Favoritismos #24: high-stakes clashes shape Z-4 and title race in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Direct duels and meetings between opposites crank up the tension in the Brasileirão, with the weekend round piling pressure on clubs still scrambling to secure Série A status for 2027.

According to Globo.com, there are four match-ups pitting teams in contrasting form. Fourth-placed Fluminense host 18th Remo. Inter, one point clear of the Z-4, welcome Atlético-MG, who could move closer to the G-4 with a win, as could Bragantino against Grêmio, who sit two points above the drop zone.

The starkest gap brings leaders Palmeiras up against second-bottom Vasco. The direct head-to-head between Santos and Mirassol will shape the make-up of the Z-4 this round.

At the other end, fifth-placed Cruzeiro host second-placed Flamengo. It is not a straight shootout, but the match is key for the Rubro-Negro in their push for top spot.

From Tuesday, the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals begin, prompting rotation calls for Atlético-MG, Cruzeiro, Grêmio, Inter, Palmeiras, Santos, Vasco and Vitória, who face off in those pairs, in alphabetical order.

In partnership with economist Bruno Imaizumi, Favoritismos offers analysis for each of the 10 Série A fixtures in this round.

Source: Globo.com

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