The Novorizontino's new leadership is due to Juventude's surprise 2-0 loss to Athletic Club. This setback has significantly reduced Juventude's chances of direct promotion to Serie A, from 52.95% to 40.7%. The team from Caxias do Sul will face Sport in their next match, while Novorizontino travels to Ceará to face Vozão.
The third to sixth teams in Serie B will play a playoff to determine the other two teams that will be promoted to Serie A. Fortaleza leads the possibilities of accessing the playoffs with 53.29%. The team has nine games without defeat and will play away against Londrina in their next match.