Flamengo could go second in the Brasileirão today, even with a game in hand | OneFootball

If They Beat Corinthians, Flamengo Will Reach 16 Points in 7 Matches

After stumbling in the first rounds, Flamengo has returned to winning ways in the Brasileirão. Now, to get closer to the fight for the top spot, Fla needs to beat Corinthians this Sunday (22). In the midst of all this, the Rubro-Negro has a chance to take over second place.

Currently, Flamengo has 13 points in the competition and sits in 5th place. However, São Paulo, currently in second, has already played this round and has 16 points. Fluminense, with the same number of points, is in third and also played on Saturday (21). Therefore, if Fla wins, they will reach the same number of points but surpass both teams due to a better goal difference.

Is Beating Corinthians Enough to Take Second Place?

No. To reach second place this round, Flamengo needs to beat Corinthians and hope for Bahia to slip up. That's because the team from Bahia has 14 points and also plays this Sunday (22), against Remo. So, if they win, they'll go up to 17 points and cannot be overtaken by Fla at this moment.

How Many Matches Has Flamengo Played in the Brasileirão?

Before facing Corinthians, Fla has played only six matches in the Brasileirão. Bahia has the same number of matches. Meanwhile, Palmeiras, the leader with 19 points, has already played 8 matches. Fluminense and São Paulo, who are also above Fla, have played eight times as well.

What Time Is the Flamengo vs Corinthians Match?

Corinthians vs Flamengo will kick off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (22). The match will take place at Neo Quimica Arena, where Fla won 2-1 in the Brasileirão 2025, a crucial result for the championship title. Now, the Most Beloved hopes to repeat the feat to solidify their fight for the lead.

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