Londrina 1–4 Novorizontino
Brazilian Série B | 27 July 2026 | Estádio do Café, Londrina

Match Overview

Grêmio Novorizontino produced a dominant display to thrash Londrina 4‑1 at the Estádio do Café, moving up to third in the Série B table. The visitors were clinical in attack, scoring four goals from just seven shots on target, while Londrina’s defensive frailties were brutally exposed. The result deepens Londrina’s relegation fears as they languish near the bottom of the division.

First Half: Novorizontino Takes Control

Novorizontino started at a blistering pace, and they opened the scoring in the 8th minute when striker Rodolfo got on the end of a pinpoint cross from right‑back Régis, heading past goalkeeper Matheus. The visitors doubled their lead in the 22nd minute through midfielder Daniel, who curled a brilliant free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner.

Londrina briefly pulled a goal back in the 34th minute when forward Matheus Bueno reacted quickest to poke home after a corner. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed when Novorizontino restored their two‑goal advantage before halftime. Winger Léo Artur cut in from the left and unleashed a low drive that crept inside the near post, making it 3‑1 at the break.

Second Half: Novorizontino Routs the Home Side

The second half was a damage‑limitation exercise for Londrina. Novorizontino continued to create chances, and they added a fourth in the 67th minute. Substitute Jenison collected a through‑ball, shrugged off a weak challenge, and slotted calmly into the bottom corner. The goal capped a comprehensive team performance that showcased the visitors’ attacking depth.

Londrina barely threatened after the goal, managing only one shot on target in the entire second half. The home fans grew restless as their team fell apart defensively, and the final whistle brought a deserved and emphatic win for Novorizontino.

What the Result Means

The victory lifted Novorizontino to 40 points, just two behind leaders Vitória, and solidified their promotion credentials. Londrina, meanwhile, stay rooted in 19th place with 15 points, six adrift of safety. The club’s board will face intense pressure to turn things around quickly if they hope to avoid a return to Série C.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Londrina 52% – 48% Novorizontino
• Shots: Londrina 9 – Novorizontino 15
• Shots on target: Londrina 3 – Novorizontino 7
• Corners: Londrina 5 – Novorizontino 4
• Cards: Londrina 3 yellow – Novorizontino 2 yellow

Novorizontino now host América Mineiro in a massive top‑of‑the‑table clash, while Londrina travel to Goiás needing a miracle.