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; Juventude lead the table with 45 points. The campaign runs from 21 March 2026 to 14 November 2026. The average is 2.28 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 48% of matches.
Serie B 2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026 season, 250 Serie B matches have been completed. Juventude leads the table with 45 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.28. BTTS: 48%. Over 2.5: 41%. Clean-sheet matches: 52%.
Result split
Home wins: 43%. Draws: 29%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Novorizontino has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.64. Both teams scored in 64% of São Bernardo's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Juventude | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 26:13 | +13 | 45 | 1.88 | WDWWD |
| 2 |  Vila Nova | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 37:25 | +12 | 44 | 1.76 | LWWDW |
| 3 |  Criciúma | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 26:19 | +7 | 44 | 1.76 | LWDLL |
| 4 |  Novorizontino | 25 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 41:22 | +19 | 43 | 1.72 | LDWWW |
| 5 |  Fortaleza | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 28:22 | +6 | 41 | 1.64 | DDDWD |
| 6 |  Atlético GO | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 28:23 | +5 | 39 | 1.56 | DLDWW |
| 7 |  CRB | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 37:35 | +2 | 39 | 1.56 | WDWLW |
| 8 |  Sport Recife | 25 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 33:24 | +9 | 38 | 1.52 | WWLWL |
| 9 |  Operário PR | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 31:32 | -1 | 37 | 1.48 | LLLDD |
| 10 |  Cuiabá | 25 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 23:19 | +4 | 36 | 1.44 | DWWDW |
| 11 |  Goiás | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 25:30 | -5 | 36 | 1.44 | WLLDW |
| 12 |  Náutico | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 30:28 | +2 | 34 | 1.36 | DDWDW |
| 13 |  Athletic Club | 25 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 26:27 | -1 | 34 | 1.36 | WWLLL |
| 14 |  São Bernardo | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 34:29 | +5 | 32 | 1.28 | WLDDL |
| 15 |  Botafogo SP | 25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 29:28 | +1 | 31 | 1.24 | WWDLL |
| 16 |  Avaí | 25 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 27:31 | -4 | 29 | 1.16 | LWWWL |
| 17 |  Ceará | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 25:32 | -7 | 28 | 1.12 | WLLWL |
| 18 |  Londrina | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 29:36 | -7 | 21 | 0.88 | LLDLD |
| 19 |  América Mineiro | 25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 18:42 | -24 | 14 | 0.56 | LLLLW |
| 20 |  Ponte Preta | 25 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 16:52 | -36 | 10 | 0.40 | LDLLL |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 250 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
- 1Novorizontino1.64
- 2CRB1.48
- 3Vila Nova1.48
- 4São Bernardo1.36
- 5Sport Recife1.32
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Juventude0.52
- 2Cuiabá0.76
- 3Criciúma0.76
- 4Novorizontino0.88
- 5Fortaleza0.88
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1São Bernardo64%
- 2Sport Recife60%
- 3Athletic Club60%
- 4Operário PR56%
- 5CRB56%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Operário PR60%
- 2Londrina60%
- 3Novorizontino56%
- 4América Mineiro56%
- 5CRB56%
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 Close to 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 Wenceslau2,160
- 2Muriel Gustavo Becker2,160
- 3Marcelo Hermes2,160
- 4Mauricio Kozlinski2,160
- 5Raul Lo Goncalves2,070
- 6Luan Polli Gomes2,070
- 7Helton Brant Aleixo Leite2,067
- 8Gustavo Vilar dos Santos2,055
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 | Náutico | 25 | 1.82 | 1.30 | +0.51 | 42 | 34 | -8 |
| 2 | Novorizontino | 25 | 1.65 | 1.21 | +0.44 | 42 | 43 | +1 |
| 3 | CRB | 25 | 1.85 | 1.49 | +0.35 | 40 | 39 | -1 |
| 4 | Cuiabá | 25 | 1.45 | 1.10 | +0.35 | 39 | 36 | -3 |
| 5 | Vila Nova | 25 | 1.44 | 1.23 | +0.22 | 38 | 44 | +6 |
| 6 | Atlético GO | 25 | 1.53 | 1.37 | +0.17 | 38 | 39 | +1 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 25 | 1.50 | 1.35 | +0.15 | 37 | 44 | +7 |
| 8 | Fortaleza | 25 | 1.55 | 1.45 | +0.10 | 36 | 41 | +5 |
| 9 | Ceará | 25 | 1.50 | 1.41 | +0.09 | 36 | 28 | -8 |
| 10 | Juventude | 25 | 1.34 | 1.31 | +0.03 | 35 | 46 | +11 |
| 11 | Botafogo SP | 25 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 35 | 31 | -4 |
| 12 | Operário PR | 25 | 1.45 | 1.53 | -0.07 | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| 13 | América Mineiro | 25 | 1.50 | 1.57 | -0.07 | 33 | 14 | -19 |
| 14 | Goiás | 25 | 1.30 | 1.44 | -0.14 | 33 | 36 | +3 |
| 15 | Sport Recife | 25 | 1.39 | 1.51 | -0.12 | 32 | 38 | +6 |
| 16 | Londrina | 25 | 1.36 | 1.58 | -0.22 | 31 | 22 | -9 |
| 17 | São Bernardo | 25 | 1.34 | 1.58 | -0.24 | 31 | 32 | +1 |
| 18 | Avaí | 25 | 1.27 | 1.60 | -0.32 | 30 | 29 | -1 |
| 19 | Athletic Club | 25 | 1.21 | 1.68 | -0.47 | 28 | 34 | +6 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 25 | 1.17 | 1.93 | -0.75 | 25 | 10 | -15 |
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 26
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?
Juventude leads Serie B with 45 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Serie B?
Novorizontino has the strongest attack in Serie B, scoring 1.64 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Serie B?
Juventude concedes the fewest goals in Serie B, 0.52 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Serie B?
Serie B averages 2.28 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Serie B?
Over 2.5 lands in 41% of Serie B matches.
How often do both teams score in Serie B?
BTTS lands in 48% of Serie B matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Serie B?
Home teams win 43% 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 15 goals.