Juventude loses Série B leadership after defeat to Athletic

The landscape of the Brazilian Série B promotion race has shifted following recent match results. Juventude lost its position at the top of the table after a 2-0 defeat at home against Athletic at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium. Goals from Wilinton Aponzá and Kauan Lindes secured the victory for Athletic, moving them to tenth place with 40 points.

As a result of the loss, Juventude remains at 50 points, allowing Novorizontino to take over the leadership of the division. The standings and promotion probabilities have seen significant movement: Novorizontino currently holds the highest probability for direct promotion, followed by Juventude. Other teams with notable chances for direct access include Fortaleza and Vila Nova, while Criciúma's probability of direct promotion has dropped significantly, shifting their focus toward the playoff contention.