The last stretch of Brazilian promises maximum tension in the fight against relegation. Sunday (7/12), at 4 p.m. (Brasilia time), Santos, Ceará, Fortaleza, Vitória and Internacional enter the field under the pressure of conflict on last two open positions at Z-4 — Juventude and Sport are already confirmed in Serie B in 2025.
Who is most at risk? Who is the favorite in the decisive round? See the scenario of each team and the bet365 odds.
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Santos x Cruzeiro
After Neymar’s show against Juventude, scoring three goals in a 3-0 win, Santos put themselves in a great position to stay in the top division.
Peixe is in 14th place, with 44 points, two more than Vitória, the first team in Z4. The chances of the Vila Belmiro team being relegated are 81.00 be demoted.
The decisive match will be against Cruzeiro, and a draw already guarantees Santos in Serie A in 2025. Guaranteed in third place and with a view to the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil, Cabuloso should spare a large part of the squad.
- Santos – 1.50
- Draw – 4:00 p.m.
- Cruise – 7:00 a.m.
Where to watch
The match between Santos and Cruzeiro will be broadcast on Globo (open TV), GE TV (Youtube) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Ceara x Palmeiras
Ceará, with 43 points, occupies 15th place and only depends on itself to guarantee a place in Serie A 2026.
At the beginning, the “To Be Relegated” market placed the club at 1.67 falling to series B. Now, in the last round, the chances for Vozão to fall from the division are 4.50.
Just needing to win so as not to depend on other results, Ceará faces Palmeiras, who no longer have any chance of becoming champion and will finish the competition in second place.
- Ceara – 2h35
- Draw – 3:25 a.m.
- Palm trees – 3.10
Where to watch
The match between Ceará and Palmeiras will be broadcast on Record (open television), Cazé TV (Youtube) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Fortaleza x Botafogo
After 27 rounds in the relegation zone, Fortaleza left Z4 on Wednesday (3/12).
The 2 x 1 victory against Corinthians, at home, placed Tricolor do Pici in 16th place, with 43 points. Now the chances for Fortaleza to exit the division are 1.90.
For nine games without defeat, with four consecutive victories, Fortaleza faces Botafogo, who are still trying for a direct place in the group stage of the next Libertadores da América.
- Botafogo – 1.90
- Draw – 3.60
- Strength – 3.90
Where to watch
The match between Botafogo and Fortaleza will be broadcast on Globo (open television) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Vitoria x Sao Paulo
With 42 points, Vitória returned to the relegation zone in the last round after being beaten 4 x 0 by Red Bull Bragantino and Fortaleza beating Corinthians 2 x 1. In this scenario, Rubro-Negro appears cited with 1.53.
Needing to win and hoping that Fortaleza, Ceará or Santos lose, Vitória welcomes São Paulo to the Barradão.
The São Paulo team is in eighth place and still dreams of a possible G8, depending on the Copa do Brasil champion, to be in pre-Libertadores.
- Victory – 1.90
- Draw – 3:25 a.m.
- Sao Paulo – 4.50
Where to watch
The match between Vitória and São Paulo will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere (pay-per-view).
Internacional x Red Bull Bragantino
The big story in the fight against relegation is that of Internacional.
Thought by many to compete for a place in the Libertadores, Colorado reached the final round with a high chance of falling to the second division.
The team is in 18th place with 41 points and its price is 1.22.
Maintaining Serie A in 2026 now depends on a victory against Bragantino, in addition to favorable combinations in the other matches.
- International – 1.72
- Draw – 3.60
- Bragantino – 5:00 p.m.
Where to watch
The match between Internacional and Red Bull Bragantino will be broadcast on Globo (open television) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
*Odds are subject to change. Last updated on 05/12/2025.
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