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; Criciúma lead the table with 33 points. The campaign runs from 21 March 2026 to 14 November 2026. The average is 2.30 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, 171 Serie B matches have been completed. Criciúma leads the table with 33 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.30. BTTS: 47%. Over 2.5: 43%. Clean-sheet matches: 53%.
Result split
Home wins: 42%. Draws: 30%. Away wins: 28%.
Team rankings
Novorizontino has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.65. Both teams scored in 67% of CRB's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Criciúma | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20:12 | +8 | 33 | 1.94 | DWWWW |
| 2 |  Vila Nova | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25:19 | +6 | 31 | 1.82 | LWLWL |
| 3 |  Operário PR | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22:18 | +4 | 31 | 1.82 | LWWWW |
| 4 |  Novorizontino | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28:16 | +12 | 30 | 1.76 | DWWWL |
| 5 |  Juventude | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17:8 | +9 | 29 | 1.71 | WWWDW |
| 6 |  Fortaleza | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20:17 | +3 | 28 | 1.65 | LDWWL |
| 7 |  São Bernardo | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23:16 | +7 | 26 | 1.53 | DLLLD |
| 8 |  Sport Recife | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21:15 | +6 | 26 | 1.53 | DDLLD |
| 9 |  Goiás | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18:23 | -5 | 25 | 1.47 | DLWWD |
| 10 |  Cuiabá | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14:11 | +3 | 24 | 1.41 | WLDWD |
| 11 |  Atlético GO | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19:19 | 0 | 24 | 1.41 | DDWLW |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16:16 | 0 | 23 | 1.35 | DLWLD |
| 13 |  CRB | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 28:32 | -4 | 23 | 1.28 | DWLDW |
| 14 |  Náutico | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 22:23 | -1 | 21 | 1.17 | LLDLL |
| 15 |  Botafogo SP | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20:18 | +2 | 20 | 1.18 | WWLWD |
| 16 |  Londrina | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 25:25 | 0 | 19 | 1.12 | WWDWD |
| 17 |  Ceará | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15:20 | -5 | 18 | 1.06 | DLLLD |
| 18 |  Avaí | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18:24 | -6 | 16 | 0.94 | LWLLW |
| 19 |  Ponte Preta | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11:33 | -22 | 8 | 0.47 | LLLLL |
| 20 |  América Mineiro | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11:28 | -17 | 7 | 0.41 | WLLLD |
League statistics
Season 2026 statistics are based on 171 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
- 1Novorizontino1.65
- 2CRB1.56
- 3Londrina1.47
- 4Vila Nova1.47
- 5São Bernardo1.35
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Juventude0.47
- 2Cuiabá0.65
- 3Criciúma0.71
- 4Sport Recife0.88
- 5Novorizontino0.94
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1CRB67%
- 2Atlético GO59%
- 3Athletic Club59%
- 4Vila Nova59%
- 5Londrina53%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1CRB67%
- 2Londrina65%
- 3Operário PR59%
- 4Novorizontino59%
- 5América Mineiro53%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
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 | 18 | 1.77 | 1.25 | +0.52 | 30 | 21 | -9 |
| 2 | CRB | 18 | 1.83 | 1.42 | +0.40 | 29 | 23 | -6 |
| 3 | Novorizontino | 17 | 1.57 | 1.18 | +0.39 | 28 | 30 | +2 |
| 4 | Cuiabá | 17 | 1.41 | 1.06 | +0.35 | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | 17 | 1.54 | 1.41 | +0.13 | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| 6 | Ceará | 17 | 1.50 | 1.32 | +0.18 | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| 7 | Vila Nova | 17 | 1.43 | 1.26 | +0.17 | 25 | 31 | +6 |
| 8 | Criciúma | 17 | 1.48 | 1.32 | +0.16 | 25 | 33 | +8 |
| 9 | Botafogo SP | 17 | 1.42 | 1.27 | +0.15 | 25 | 20 | -5 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 17 | 1.47 | 1.40 | +0.07 | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| 11 | Juventude | 17 | 1.35 | 1.32 | +0.03 | 24 | 29 | +5 |
| 12 | Sport Recife | 17 | 1.42 | 1.40 | +0.02 | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| 13 | Operário PR | 17 | 1.37 | 1.49 | -0.12 | 22 | 31 | +9 |
| 14 | América Mineiro | 17 | 1.47 | 1.59 | -0.13 | 22 | 7 | -15 |
| 15 | Goiás | 17 | 1.27 | 1.46 | -0.20 | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| 16 | Athletic Club | 17 | 1.25 | 1.53 | -0.28 | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| 17 | São Bernardo | 17 | 1.22 | 1.60 | -0.37 | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| 18 | Londrina | 17 | 1.26 | 1.66 | -0.40 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 19 | Avaí | 17 | 1.22 | 1.66 | -0.44 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 17 | 1.19 | 1.90 | -0.70 | 17 | 8 | -9 |
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 18
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?
Criciúma leads Serie B with 33 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Serie B?
Novorizontino has the strongest attack in Serie B, scoring 1.65 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Serie B?
Juventude concedes the fewest goals in Serie B, 0.47 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Serie B?
Serie B averages 2.30 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 42% of matches in Serie B.