São Paulo to play key role in Brasileirão relegation battle | OneFootball

With the Brazilian Championship coming to an end, the fight against relegation is getting more intense. Although not at risk of dropping to Serie B, São Paulo will play an important role in the last two rounds of the competition to determine the fate of the teams fighting against the Z4.

This is because Tricolor will face Internacional and Vitória, who are, respectively, in 17th and 15th places in the Brasileirão. Therefore, the results of São Paulo's last two games of the season will have a direct influence on determining which teams will compete in the second division in 2026.

With Sport and Juventude already relegated, only two spots remain open in the relegation zone. At the moment, Fortaleza, with 40 points, and Internacional, with 41, complete the Z4. Santos, Vitória, and Ceará are the other teams directly fighting against relegation.

Atlético-MG, Red Bull Bragantino, Vasco, Grêmio, and Corinthians are not yet free from the risk of relegation. However, according to the mathematics department of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), the teams have less than 0% chance of risk after the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

What is São Paulo fighting for?

São Paulo is still aiming for the eighth position for a possible opening of the G8 in the competition. If Fluminense or Cruzeiro win the Copa do Brasil, the team that occupies the eighth place will compete in the Pre-Libertadores. This is the only scenario in which Tricolor secures qualification for the continental tournament.

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