Brasileirão Série B

Brasileirão Série B: five clubs within three points with four rounds left

The Brasileirão Série B is Brazil's second division, contested by 20 clubs over 38 rounds. The top two are promoted straight to Série A, the teams from third to sixth go into the promotion play-offs, and the bottom four drop to Série C.

With four rounds to go, Vila Nova lead on 62 points after a 2-2 draw with Novorizontino, who are a point behind level with Juventude. Fortaleza, 2-0 winners at Sport, have 60 and Criciúma 59 after winning at São Bernardo, with Atlético Goianiense sixth on 54. Novorizontino have the best attack with 61 goals and Juventude the best defence, 23 conceded.

At the bottom, Ponte Preta (14 points, 74 goals conceded) and América Mineiro (20) are in deep trouble despite América's 1-0 win over Operário, and Londrina (29) and Avaí (37) complete the relegation zone, five points behind Náutico in 16th. Novorizontino's Robson and CRB's Mikael share the scoring lead with 16 goals.