Serie A

Brazil · League

2026

Serie A 2026 Season Review

Palmeiras have edged ahead to top the Serie A table with 52 points from 25 games, maintaining a slender 4-point lead over Flamengo, who have played one game fewer. The title race is shaping up nicely with Atletico Paranaense not far behind, holding third place with 45 points. The gap between the top teams suggests a competitive few months ahead.

European qualification spots are hotly contested, with Fluminense and Bahia closely following the top three, separated by just a handful of points. Cruzeiro and Coritiba round out the top seven, while the battle for mid-table pride and potential continental spots promises plenty of drama.

At the other end, Chapecoense-sc find themselves struggling with just 14 points, a significant 9-point gap to the next team, Remo. The relegation fight is well and truly on, with several clubs clustered just above the drop zone. With a 38-point spread between top and bottom, the Serie A 2026 campaign is delivering excitement across the board.

League Pulse

Goals / match (starters)
0.96
Starter goals only; excludes subs + own goals
Top passers
Defenders
27.0 passes/game
Most fouls
Midfielders
0.13 yc/game

League trends

Goals / match — last rounds
2.67
Goals / match · Last 27 rounds
Avg cards / player / game
0.09
Cards / player / game · Last 29 rounds
Clean sheets %
23.1%
Clean sheets % · Last 27 rounds
Updated 4 Oct 2026
#TeamPPts
1Flamengo2860
2Palmeiras2857
3Atletico Paranaense2849
4Fluminense2848
5Bahia2846
6Cruzeiro2845
7Santos2841
8Atletico-MG2740
9Coritiba2838
10RB Bragantino2736
11Sao Paulo2836
12Botafogo2835
13Vitoria2833
14Corinthians2832
15Mirassol2832
16Vasco DA Gama2731
17Gremio2829
18Internacional2828
19Remo2823
20Chapecoense-sc2718
Last 5: ←oldest

Serie A 2026 Table Insights

Palmeiras lead the charge with a respectable 4-point cushion over Flamengo, suggesting a modest but clear edge at the summit. The gap between first and second hints at a competitive tussle, though Palmeiras have managed to keep just enough distance to avoid a nail-biting neck-and-neck scenario.

Beyond the top two, the table tightens, with Atletico Paranaense, Fluminense, and Bahia all clustered within a handful of points, making for an intriguing mid-table battle. Meanwhile, the spread from top to bottom is a hefty 38 points, reflecting a wide gulf in consistency and performance across the division.

Lower down, the chase is equally intense, with narrow gaps separating many teams, except for Chapecoense-sc, who find themselves significantly adrift. Overall, the Serie A 2026 season is shaping up with clear leaders but plenty of drama in the chase behind.