Brasileirão Série B — Matchweek 20

Brasileirão Série B matchweek 20 fixtures: kick-off times, probable line-ups and our analytical prediction for every game.

26 Jul 2026, 19:00

Criciuma vs Nautico Recife

0–0

🧠 Criciúma arrive in far more stable shape, with a promotion-leading defence and a strong run at Heriberto Hülse; the outlook points to a home win in a low-scoring game.

26 Jul 2026, 19:00

São Bernardo vs Ceara

3–4

🧠 São Bernardo are the more likely side to take the initiative at home, but this looks set to be a tight game with under 2.5 goals.

26 Jul 2026, 21:30

America Mineiro vs Goias

1–0

🧠 Goiás arrive in better shape on the strength of their campaign, recent form and attacking outlook, but they are likely to face a deep América-MG side with little room to take risks.

26 Jul 2026, 21:30

Londrina vs Novorizontino

1–4

🧠 Novorizontino arrive in the stronger league position and generate more attacking volume, but the likeliest outcome is a narrow away win in a controlled-scoring game.

27 Jul 2026, 22:30

Sport Recife vs Cuiaba

1–1

🧠 Sport have more routes to controlling the game at Ilha, but Cuiabá’s defensive profile and the low-scoring indicators point to a narrow home win.

27 Jul 2026, 22:30

Atletico Goianiense vs Operario-PR

3–1

🧠 Atlético-GO have the territorial volume to control more of the game in Goiânia, but Operário-PR’s campaign and recent run point towards a low-scoring draw.

27 Jul 2026, 22:30

CRB vs Vila Nova

2–0

🧠 CRB create more on paper and have home advantage, but their permissive defence leaves room for a more balanced and competitive Vila Nova; the main reading is an away win with over 2.5 goals.

28 Jul 2026, 22:30

Ponte Preta vs Athletic Club

1–1

🧠 Athletic Club arrive with a far stronger defensive structure and momentum; the main reading is an away win in a match featuring no more than two goals.

28 Jul 2026, 22:30

Juventude vs Avai

1–0

🧠 Juventude have the defensive base, momentum and home advantage to win a low-chance, tight-scoring game against an Avaí side under pressure from the relegation zone.

29 Jul 2026, 00:35

Fortaleza EC vs Botafogo SP

1–0

Analysis in progress

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