 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 42:49 | -7 | 29 | 0.88 | LLLLD |
| 19 |  América Mineiro | 33 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21:54 | -33 | 17 | 0.52 | LLLLL |
| 20 |  Ponte Preta | 33 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 18:73 | -55 | 13 | 0.39 | LLLLD |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 332 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Novorizontino1.79
- 2CRB1.55
- 3Vila Nova1.39
- 4São Bernardo1.39
- 5Operário PR1.33
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Juventude0.64
- 2Cuiabá0.79
- 3Novorizontino0.85
- 4Criciúma0.85
- 5Fortaleza0.85
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Sport Recife65%
- 2São Bernardo61%
- 3Athletic Club61%
- 4CRB58%
- 5Operário PR55%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Operário PR64%
- 2Londrina64%
- 3CRB64%
- 4Novorizontino58%
- 5Sport Recife50%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Serie B sits Above average for match pace, Below average for chance quality and Below average for openness. Home advantage is Above average, match intensity Above average, and competitive balance Above average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
Most minutes
- 1Thiago Couto Wenceslau2,970
- 2Muriel Gustavo Becker2,970
- 3Luan Polli Gomes2,880
- 4Helton Brant Aleixo Leite2,877
- 5Gustavo Vilar dos Santos2,865
- 6Marcelo Hermes2,859
- 7Raul Lo Goncalves2,836
- 8Alex Alves de Lima2,836
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novorizontino | 33 | 1.74 | 1.16 | +0.57 | 57 | 60 | +3 |
| 2 | CRB | 33 | 1.96 | 1.43 | +0.53 | 56 | 52 | -4 |
| 3 | Cuiabá | 33 | 1.46 | 1.13 | +0.33 | 52 | 47 | -5 |
| 4 | Náutico | 33 | 1.75 | 1.42 | +0.33 | 52 | 42 | -10 |
| 5 | Atlético GO | 34 | 1.65 | 1.42 | +0.23 | 52 | 54 | +2 |
| 6 | Criciúma | 33 | 1.53 | 1.28 | +0.25 | 50 | 56 | +6 |
| 7 | Vila Nova | 33 | 1.45 | 1.28 | +0.17 | 49 | 61 | +12 |
| 8 | Fortaleza | 34 | 1.48 | 1.41 | +0.07 | 49 | 60 | +11 |
| 9 | Juventude | 33 | 1.40 | 1.31 | +0.09 | 47 | 60 | +13 |
| 10 | Botafogo SP | 33 | 1.40 | 1.35 | +0.05 | 47 | 41 | -6 |
| 11 | Ceará | 33 | 1.51 | 1.46 | +0.05 | 47 | 42 | -5 |
| 12 | Sport Recife | 34 | 1.45 | 1.56 | -0.11 | 45 | 51 | +6 |
| 13 | Londrina | 33 | 1.46 | 1.56 | -0.10 | 44 | 29 | -15 |
| 14 | Goiás | 33 | 1.40 | 1.52 | -0.12 | 44 | 48 | +4 |
| 15 | Operário PR | 33 | 1.45 | 1.60 | -0.15 | 43 | 48 | +5 |
| 16 | América Mineiro | 33 | 1.45 | 1.64 | -0.18 | 41 | 17 | -24 |
| 17 | São Bernardo | 33 | 1.34 | 1.64 | -0.30 | 40 | 46 | +6 |
| 18 | Athletic Club | 33 | 1.28 | 1.68 | -0.39 | 38 | 43 | +5 |
| 19 | Avaí | 33 | 1.21 | 1.65 | -0.44 | 37 | 36 | -1 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 34 | 1.12 | 1.96 | -0.85 | 32 | 14 | -18 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 34
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Serie B?
The 2026 season of Serie B includes 20 teams.
When does the 2026 Serie B season start and end?
The 2026 Serie B season runs from 21 March 2026 to 14 November 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Serie B season have?
The 2026 Serie B season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the Serie B table?
Vila Nova leads Serie B with 61 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Serie B?
Novorizontino has the strongest attack in Serie B, scoring 1.79 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Serie B?
Juventude concedes the fewest goals in Serie B, 0.64 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Serie B?
Serie B averages 2.35 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Serie B?
Over 2.5 lands in 43% of Serie B matches.
How often do both teams score in Serie B?
BTTS lands in 47% of Serie B matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Serie B?
Home teams win 45% of matches in Serie B.
Who is the top scorer in Serie B?
Mikael Filipe Viana de Sousa leads the recorded scoring table in Serie B for 2026 with 17 goals.