Crucial Série B Matches on November 7: Novorizontino and Vila Nova Seek Promotion Victories

On November 7, 2026, two pivotal matches in the 37th round of the Brazilian Série B football league will take place, both with major implications for promotion to Série A.

Novorizontino will host Fortaleza at 16:10 (Brasília time) at Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi in Novo Horizonte, São Paulo. Novorizontino currently leads the league with 67 points following a recent 2-1 victory over Operário-PR, securing 19 wins in 36 matches under coach Ederson Moreira. The team is close to achieving a historic promotion to the top division. Fortaleza, positioned fifth under Paulo Autuori, is still fighting for a playoff spot and the possibility of direct promotion, coming off a 0-0 draw with Atlético-GO. The match will be broadcast on ESPN, Rede TV, Disney+, and GOAT, with updates available on CNN Esportes.

Later at 20:00 (Brasília time), Vila Nova faces off against Criciúma at Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga stadium in Goiânia. Vila Nova aims to secure direct promotion after a recent 2-2 draw against Juventude, despite conceding a late equalizer. Criciúma, currently fourth with 62 points, arrives on a high after a 2-0 triumph over Ceará. This match is critical for both teams' promotion ambitions and will be televised on ESPN and Disney+, with real-time coverage from CNN Esportes.

These contests represent decisive moments for the teams chasing a spot in Brazil's elite football division, highlighting the competitive intensity as the season nears its conclusion.