How a Flamengo thrashing could lift Vasco out of the bottom four | OneFootball

Flamengo could shape Vasco’s immediate fate in the Brasileirão on Wednesday, with a three-goal victory over Mirassol enough to move their Rio rivals out of the relegation zone without kicking a ball.

According to Coluna Do Fla, if Mirassol lose by three or more at the Maracanã in a rescheduled round four fixture, Vasco would climb to safety. Kick-off is at 19:30, Brasília time, on Wednesday 2 September.

Mirassol and Vasco are level on 25 points. Mirassol sit 16th, the last team above the drop, while Vasco are 17th. With points tied, goal difference becomes the decisive tiebreak.

The outcome in Rio therefore carries direct consequences for three clubs, Flamengo, Mirassol and Vasco, even though Vasco do not play again until round 26.

It is an awkward twist for Vasco, who find themselves reliant on their historic rivals. Many among the Cruzmaltino fanbase face the paradox of cheering for a heavy Flamengo win.

Flamengo focus on their own three points and the title race, yet their margin of victory could simultaneously alter the bottom four. A sizeable home win would tip the goal difference balance and, for now, change the look of the table.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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