It backfired: GE experts tipped Palmeiras to leapfrog Fla after Bahia | OneFootball

Globo Group commentators believed in Palmeiras' victory and Flamengo's defeat

JINXED! The 'GE's Guess-o-meter', from Globo Group, once again brought bad luck. This Sunday (28), Palmeiras lost to Bahia by 1 to 0, at Arena Fonte Nova, after specialists from the country's main channel pointed out a broad favoritism of Abel Ferreira's team.

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There were seven guesses for Palmeiras' victory, one for a draw, and no one believed in Bahia. In favor of the Paulistas, voted: Alex Escobar, André Loffredo, Felipe Diniz, Fred Bruno, 'Master Cat', Jéssica Cescon, and Joanna de Assis. Tiago Medeiros went for the draw.

HOW WAS THE GAME BETWEEN BAHIA AND PALMEIRAS?

Bahia and Palmeiras played a balanced game, with the teams alternating the domination of the duel. When the confrontation was heading for a draw, Ademir received a launch from goalkeeper Ronaldo, 'twisted' the side Jefté and released the bomb, at 30 minutes of the second half, to guarantee the triumph.

AND WHAT WERE THE GUESSES FOR FLAMENGO'S GAME?

On the other hand, regarding Flamengo, there was a division of opinions, with three betting on Corinthians, another three on a draw, and two on Mengão. Escobar, Fred, and Joanna believed in the Paulistas, 'Master Cat' and Tiago Medeiros risked on the Most Beloved, with Loffredo, Diniz, and Cescon going for the draw.

DOES FLAMENGO CONTINUE TO LEAD THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With Palmeiras' defeat, combined with Cruzeiro's negative result to Vasco on Saturday (27), Flamengo continues to lead the Brasileirão, regardless of the score against Corinthians, this Sunday (28). But, of course, the Rubro-Negro will try to extend the advantage.

Therefore, with 51 points, Flamengo has the chance to pull away from Cruzeiro (50) and Palmeiras (49) starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (28). Thus, the ball rolls against Corinthians at Neo Química Arena, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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