In an eventful weekend of Brasileirão action, Santos#8 · 38 pts fans can breathe a sigh of relief as their team has now mathematically avoided relegation. With a critical 2-1 victory over Remo#19 · 23 pts, Santos#8 · 38 pts saw their relegation probability drop to a mere 0.6%. Their hopes for a spot in the coveted Libertadores have also been bolstered, with their qualification chances rising to 13.7%.
São Paulo#11 · 36 pts celebrated a hard-fought 1-0 win over Internacional#18 · 28 pts, which significantly improved their standing in multiple races. Their risk of relegation has receded to 2.1%, and they have now entered the Libertadores Qualification race with an improved probability of 8.0%. This upward trajectory is a welcome development for São Paulo#11 · 36 pts, who also saw their chances of securing a spot in the Sulamericana rise to 63.9%.
Meanwhile, Internacional#18 · 28 pts's struggles continue as they face a daunting 66.5% chance of relegation following their loss. Their hopes of a Sulamericana berth have diminished significantly, now standing at just 4.2%. In contrast, Mirassol#15 · 32 pts's 2-0 victory over Botafogo#12 · 35 pts has slashed their relegation probability to 26.6% and slightly improved their Sulamericana prospects to 20.7%.
Vasco#16 · 31 pts's emphatic 5-0 win against Coritiba#9 · 38 pts was another highlight of the round, reducing their relegation probability to a much more comfortable 22.5%. This victory has also increased their chances of achieving a Sulamericana spot, now at 25.4%. With only ten rounds remaining in the season, all eyes will be on these teams as they battle for critical positions and avoid the drop.