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Brasileirão 2026·2026-05-31·Round 18

Palmeiras Extends Lead While Relegation Battles Intensify

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Palmeiras Extends Lead While Relegation Battles Intensify

Palmeiras' championship probability surged significantly from 53.0% to 62.8% following their narrow 1-0 victory over Chapecoense. This win cements their position at the top of the standings with 41 points, maintaining a seven-point lead over Flamengo. However, despite their commanding position, Palmeiras' probability of qualifying for the Libertadores saw a minor decline from 5.4% to 3.2%.

Bragantino's 3-1 win over Internacional resulted in a notable increase in their Libertadores qualification probability, jumping from 24.7% to 34.6%. This victory boosts them into fifth place, just one point shy of the top four. Meanwhile, Internacional's chances of avoiding relegation took a hit, with their probability increasing from 20.6% to 27.3%.

In the fight for survival, Remo's relegation probability dropped from 61.0% to 49.3% after their crucial 1-0 victory over São Paulo. Conversely, Vasco's probability of relegation rose from 26.5% to 34.2% following their 0-1 defeat to Atlético-MG. This result also helped Atlético-MG climb from 13th to 10th place, decreasing their relegation probability from 19.4% to 11.6%.

As the season reaches its midpoint, the battle at both ends of the table intensifies. Palmeiras aims to maintain their lead, while teams like Remo and Vasco strive to secure their top-flight status. The upcoming rounds promise to be pivotal in shaping the championship and relegation outcomes.

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