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Brasileirão 2026·2026-09-20·Round 28

Flamengo Strengthens Title Bid as Grêmio Faces Relegation Woes

By Lorena Laís Mota · · Round-up

Flamengo Strengthens Title Bid as Grêmio Faces Relegation Woes

Flamengo's narrow 2-1 victory over Bragantino has further solidified their position at the top of the Brasileirão standings. With 60 points, Flamengo now enjoys a three-point lead over second-placed Palmeiras. This win has significantly boosted their championship probability to a commanding 71.1%, a notable increase of 13% from the previous round. As Flamengo edges closer to securing the title, Palmeiras's chances have taken a hit, dropping to 27% after a goalless draw against Grêmio.

This weekend's matches also saw changes in the Libertadores qualification race. Fluminense's impressive 3-1 win over Corinthians has elevated their Libertadores qualification probability to 55.5%, a rise of almost 12%, while Athletico-PR's 2-1 victory against Bahia has pushed their chances up to 69.5%. In contrast, Bahia's hopes of qualifying have diminished, with their probability dropping by 21.5% to 32.0%.

Grêmio finds themselves in a precarious position following their draw with Palmeiras. Their chances of relegation have increased to 52.1%, up by 15.8% over the last three rounds. Meanwhile, Internacional has entered the race for a Copa Sulamericana spot, with a slight increase in their probability to 5.2%.

As we look ahead to the next rounds, the battle for survival and continental qualification intensifies. Flamengo will aim to maintain their momentum, while Grêmio faces a crucial fight to avoid relegation. Keep an eye on Atlético-MG and Santos, who are both poised to make moves in the standings.

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