Criciúma leads the 2026 Série B table on 44 points from 24 matches, followed closely by Juventude on 42 from 23, Vila Nova on 41, and Fortaleza on 40, setting up a tight battle for the two automatic promotion spots to Série A plus the playoff positions from third through sixth. The top clubs have shown strong defensive organization and consistent results through the first half of the 38-round campaign, with Criciúma and Juventude posting the best goal differences among the frontrunners. Recent match outcomes, including Fortaleza’s win over Criciúma, have kept the G-4 group compact, while teams like Novorizontino and CRB remain within striking distance of the playoff spots. With roughly 14 rounds remaining, schedule congestion, home/away splits, and any late roster adjustments will heavily influence final positioning before the November conclusion.