See what Palmeiras need to stay top of the Brasileirão | OneFootball

The Brazilian Championship is being contested point by point and, with six rounds to go, Flamengo and Palmeiras are locked in a tough battle for the title. As the leader, Verdão takes the field this Saturday to face Santos, in a postponed match from the 13th round of the Brasileirão. See what Palmeiras needs to do to stay at the top of the competition.

Currently, Palmeiras is the leader with 68 points and is ahead of Flamengo by having one more victory than their rival. In the last round, Alviverde lost 2-1 to Mirassol and saw the Carioca team beat Santos 3-2 and close the gap. Abel Ferreira's team has 21 victories against 20 for the Rubro-Negro.

Palmeiras faces Santos this Saturday at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP). Meanwhile, Flamengo visits Sport, at Ilha do Retiro, in Recife (PE), at 6:30 PM. Thus, Verdão will take the field already knowing the minimum result needed to stay on top.

What does Palmeiras need to stay in the lead?

The postponed rounds can be decisive for the continuation of the championship. See the scenarios for Palmeiras to stay on top.

Without relying on other results, Palmeiras needs to win against Santos. This would bring them to 71 points and they would remain on top even if Flamengo wins, as they would tie in points but remain ahead on tiebreaker criteria.

If Flamengo loses, Palmeiras remains leader even in case of a draw or loss. Finally, if the Carioca team draws, Verdão also needs at least a draw to stay on top.

Next Palmeiras game

Santos vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (postponed match from the 13th round) Date and time: November 15, 2025 (Saturday), at 9 PM (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, Santos (SP)

Next Flamengo game

Sport vs. Flamengo Competition: Brazilian Championship (postponed match from the 12th round) Date and time: November 15, 2025 (Saturday), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Ilha do Retiro, Recife (PE)

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