Flamengo could close gap to one point with Mirassol win | OneFootball

Flamengo face Mirassol in the Brasileirão on Wednesday and, according to Coluna Do Fla, victory in their postponed round four fixture would take them to 51 points, one behind leaders Palmeiras.

Palmeiras have 52 points. Flamengo sit on 48 with a game in hand, so three points would tighten the title race.

Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Mirassol at the Maião, a result that sparked concern among their fans. Palmeiras‑supporting journalist Felippe Facincani said the club must avoid further silly slip‑ups and hope Flamengo do not move ahead before the head‑to‑head. If that happens, he argued, the race would be as good as over because Flamengo would not gift Palmeiras the title.

Flamengo beat rivals Botafogo 3-0 in the last round, impressing in the first half and adding momentum to their chase.

Journalist Pedro Paulo Catonho said Palmeiras fans’ anxiety is understandable, recalling last season’s pattern of early leadership, a dip in form and a Flamengo surge, which he believes is repeating. He added that on Wednesday many Palmeiras supporters may focus more on Flamengo v Mirassol than their own Copa do Brasil tie at Santos, given a 3-0 first‑leg lead that could make the Vila Belmiro return feel like a friendly.

Kick-off is 19:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã, with pay‑per‑view channel Premiere broadcasting the match.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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