Prediction markets: America at 18% to win the Liga MX Clausura (Kalshi); Flamengo at 65.5% to win the Brazil Série A (Polymarket), as of October 12, 11:07 p.m. ET. Prices are bets, not polls.
Flamengo proved title mettle. A 1-0 win over Rio rivals Fluminense on 11 October kept them top of Brazil’s Série A on 64 points, just one ahead of Palmeiras after round 30.
Palmeiras stayed in hot pursuit. The São Paulo side crushed Corinthians 4-1 on 11 October, leaving the league’s two-horse race razor tight with eight rounds to play.
Next up. Palmeiras travel to Athletico-PR on 17 October and Flamengo visit Bahia on 18 October.
Today’s headlines October 13, 2026
| Event | Status | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Flamengo vs Fluminense | Result | Carrascal’s second-half strike sealed a 1-0 derby win and kept Flamengo top of Brazil’s Série A. |
| Palmeiras vs Corinthians | Result | Palmeiras stayed one point behind Flamengo after a 4-1 thrashing of Corinthians on 11 October. |
| Série A Round 31 | Preview | Bahia host leaders Flamengo on 18 October in a round that could reshape Brazil’s title race. |
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Flamengo edge Fluminense to stay top of Brazil
Result
Flamengo’s Jorge Carrascal scored the only goal of the Rio derby on 11 October, beating Fluminense 1-0 at the Maracanã. The second-half finish lifted Flamengo to 64 points from 30 matches.
Palmeiras won 4-1 at home to Corinthians the same day, keeping them just one point back with 63. Fluminense are fourth, 13 points off the pace.
The result leaves Flamengo’s title destiny in their own hands. Bahia visit the leaders on 18 October, while Palmeiras travel to Athletico-PR a day earlier.
In short — A single Carrascal goal keeps Flamengo one point clear of Palmeiras at the summit of Brazil’s Série A.
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Palmeiras crush Corinthians to keep pressure on leaders
Result
Palmeiras dismantled Corinthians 4-1 in São Paulo on 11 October. The result keeps the São Paulo side within touching distance of Flamengo in Brazil’s Série A.
Palmeiras are on 63 points, one behind Flamengo, after 30 rounds.
They now face a demanding trip to Athletico-PR on 17 October. Any slip-up could be costly in a title race separated by a single point.
In short — Palmeiras stayed one point behind Flamengo after a 4-1 derby dismantling of Corinthians.
What Prediction Markets Say
Implied chances from traders’ prices, as of October 12, 11:07 p.m. ET.
Liga MX Clausura Champion
America 18% · Guadalajara 18% · Cruz Azul 10%
Kalshi (regulated in the US by the CFTC) · 535,339 contracts traded
Brazil Série A: Winner
Flamengo 65.5% · Palmeiras 32.5% · Fluminense 0.2%
Polymarket · US$48,913 traded
Copa Libertadores: Winner
Flamengo 43.5% · Palmeiras 27%
Polymarket · US$33,419 traded
Colombia Primera A: Teams relegated (2026)
Jaguares 62.5% · Cúcuta Deportivo 19% · Independiente Medellín 3.1%
Polymarket · US$20,602 traded
Peru Liga 1: Teams relegated (2026)
UTC Cajamarca 88% · Deportivo Moquegua 58% · FC Cajamarca 45%
Polymarket · US$15,798 traded
Bolivia LFPB: Teams relegated (2026)
GV San José 64% · Real Tomayapo 32% · Bulo Bulo 18%
Polymarket · US$11,572 traded
Why we show this: prediction markets turn real-money bets into a live probability that moves within minutes of the news, which is why investors, campaigns and newsrooms in the United States now follow them closely. We show them next to polls and official results, never instead of them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
How tight is Brazil’s Série A title race after round 30?
Extremely tight. Flamengo top the table with 64 points, only one ahead of Palmeiras on 63.
Fluminense are fourth on 51, so it is effectively a two-horse race with eight rounds remaining.
When next do Flamengo and Palmeiras play?
Palmeiras are away to Athletico-PR on 17 October. Flamengo visit Bahia on 18 October.
Those matches could swap the lead if either side stumbles.
Who else is chasing in the Série A table?
Athletico-PR are third on 53 points.
Fluminense are fourth on 51 points, 13 behind the leaders.
In short — Fans are asking how Flamengo’s one-point lead shapes the Série A run-in and when the top two play next.
Sources: Flamengo official club report, ESPN Brazil Fluminense results, ESPN Brazil Flamengo results, Maringá Post, Série A table 12 October
Updated: 2026-10-12T23:17:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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