Vila Nova leads the 2026 Série B table with 61 points after 33 rounds and holds the strongest position for promotion to Série A, ahead of Novorizontino and Juventude on 60 points each and Fortaleza on 57. Five rounds remain, with direct promotion and playoff qualification still in play for the top sides. Vila Nova’s recent results and favorable schedule give it the clearest path, while Novorizontino and Juventude must maintain momentum in key remaining matches such as Vila Nova versus Novorizontino and Ceará versus Juventude. Fortaleza sits just outside the top group and needs strong finishes to secure a playoff berth. Ponte Preta and América-MG are already relegated, narrowing focus to the upper table battle.