Londrina vs São Bernardo - Serie B

Season-defining implications hang over this Serie B clash at the home ground, where Londrina host São Bernardo on May 12, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

The standings add context to the occasion — Londrina occupying 18th, São Bernardo perched in 14th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Londrina are still searching for momentum, WLDLD in their last five and a season win rate of just 22.22%. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LWLDD in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. The contrast in attacking output — 1.19 versus 1.37 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. He was sacked by Fiorentina after Che Adams' late goal for Torino left them bottom of the Serie A table with three defeats out of three.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. Londrina will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while São Bernardo must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman Mikael, whose 15 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Another midfielder is wanted after already signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with strengthening the left-hand side of their team also being a priority.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. On balance, São Bernardo may just have enough to take all three points. A 1-2 away win would not be a shock. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Serie B picture. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.