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Brasileirão 2026·2026-05-24·Round 17

Bragantino and Athletico-PR Ascend in Libertadores Race

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Bragantino and Athletico-PR Ascend in Libertadores Race

Athletico-PR's victory over Remo has significantly bolstered their chances of qualifying for the prestigious Copa Libertadores, with a probability increase from 23.8% to 31.6%. This win, coupled with a decline in their relegation risk from 5.7% to 2.7%, positions them firmly in the top four of the standings, sitting at fourth place with 27 points. Bragantino also made strides with their commanding 3-0 win against Vasco, pushing their Libertadores qualification chances up from 19.1% to 26.1%, while their relegation probability decreased from 7.8% to 4.0%.

Corinthians' narrow victory against Atlético-MG has seen a notable rise in their standings. Their chance of competing in the Libertadores has increased from 4.0% to 6.0%, aided by a significant drop in their relegation probability from 31.5% to 21.2%. Conversely, Vasco's heavy defeat has increased their relegation risk from 19.8% to 26.6%, while their Libertadores hopes have diminished from 7.9% to 4.5%.

Chapecoense continues to struggle, with their loss to Cruzeiro further cementing their relegation probability, now at 85.3%, up from 79.4%. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, has reduced their relegation risk significantly from 20.2% to 12.2%, while their chance for Sulamericana qualification has risen to 40.7%.

As the season progresses, the focus will be on whether Bragantino and Athletico-PR can maintain their momentum in the Libertadores race, while teams like Corinthians and Cruzeiro aim to capitalize on their upward trends. The next rounds will be critical for teams lingering near the relegation zone as they strive to secure their positions in the league.

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