{"id":37274,"date":"2024-10-28T15:32:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T21:32:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=37274"},"modified":"2024-10-28T15:32:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T21:32:44","slug":"brasileirao-matchday-31-roundup-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/brasileirao\/brasileirao-matchday-31-roundup-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Brasileir\u00e3o Matchday 31 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An important weekend in the Brasileir\u00e3o for matchday 31 saw Botafogo emerge as the big winner, extending its lead at the top after the two closest challengers, Palmeiras and Fortaleza, drew.

The Fog\u00e3o defeated Red Bull away, potentially pushing Bragantino into the relegation zone if Corinthians beats Cuiab\u00e1, while Juventude also entered the red zone after their loss to Flamengo.

Meanwhile, Athletico Paranaense managed to climb out of the relegation zone following a decisive 3-0 victory over Cruzeiro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matchday 31 Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gr\u00eamio 3-1 Atl\u00e9tico-GO<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Vit\u00f3ria 2-1 Fluminense<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Palmeiras 2-2 Fortaleza<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Flamengo 4-2 Juventude<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Athletico 3-0 Cruzeiro<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
RB Bragantino 0-1 Botafogo<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Atl\u00e9tico-MG 1-3 Internacional<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Crici\u00fama 1-1 S\u00e3o Paulo<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Cuiab\u00e1 vs. Corinthians<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Vasco vs. Bah\u00eda<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brasileir\u00e3o weekly picks betting odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Flamengo 1.37<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Juventude 8.4<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 4.9<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Palmeiras 1.47<\/em><\/td>Fortaleza 7.1<\/em><\/td>Draw Offs: 4.35<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
RB Bragantino 3.48<\/em><\/td>Botafogo 2.09<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.5<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro 3.22<\/em><\/td>Internacional 2.29<\/strong><\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: 3.3<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Brasileir\u00e3o Matchday 31: Flamengo 4-2 Juventude<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, October 26 at 3:30 pm ET, 2:30 pm CST, 1:30 pm MT, and 12:30 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Maracan\u00e3<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Premiere <\/a>and Fanatiz USA<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Flamengo is still not ready to give up on the Brasileir\u00e3o title race and secured a 4-2 victory over Juventude, keeping itself in contention.

The Meng\u00e3o started strong and took the lead at eight minutes with a shot from Michael, following a brilliant save by Gabriel Vasconcelos, one of the standout players of the night. However, at 24 minutes, after a Flamengo attack, Juventude quickly countered, with Jo\u00e3o Lucas setting up Gilberto, who advanced and scored skillfully against Agust\u00edn Rossi.

The first half ended tied, but in the second part, Flamengo quickly regained the lead with a penalty converted by Gabriel Barbosa, who scored again after three months. Five minutes later, Giorgian De Arrascaeta extended the lead with a shot from the edge of the area.

At 70\u2019, Edson Carioca narrowed the gap with a shot inside the box, but at 75\u2019, midfielder Nen\u00ea, who had come on just three minutes earlier, got into an argument with the referee and received two yellow cards in seconds, leaving his team down a man.

Flamengo then took more control of the ball, and in stoppage time, Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata sealed the score. Filipe Luis\u2019s team is now ten points behind Botafogo with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Juventude, who have gone five matches without a win, fell into the relegation zone with 34 points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brasileir\u00e3o Matchday 31: Palmeiras 2-2 Fortaleza <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, October 26 at 3:30 pm ET, 2:30 pm CST, 1:30 pm MT, and 12:30 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Allianz Parque<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Premiere <\/a>and Fanatiz USA<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Palmeiras and Fortaleza ended up with the worst possible result: a draw. The 2-2 outcome distanced both teams from the title race, now sitting three and seven points behind Botafogo, respectively.

The Verd\u00e3o pushed harder throughout the match but only managed to score through penalties. First, at 29 minutes, Raphael Veiga converted from the spot, but ten minutes later, H\u00e9rcules responded with a stunning strike from outside the box.

In the second half, at 57,\u2019 Est\u00eav\u00e3o put Palmeiras back in the lead. But five minutes later, Mois\u00e9s found a loose ball in the area and slotted it to the side to level the score once again.

Palmeiras kept trying but lacked effectiveness, facing a strong Jo\u00e3o Ricardo, who made some crucial saves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brasileir\u00e3o Matchday 31: RB Bragantino 0-1 Botafogo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Est\u00e1dio Nabi Abi Chedid<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Premiere <\/a>and Fanatiz USA<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Botafogo achieved a crucial result in their title ambitions by defeating Red Bull Bragantino 0-1 away.

The Foga\u00f5 was the dominant side, holding 62% possession, taking 19 shots, and even hitting the post. <\/strong>Botafogo tried everything, but only in the 86th minute did Gregore appear with a header to secure the win and extend their lead over Palmeiras to three points.

On the other hand, Bragantino is now winless in seven games and sits in 16th place with 34 points, the same as Juventude, who is in 17th and the relegation zone. <\/strong>Additionally, Corinthians, in 18th with 32 points, will play Cuiab\u00e1 this Monday. A win for them could push Red Bull into the dangerous zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brasileir\u00e3o Matchday 31: Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro 1-3 Internacional <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, October 26 at 6:00 pm ET, 5:00 pm CST, 4:00 pm MT, and 3:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Arena MRV<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Premiere <\/a>and Fanatiz USA<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Internacional took advantage of Atl\u00e9tico Mineiro\u2019s situation to defeat them 1-3 as visitors, bringing them closer to their goal of qualifying for the Copa Libertadores.

Mineiro, who will play the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals against River Plate in Argentina this week, fielded mostly substitutes, which proved to be a key factor. The goals came at the end of the first half, with Alan Patrick scoring a penalty in the 38th minute, followed by Alexandro Bernabei’s left-footed shot two minutes later to make it 0-2. Eduardo Vargas scored for the home club with a penalty in stoppage time.

In the second half, under heavy rain and poor field conditions, Bruno Tabata found the net in the 88th minute, sealing the 1-3 final in favor of the Colorado.

With this result, Internacional climbs to fifth place in the Brasileir\u00e3o <\/a>with 52 points and a game in hand, while Mineiro sits in ninth with 41 points in the Copa Sudamericana zone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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