Flamengo hold edge over Palmeiras in Brasileirão round 18, here's why | OneFootball

What advantage does Flamengo have over Palmeiras in the next Brasileirão round?

Flamengo face Coritiba this Saturday (30) at the Maracanã in the 18th round of the Brasileirão. Palmeiras, however, only take the field on Sunday (31). Therefore, the Rubro-Negro side can put pressure on the São Paulo team if they beat the Paraná club.

Since they play on Sunday (31), Palmeiras will already know the result of Flamengo's match against Coritiba. In other words, the Rubro-Negro side can cut the gap to the top of the Brasileirão and force the São Paulo club to beat Chapecoense to restore a seven-point lead.

How do Flamengo and Palmeiras stand in the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo are second in the Brazilian Championship table with 31 points. Palmeiras, meanwhile, have 38, having won the head-to-head clash at the Maracanã last Saturday (23).

However, it is worth noting that Flamengo have a game in hand compared to Palmeiras. Therefore, if they win the postponed match, the Rubro-Negro side can close the gap even further to the São Paulo club in the Brasileirão.

What time is Flamengo vs Coritiba?

The match between Flamengo and Coritiba is scheduled for 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (30) at the Maracanã, in the 18th round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, Premiere, on pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash throughout Brazil.

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