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Flamengo has 55 points in the Brasileirão table, while Palmeiras leads with 58

After the FIFA break, Flamengo faces Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The derby takes place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Wednesday (15) at Nilton Santos Stadium, and could leave the Rubro-Negro with the same points as leaders Palmeiras.

However, even if Flamengo wins and Palmeiras slips up on the same night, against RB Bragantino at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque, the lead will not change hands.

That’s because, with 55 points, the red-and-black team would reach the same 58 as their São Paulo rivals. However, Mengão would remain behind in number of wins, the first tiebreaker in the Brasileirão.

HOW IS THE TABLE?

Palmeiras leads the Brasileirão with 58 points, after beating Juventude 4–1 in a rescheduled match last Saturday (11). Thus, the São Paulo team has 18 wins, four draws, and five losses so far.

Flamengo, meanwhile, sits second with 55 points, earned with 16 wins, seven draws, and three losses. They lost the lead in the 27th round after a 1–0 defeat to Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova.

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WHO HAS THE EDGE DOWN THE STRETCH?

Twelve rounds remain in the Brasileirão, including a rescheduled match between the two title contenders, Flamengo and Palmeiras. The direct battle between the teams remains fierce. The gap is small, and any slip-up could decide the title.

The head-to-head between the two teams takes place next Sunday (18) at the Maracanã. The clash promises to heat up the race for the top even more.

Full coverage of Botafogo vs. Flamengo is on Coluna do Fla, with content on YouTube, the website, and social media. The live broadcast of the match will be on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.