Criciúma can pull even further clear at the top of Série B | OneFootball

The 21st round of Série B could further increase Criciúma’s lead over its rivals in the battle for the competition’s title. The team from Santa Catarina, which starts the round five points ahead of second-placed Juventude, will face Athletic on Sunday (9) at 11 a.m. at Arena Sicredi, in Minas Gerais.

With 40 points, Criciúma is followed by Juventude (35) and Operário-PR (35). Then come, in order, Fortaleza (34), Vila Nova (34), and Novorizontino (33). The two teams with the most points secure promotion to the top flight. Meanwhile, the teams that finish the group stage in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th place will play in the playoffs to decide who takes the other two spots.

The round runs from this Friday (7) through Tuesday (11). Check out the matches: Operário-PR vs. São Bernardo, at 7:30 p.m. at Germano Krüger; and Ceará vs. Ponte Prata, at 8:30 p.m. at Castelão.

On Saturday, Vila Nova and Sport face off at 4 p.m. at OBA; and Botafogo-SP hosts América-MG at 6:30 p.m. at Arena Nicnet.

On Sunday, besides Athletic vs. Brusque, the round also features Novorizontino vs. Juventude at 4 p.m. at Jorge Ismael de Biasi; Náutico vs. Atlético-GO at 4 p.m. at Aflitos; and Cuiabá vs. Fortaleza at 6 p.m. at Arena Pantanal.

Goiás vs. Londrina is Monday’s match (10), at 7:30 p.m. at Hailé Pinheiro; and the Avaí vs. CRB clash closes out the round on Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m. at Ressacada.

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