Vila Nova leads the 2026 Série B table on 61 points from 33 matches, level with Juventude and narrowly ahead of Novorizontino and Fortaleza, both on 60 points. The top two finishers earn direct promotion to Série A, while teams finishing third through sixth enter playoffs for the remaining two spots. Recent results have kept the top four tightly bunched, with Vila Nova showing strong home form and Novorizontino boasting the best goal difference. The bottom of the table is settled, with Ponte Preta and América-MG already relegated. Remaining fixtures, including key clashes among the leaders, and the playoff structure will shape final promotion outcomes over the closing rounds.