Flamengo leads Brazilian Championship but Palmeiras's favorable schedule tightens title race

Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship by three points but faces a tougher remaining schedule than second-place Palmeiras. Palmeiras has a more favorable path with fewer matches against top-six teams and more against relegation-threatened clubs, despite playing one more game. The "Bola de Cristal" projection gives Flamengo a slight edge in title chances, but Palmeiras's schedule could make the race tighter.