# Flamengo Leads Brazil Série A

> Flamengo stays top of Brazil’s Série A after 1-0 win over Fluminense.
- Title: Flamengo Leads Brazil Série A · The Rio Times | Shortify
- Summary: Flamengo stays top of Brazil’s Série A after 1-0 win over Fluminense. Flamengo remains one point ahead of Palmeiras in Brazil’s Série A title race after a…
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- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/latin-america-sports-daily-tuesday-october-13-2026
- Author: Oliver Mason
- Published: 2026-10-13T03:34:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: flamengo, palmeiras, serie a, fluminense, brazil, série a, title race, maracanã, football, liga mx, news, world
## Flamengo edge Fluminense to stay top of Brazil
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.

> Flamengo’s Jorge Carrascal scored the only goal of the Rio derby on 11 October, beating Fluminense 1-0 at the Maracanã
## Palmeiras crush Corinthians to keep pressure on leaders
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 dismantled Corinthians 4-1 in São Paulo on 11 October
## Prediction markets: America at 18% to win Liga MX Clausura
Prediction markets show America at 18% to win the Liga MX Clausura (Kalshi); Flamengo at 65.5% to win Brazil Série A (Polymarket), as of October 12, 11:07 p.m. ET.

> America at 18% to win the Liga MX Clausura (Kalshi)
## Série A title race: Flamengo leads by one point
Flamengo top the table with 64 points, only one ahead of Palmeiras on 63 after round 30. Fluminense are fourth, 13 points off the pace.

> Flamengo top the table with 64 points, only one ahead of Palmeiras on 63
## Next up: Palmeiras vs Athletico-PR
Palmeiras travel to Athletico-PR on 17 October and Flamengo visit Bahia on 18 October in a round that could reshape Brazil’s title race.

> Palmeiras travel to Athletico-PR on 17 October and Flamengo visit Bahia on 18 October
## Title race: One point separates leaders
The result leaves Flamengo’s title destiny in their own hands. Bahia host leaders Flamengo on 18 October, while Palmeiras travel to Athletico-PR a day earlier.

> The result leaves Flamengo’s title destiny in their own hands
## Série A Round 31 preview
Bahia host leaders Flamengo on 18 October in a round that could reshape Brazil’s title race.

> Bahia host leaders Flamengo on 18 October in a round that could reshape Brazil’s title race
## Key takeaway

Flamengo remains one point ahead of Palmeiras in Brazil’s Série A title race after a 1-0 derby win over Fluminense.