This weekend we will have the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, big classics and decisive games will have their consequences. Who will get closer to the leader Botafogo, who will win the classic between Palmeiras and Corinthians and who will move away or enter the relegation zone.
GOIAS X INTERNATIONAL.
This Saturday (02), at 4 pm, Goiás receives Internacional in a game worth “six points”.
Goiás, led by Armando Evangelista, are currently 15th in the league table, just three points above the relegation zone. The Esmeraldinos have been inconsistent throughout the season, alternating between good wins and frustrating defeats. With the pressure mounting with each round, they are determined to secure three vital points at home to stave off the danger of relegation.
Internacional, in turn, is facing a critical moment in the season. They are in 14th place, just above Goiás, and a victory in this direct confrontation could take them away from the relegation zone, having gone 7 games without a win in the Brasileirão. Under the command of coach Eduardo Coudet, Colorado is looking for a turnaround in the final stretch of the season.
ATHLETICO-PR x ATHLETICO-MG.
This Saturday (02), at 4 pm, Athletico-PR receives Atlético–MG, the teams are separated by just three points and are fighting at the top of the table.
Athletico-PR, under interim coach Wesley Carvalho, is currently in 7th place in the league table, just a few points behind the G-4, which guarantees direct access to the Libertadores. The team from Paraná is confident in its ability to compete with the best.
Atlético-MG, led by coach Felipão, is also in the running for a place in the Libertadores and is currently in 9th place in the table. The team from Minas Gerais has a talented team, with highlights including forwards Hulk and Paulinho, who are capable of deciding matches in the blink of an eye.
BOTAFOGO X FLAMENGO.
This Saturday (02), at 4 pm, Botafogo will host Flamengo to try to increase its lead and take out a direct rival in the fight for the title.
Botafogo, under coach Bruno Lage, have been unbeatable at home this season. With 51 points and leading the league table, the black and whites have shown incredible performances so far. They have a solid defense and an effective attack, led by top scorers Tiquinho Soares and Diego Costa, who have been instrumental in the team's successful campaign.
Botafogo fans will be excited to support their team at home, where they have not yet known defeat. The goal is to maintain this unbeaten run and extend their lead at the top of the championship.
On the other hand, Flamengo, led by coach Jorge Sampaoli, is in fourth place, but is 15 points behind leader Botafogo. Although the difference is considerable, the Rio de Janeiro team has a talented team and is always looking to recover and challenge the leaders.
Flamengo are aware that this clash is a golden opportunity to show that they are still in the running for the title despite their disadvantage in the standings. They need an exceptional performance to overcome Botafogo on their home turf.
GREMIO X CUIABA.
This Sunday (03), at 11 am, Grêmio will host Cuiabá to try to get closer to second-placed Palmeiras.
Grêmio, coached by Renato Portaluppi, is known for being an extremely strong team at home. With 36 points and currently in third place, the team is in the running for the title. They have internationally renowned center forward Luis Suárez on their roster, who is a true goal machine. The solid defense and creative midfield are also strong points of the team.
Cuiabá, under coach António Oliveira, are in tenth place in the table with 28 points. They have been one of the surprise packages of the season and will be determined to maintain their mid-table position. Striker Deyverson has been the main attacking reference, and his ability to score goals at crucial moments has been crucial for Cuiabá.
CORINTHIANS X PALMEIRAS.
This Sunday (03), at 4 pm, Corinthians hosts Palmeiras to try to escape the relegation zone.
Corinthians, led by coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, are in 13th place, but just four points above the relegation zone. The team has struggled this season and is looking to move away from the bottom of the table. Corinthians fans are eager to see their team on the pitch, hoping that they can get back to winning ways.
With experienced and talented players, such as Renato Augusto and Cássio, Corinthians will look to take advantage of the home advantage to surprise Palmeiras and win three important points.
Palmeiras, under coach Abel Ferreira, are in second place but are 11 points behind leaders Botafogo. The team has been competitive throughout the season and still has title aspirations despite the points difference. Palmeiras are known for their attacking play and have a star-studded squad.
Palmeiras fans are hopeful that their team can challenge Botafogo for the title, and a win against Corinthians is crucial to keeping that hope alive.
FLUMINENSE X FORTALEZA.
This Sunday (03), at 4 pm, Fluminense receives Fortaleza to try to enter the G-4.
Fluminense, under coach Fernando Diniz, are in fifth place, just one point behind fourth place in the league table. The team has been enjoying an excellent campaign and is also in the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores, which is a remarkable achievement. They have a phenomenal striker, German Cano, leading the attack, and his goal-scoring ability has been key.
Fluminense fans are excited about the possibility of a place in the Libertadores and hope that the team continues to accumulate points in the Brazilian Championship.
Fortaleza, led by coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda, is in eighth place in the table and is also in the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana, demonstrating a great performance in continental competitions. They have been a competitive team throughout the season.
Fortaleza is looking for a position at the top of the Brasileirão table and could pose a threat to the teams ahead of it.
BAHIA X VASCO DA GAMA.
This Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, Bahia receives Vasco da Gama in a direct confrontation against relegation.
Bahia, under the command of coach Renato Paiva, is in sixteenth place, tied on points with seventeenth-placed Santos. The team has had its ups and downs throughout the season and urgently needs a victory to move away from the relegation zone.
Vasco, coached by Ramón Díaz, is in eighteenth place and faces an even more difficult situation in the fight against relegation. With only 16 points, each game becomes an important battle. The team is looking for a solid and effective performance to earn three vital points and improve its classification.
CRUZEIRO X BRAGANTINO.
This Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, Cruzeiro hosts Bragantino to try to increase its advantage to escape the risk of relegation.
Cruzeiro is in twelfth place with 25 points. The team has been doing reasonably well and has the opportunity to move further away from the bottom of the table with a win.
Bragantino, coached by Pedro Caixinha, is in sixth place in the table with 35 points, just one point behind fourth place. The team has shown consistent football throughout the season and is in the fight for a place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores.
AMERICA-MG X SANTOS.
This Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm, América-MG will host Santos and seek a miracle to avoid relegation.
América-MG, under the command of coach Fabián Bustos, is facing a difficult season, occupying the last place in the table with only 13 points. The team has struggled to achieve positive results and is in a critical situation in the fight against relegation. The game against Santos is a crucial opportunity to start a turnaround and seek a way out of this complicated situation.
Santos, coached by Diego Aguirre, are not in a much better position, occupying 17th place with 21 points, behind Bahia on tiebreaker criteria. They are also involved in the relegation battle and urgently need a win to distance themselves from the danger zone.
Santos fans are aware of the importance of this game and hope that their team can show determination and quality to win the three points and move away from the bottom of the table.
SAO PAULO X CORITIBA.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced on Friday (01) the postponement of the match between São Paulo and Coritiba, for the Brazilian Championship, until September 27. The change was made after a request from the Public Ministry of São Paulo. Due to the risk to fans, the match was postponed, on the same day there would be the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras.
