After Palmeiras lost to Mirasol this Sunday (10/11), Flamengo, who defeated Santos, is closing in on Verdane with a chance to win the Brasileirão title. According to data provided by the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Albiverde currently has a 54.6% chance of lifting the trophy, while Rubro-Negro has a 43.7% chance.
Furthermore, there is a possibility that coach Filipe Luis’ team will take the lead in the next round. Both teams are currently level on points, but the São Paulo club is in the lead based on wins (21-20), which is the first criterion for the tiebreaker.
Scenario in which Flamengo takes the lead
- Flamengo wins and Palmeiras loses or draws.
- Flamengo drew and Palmeiras lost.
Both teams will play in the next match of Brasileiron, which was canceled due to data FIFA. The Rio team will play away against Sport on November 15th at 6:30pm. Palmeiras will face Santos at Vila Belmiro on the same day at 9pm.
The games between Sport and Flamengo and Santos and Palmeiras have been postponed to Rounds 12 and 13 respectively.
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