Five games complete Serie B's 19th round

Five games complete the Brazilian Serie B 19th round on Saturday. Leader Criciuma host Portuguesa already guaranteed first place in the standings at the halfway point of the season. The visitors can take over fourth spot with a win and enter the promotion zone to the Serie A. Third place Coritiba take on Santa Cruz at home, knowing a win will create a five point buffer between them and current fourth place Vitoria. Santa wants to win to get out of the relegation zone. Speaking of the relegation spots, second last Remo will have a tough time on the road, facing 8th place Ponte Preta. Second place Marilia also plays on the road, at 14th place Fortaleza. And 10th place Gremio Barueri hosts 9th place CRB, with both teams tied at 27 points.