Brazilian Serie B enters decisive 36th round

The 36th round of the Brazilian Serie B championship features several high-stakes matches as the season nears its conclusion. Novorizontino, currently leading the table with 64 points, faces Operário-PR at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi stadium. Novorizontino depends on its own results to secure direct promotion to Serie A for 2027, while Operário-PR remains in contention for a playoff spot.

In other matchups, Londrina hosts América-MG at the Estádio do Café. Both teams are currently in the relegation zone, with Londrina in 18th place and América-MG in 19th, meaning neither can mathematically avoid relegation at this stage.

Additionally, São Bernardo FC visits Cuiabá at the Arena Pantanal. São Bernardo is fighting for a position in the top six to reach the playoffs, holding an 11th-place position with 49 points. The match is part of a critical final stretch for clubs seeking promotion or fighting to avoid relegation.