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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
League trends
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Home edge | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 56 | 22 | +34 | +25.0% | 69 | WWWWD |
| 2 |  Flamengo | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61 | 25 | +36 | +17.1% | 67 | WWDWW |
| 3 |  Cruzeiro | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51 | 46 | +5 | +12.5% | 54 | WWLWW |
| 4 |  Atletico Paranaense | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 50 | 38 | +12 | +16.2% | 54 | DLWDW |
| 5 |  Fluminense | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 49 | 39 | +10 | +50.0% | 51 | DLLWW |
| 6 |  Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42 | 35 | +7 | +35.8% | 50 | WWDWD |
| 7 |  Bahia | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 44 | 39 | +5 | +3.7% | 49 | LWLLW |
| 8 |  Santos | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 46 | +2 | 0.0% | 45 | WLDWW |
| 9 |  Sao Paulo | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37 | 36 | +1 | +49.2% | 43 | DWWLL |
| 10 |  RB Bragantino | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 39 | 38 | +1 | +21.7% | 41 | LDWDL |
| 11 |  Botafogo | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 44 | 51 | -7 | +10.8% | 39 | LWDLL |
| 12 |  Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38 | 49 | -11 | +2.1% | 39 | LDLLD |
| 13 |  Vasco DA Gama | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 39 | 45 | -6 | +36.7% | 38 | WLDWW |
| 14 |  Vitoria | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 46 | -11 | +66.7% | 38 | DDLWL |
| 15 |  Mirassol | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | +27.8% | 37 | DWLDW |
| 16 |  Internacional | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 40 | -4 | +12.5% | 35 | WLDWL |
| 17 |  Corinthians | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 34 | 42 | -8 | +11.2% | 33 | LDLLL |
| 18 |  Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34 | 44 | -10 | +43.8% | 31 | LDDDL |
| 19 |  Remo | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34 | 50 | -16 | +6.3% | 26 | LDDDL |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 30 | 62 | -32 | +13.8% | 18 | DLLLD |
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.
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Serie A 2026 Standouts
Kicking off with the goal scorers, K. Viveros of Atletico Paranaense leads the charge with 17 goals, a tally that keeps his team comfortably in third place. Hot on his heels is Pedro from Flamengo, who has notched up 15 goals, helping his side stay within striking distance of Palmeiras at the summit.
When it comes to setting up those goals, Andreas Pereira of Palmeiras is the provider to watch, delivering 10 assists and playing a key role in the league leaders' attacking play. Coritiba's Josué follows with 8 assists, while Flamengo's Samuel Lino impresses on both fronts with 8 goals and 7 assists, proving he’s not just a one-trick pony.