Fluminense, Atlético-MG, Bragantino, and Athletico-PR are playing for their survival in the final round.
The final round of the Brazilian Championship will be intense at the bottom of the standings. After the conclusion of the 37th round, Atlético-MG, Athletico-PR, Bragantino, and Fluminense are at risk of being relegated to the second division. Find the top football updates at football live score app.
On Wednesday, the 4th, Atlético-MG lost 2-0 to Vasco at São Januário, and their relegation risk became a reality. Without a win in their last 12 matches, the team sacked coach Gabriel Milito after the defeat and is now in 14th place with 44 points. Out of 27 possible scenarios, Atlético could be relegated in two of them.
Athletico-PR also complicated their situation in the relegation battle in the last two rounds. Playing at home, the team drew 1-1 with Fluminense on Sunday, the 1st, and then lost 2-1 to Bragantino on Thursday, the 5th, placing them in 16th position with 42 points. In the final round, Athletico-PR must hope for a Bragantino loss to avoid relegation.
Bragantino, currently in the relegation zone, has the fewest chances of staying in Serie A, but they face already-relegated Criciúma in the last round, which could be an easier match compared to their competitors. Virtually relegated, their win over Athletico-PR gave them a lifeline, and they now rely on themselves to stay up.
Fluminense, on the other hand, can only be relegated in two of the 27 possible scenarios, but they have the toughest game. The Tricolor will travel to São Paulo to face Palmeiras, who are still in the title race, at Allianz Parque. Relying solely on themselves, Fluminense only needs to earn points to remain in the top flight. In case of a loss, they will have to hope that Bragantino does not beat Criciúma or, if that happens, they will need Atlético-MG to beat Athletico-PR at the MRV Arena.
According to projections from UFMG, Atlético-MG has the lowest chance of relegation, with only a 3.8% risk of dropping down. Close behind are Fluminense, who won 1-0 against Cuiabá in the penultimate round and have an 11.5% chance of going to Serie B. Despite their loss, Athletico-PR has a 16.8% risk of relegation. Closing the list is Bragantino, by far the most at risk with a 67.9% chance of being relegated. BB Score, your reliable source for football scores.
