Serie B: round features five same-state clashes | OneFootball

Ponte Preta looks to climb the standings in clash with Botafogo-SPCredits: Marcos Ribolli / Pontepress

Brazil’s Serie B will not be paused because of the World Cup and continues as normal this weekend, with five matches involving clubs from the same state. São Bernardo leads with 20 points, followed by Náutico, Sport, and Vila Nova, all with 19.

As early as this Friday (29), the 11th round will feature a standalone match between Juventude and América-MG at 9 p.m. at Alfredo Jaconi.

On Saturday, Atlético-GO and Goiás will contest a derby at Antônio Accioly at 4 p.m. At the same time, at Ressacada, another fierce rivalry match should draw strong support from Avaí and Criciúma fans.

Shortly after, at 6 p.m., Fortaleza visits Athletic at Arena Sicredi. Finally, at 8:30 p.m., at Ilha do Retiro, Serie B stages another traditional matchup between Sport and Náutico.

On Sunday, Londrina hosts Vila Nova at 11 a.m. at Vitorino Gonçalves Dias. Also at 11 a.m., São Bernardo can cement its lead if it beats Novorizontino at Primeiro de Maio.

At 4 p.m., Ceará and Operário-PR, who sit in the middle of the table, face off at Castelão. At night, at 8:30 p.m., Cuiabá hosts CRB at Arena Pantanal.

On Monday (June 1), Ponte Preta and Botafogo-SP wrap up the round at 7 p.m. at Moisés Lucarelli.

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