Botafogo need Flamengo’s help to win this Brasileirão round | OneFootball

Who will Botafogo play against today?

Six games will take place in the 18th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (03). Among them is Botafogo x Cruzeiro. The duel starts at 4 pm (Brasília time), and the Rio team needs to 'help' Flamengo to have a chance to enter the G-4.

The curious situation is simple to explain. Currently, Cruzeiro, Botafogo's opponent, is the only team that can take the lead from Flamengo in the round. The Minas Gerais team has 34 points, against 36 of the Rubro-Negro. Therefore, a positive result for Botafogo will inevitably collaborate with Flamengo's leadership.

It is worth noting that if Botafogo wins or draws, they will already guarantee that Flamengo will remain in first place. In addition, it is essential to emphasize that a victory is crucial for the white and black team. This is because the team is three points away from the G-4, and only a win can put them in fourth place.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Leader of the Brasileirão, Flamengo faces Ceará. Obviously, the Rubro-Negro does not depend on opponents' stumbles to stay at the top of the table.

Playing away from home, Flamengo only needs to draw to secure the lead. However, it is a fact that the team will be looking for another victory to increase the advantage.

Differently from Botafogo x Cruzeiro, the game between Ceará and Flamengo will kick off at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Castelão.

What is the best combination of results for Flamengo?

To guarantee the greatest possible advantage in the lead, the ideal scenario would be:

If this combination happens, Flamengo will have a five-point advantage over the Minas Gerais team, still with one game less.

It is essential to note, however, that Palmeiras is still running in the dispute. Therefore, if Cruzeiro loses, the alviverde team has the chance to take the vice-leadership. This is because the team has 32 points and faces Vitória, thus being able to reach 35 points at the end of the round.

For Vitória x Palmeiras, at the Barradão, the ball rolls at 7:30 pm (Brasília time).

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