Upcoming Matches for the 13th Round of the Brasileirão
Introduction
Two matches are scheduled for Sunday, the 26th, as part of the 13th round of the Brasileirão league. Fluminense will face Chapecoense, while Atlético Mineiro will play against Flamengo.
Main Body
Fluminense and Chapecoense will meet at the Maracanã at 20:30 Brasília time, with Savio Pereira Sampaio acting as the referee. Fluminense is currently in third place with 23 points after beating Santos, although critics pointed out that their recent performance in the Copa do Brasil was disappointing. The team welcomes back Bernal and Savarino, but Martinelli, Lucho Acosta, and Nonato are still unavailable. This game takes place just before their next match against Bolívar in La Paz. In contrast, Chapecoense is struggling in 20th place with only eight points. Under manager Fábio Matias, the team has lost three games in a row. Furthermore, the squad is dealing with several injuries; Italo and Bruno Pacheco are out with thigh injuries, while Bolasie, Giovanni Augusto, and Bruno Matias are still recovering. Meanwhile, Atlético Mineiro will host Flamengo at the Arena MRV at 20:30 Brasília time, refereed by Rafael Klein. Atlético Mineiro has 14 points and has lost two consecutive league games. As a result, the club recently held a meeting between players, staff, and investors to address the situation, as fans have expressed their dissatisfaction. The team will miss the suspended Renan Lodi and the absent Hulk, meaning Kauã Pascini will join the squad. Flamengo is currently in second place with 23 points and one game less than others, continuing a strong streak of six straight wins. The team will be led by Jorginho, although Leonardo Jardim confirmed that Carrascal and Pulgar are unavailable due to suspension and injury. Additionally, Paquetá remains out due to thigh swelling.
Conclusion
The current standings show a clear difference in form between the teams. While Fluminense and Flamengo are leading at the top of the table, Chapecoense and Atlético Mineiro are fighting to improve their positions.