What results put Flamengo top of the Brasileirão? See what needs to happen | OneFootball

Flamengo Faces Sport and Fights to Reclaim Top Spot in the Brasileirão

Flamengo has been inconsistent in the recent rounds of the Brasileirão, and Palmeiras took advantage to take the lead. However, the São Paulo team's advantage over the Rubro-Negro is just one point. Therefore, the situation could change this weekend when both teams compete in the 31st round.

What Results Put Flamengo in the Lead?

In short, to reclaim the lead, Flamengo's calculation is simple: they need to beat Sport and hope for Palmeiras to draw or lose to Juventude.

When Do Flamengo and Palmeiras Play This Round?

Flamengo faces Sport at 9 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (01), at Maracanã. Only a victory can put Fla back in the top position. This is because Palmeiras has the advantage in the first tiebreaker criterion.

Therefore, if Fla only earns one point in today's game, they will be tied in points (62 for each team), but Palmeiras will remain ahead regardless of what they do on the field.

Competition table provided by Superscore

While Flamengo hosts Sport this Saturday (01), the São Paulo team will take the field only on Sunday (02), facing Juventude away. Thus, the team will play already knowing the result of the Mais Querido.

Is Flamengo Worried About Palmeiras?

Despite knowing the need for their rival to slip up to become champions, Flamengo internally promotes the mindset of focusing only on their own games. After all, the management and technical staff believe that, with 10 games remaining until the end of the championship, this is not the time to worry about the rival.

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