Palmeiras face Vasco with Cruzeiro v Flamengo result to shape title pressure | OneFootball

Palmeiras face Vasco on Sunday at 16:00 Brasília time, and, as reported by Nosso Palestra, will do so knowing the Cruzeiro v Flamengo result at Mineirão, a factor that could shape the Brasileiro title race.

Abel Ferreira’s side lead on 48 points, the advantage cut to three after round 23. Flamengo are on 45 and have a game in hand.

Palmeiras played before their main rivals in the last two rounds and failed to pull away, drawing 0-0 with Internacional then losing 3-2 to Fluminense. Flamengo beat Mirassol 5-1 to close the gap.

With Cruzeiro v Flamengo finishing before kick-off, Palmeiras will know precisely what defeat or victory would mean. A Flamengo win would heighten the need for a response, while a slip would ease pressure and offer a chance to rebuild lost ground.

Qualification for the Libertadores quarter-finals has provided some relief after an underwhelming spell. Palmeiras beat Cerro Porteño 1-0 in Paraguay, Gustavo Gómez scoring.

Even so, they still control top spot by their own results, though an eight-point cushion over Flamengo has shrunk to three. With Flamengo holding a game in hand, the meeting with Vasco offers a chance to halt the league slide and return to winning ways.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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