3rd Round of the 2026 Brasileirão: Matches, Lineups and Where to Watch!
Another round of the 2026 Brazilian Serie A Championship arrives with the best of national football and sports betting opportunities.
The 2026 Brazilian Serie A has reached its 3rd round, featuring ten matches in the middle of this week. In addition to top-tier domestic football, the games also allow fans to place sports bets on their favorite teams.
Check out the details of each match in this round guide prepared by Blaze. See kick-off times, venues, where to watch and the likely lineups below.
Vitória vs Flamengo
Vitória and Flamengo started the Brasileirão in ways that are, at the same time, similar and different. Both have lost one match. However, the Salvador-based side has already secured a win and sits in 12th place, while the Rio de Janeiro club drew one match and is now in 14th.
Date and Time
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Barradão, Salvador (BA)
Where to Watch
Sportv (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Vitória 2–0 Remo
São Paulo 2–1 Flamengo
2nd round:
Flamengo 1–1 Internacional
Palmeiras 5–1 Vitória
Injuries and Doubts
Vitória: Yuri, Renato Kayzer and Renzo López.
Flamengo: Jorginho, Saúl and Luiz Araújo.
Expected Lineups
Vitória: Gabriel; Nathan Mendes, Caíque, Camutanga, Zé Marcos and Ramon; Gabriel Baralhas and Dudu; Erick, Aitor Cantalapiedra and Fabri.
Flamengo: Rossi; Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, Arrascaeta; Paquetá, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Head-to-Head Record
The two red-and-black sides have faced each other 52 times, with 32 wins for Flamengo, 10 for Vitória and 10 draws. Even at Barradão, Flamengo have the edge, with 12 wins in 24 matches, compared to six for Vitória and six draws.
Predictions
Despite playing at home, Vitória have odds of 5.2 to win, compared to 1.66 for Flamengo. A draw is also a possibility, priced at 3.85.
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Mirassol vs Cruzeiro
Mirassol are enjoying a strong season. After qualifying for the Copa Libertadores in their debut Serie A campaign in 2025, the team has started this year’s league well and has four points, sitting in 4th place. Cruzeiro, however, have yet to earn a point in the 2026 top flight, with two defeats so far.
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Maião, Mirassol (SP)
Where to Watch
Sportv (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Mirassol 2–1 Vasco
Botafogo 4–0 Cruzeiro
2nd round:
Remo 2–2 Mirassol
Cruzeiro 1–2 Coritiba
Injuries and Doubts
Mirassol: Edson Carioca and André Luis.
Cruzeiro: Matheus Cunha.
Expected Lineups
Mirassol: Walter; Igor Formiga, João Victor, Willian Machado and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Yuri Lara and Eduardo; Negueba, Alesson and Nathan Fogaça.
Cruzeiro: Cássio; Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, João Marcelo and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Gerson, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Arroyo and Kaio Jorge.
Head-to-Head Record
Mirassol and Cruzeiro have faced each other only twice, both in last season’s Brasileirão. Cruzeiro won one match, while the other ended in a draw.
Predictions
Mirassol’s strong start makes them the favorites, with odds of 2.44, compared to 3.15 for Cruzeiro and 3.05 for a draw.
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Chapecoense vs Coritiba
A clash between two teams that returned to Serie A this season. Chapecoense have started the Brasileirão strongly, earning four points in two matches, scoring five goals and sitting in 3rd place. On the other side, Coritiba have one win and one draw, placing them 11th.
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Arena Condá, Chapecó (SC)
Where to Watch
Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Coritiba 0–1 Bragantino
Chapecoense 4–2 Santos
2nd round:
Vasco 1–1 Chapecoense
Cruzeiro 1–2 Coritiba
Injuries and Doubts
Chapecoense: Rafael Thyere, Robert, Neto Pessoa, Bruno Matias, Mancha, Perotti and João Paulo.
Coritiba: Sebastián Gómez.
Expected Lineups
Chapecoense: Léo Vieira; Victor Caetano, Bruno Leonardo, Eduardo Doma, Everton and Walter Clar; Camilo, Rafael Carvalheira and Giovanni Augusto; Garcez and Italo.
Coritiba: Pedro Morisco; Tinga, Maicon, Tiago Cóser and Bruno Melo; Willian Oliveira, Fernando Sobral and Josué; Lucas Ronier, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha.
Head-to-Head Record
Chapecoense and Coritiba first met officially in 1978 and only faced each other again in 2014. Since then, they have played 13 matches, with six wins for Coritiba, five for Chapecoense and two draws.
Predictions
At home, Chapecoense are considered the favorites. The home side have odds of 2.38 for the win. Coritiba are priced at 3.3, slightly behind the draw at 3.0.
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Atlético-MG vs Remo
Recently promoted, Remo have not started the Brasileirão as they had hoped, collecting just one point and sitting in the relegation zone. However, Atlético-MG have a similarly modest early record, only three places above, which could give the team from Pará a potential opportunity.
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Arena MRV, Belo Horizonte (MG)
Where to Watch
Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Atlético-MG 2–2 Palmeiras
Vitória 2–0 Remo
2nd round:
Bragantino 1–0 Atlético-MG
Remo 2–2 Mirassol
Injuries and Doubts
Atlético-MG: Alexsander and Lyanco.
Remo: Patrick.
Expected Lineups
Atlético-MG: Everson; Preciado, Tressoldi, Junior Alonso and Renan Lodi; Alan Franco, Maycon, Victor Hugo; Bernard, Dudu and Hulk.
Remo: Marcelo Rangel; João Lucas, Marllon, Léo Andrade and Kayky Almeida; Patrick de Paula, Zé Ricardo and Leonel Picco; Vitor Bueno, Alef Manga and João Pedro.
Head-to-Head Record
Since 1972, Galo and Leão Azul have faced each other only 15 times. Atlético-MG hold a commanding advantage, with nine wins. Remo have won twice, and there have been four draws.
Predictions
This is one of the most unevenly priced matches of the round. Galo are strong favorites at Arena MRV, with odds of 1.51. Remo are clear underdogs at 7.0, while the draw stands at 4.0.
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Vasco vs Bahia
While Vasco sit 13th at this early stage of Serie A, Bahia are in 6th place. The teams have had different starts: Cruzmaltino are still looking for their first win, while Tricolor de Aço remain unbeaten.
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
São Januário, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Where to Watch
Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Corinthians 1–2 Bahia
Mirassol 2–1 Vasco
2nd round:
Bahia 1–1 Fluminense
Vasco 1–1 Chapecoense
Injuries and Doubts
Vasco: Cuiabano and Hugo Moura.
Bahia: Rezende.
Expected Lineups
Vasco: Léo Jardim; Puma Rodríguez, Cuesta, Robert Renan and Lucas Piton; Barros and Thiago Mendes; Andrés Gómez, Coutinho and Nuno Moreira; Brenner.
Bahia: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Ademir, Erick Pulga and Willian José.
Head-to-Head Record
Bahia have the edge in the historical record against Vasco. Tricolor de Aço have won 27 times, compared to 19 victories for Cruzmaltino, with 20 draws.
Predictions
A match that promises to be evenly balanced. In the 1x2 market, where 1 represents the home team, X the draw and 2 the away team, Vasco are priced at 2.5, the draw at 3.1 and Bahia at 3.0.
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São Paulo vs Grêmio
Two tricolors, with one color differing, meet in their 101st official encounter. São Paulo and Grêmio have four and three points respectively, and the winner could open a gap in the standings.
Date and Time
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Morumbi, São Paulo (SP)
Where to Watch
Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Fluminense 2–1 Grêmio
São Paulo 2–1 Flamengo
2nd round:
Santos 1–1 São Paulo
Grêmio 5–3 Botafogo
Injuries and Doubts
São Paulo: André Silva and Ryan Francisco.
Grêmio: Monsalve, Villasanti and Braithwaite.
Expected Lineups
São Paulo: Rafael; Maik, Sabino, Arboleda, Alan Franco and Enzo Díaz; Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho and Lucas; Luciano and Calleri.
Grêmio: Weverton; João Pedro, Balbuena, Wagner Leonardo and Marlon; Noriega, Arthur, Tetê, Willian and Amuzu; Carlos Vinicius.
Head-to-Head Record
Exactly 100 official matches have been played between São Paulo and Grêmio. The rivalry is highly balanced, with 34 wins for the team from Rio Grande do Sul, 36 for the São Paulo side and 30 draws.
Predictions
In the 1x2 market, São Paulo are slight favorites at 2.12, compared to 3.85 for Grêmio. The draw is priced at 3.1.
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Athletico-PR vs Santos
Athletico-PR have played only one match so far in Serie A. Furacão returned to the top flight this year after a season in Serie B and won on their debut, but their second-round match was postponed. Santos, meanwhile, have one loss and one draw.
Date and Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Arena da Baixada, Curitiba (PR)
Where to Watch
Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Internacional 0–1 Athletico-PR
Chapecoense 4–2 Santos
2nd round:
Santos 1–1 São Paulo
Athletico-PR vs Corinthians postponed to 02/19
Injuries and Doubts
Athletico-PR: Luiz Fernando, Felipinho and Renan Peixoto.
Santos: Neymar, Adonis Frías, João Basso, Willian Arão and Zé Rafael.
Expected Lineups
Athletico-PR: Santos; Gastón Benavídez, Carlos Terán, Felipe Aguirre and Esquivel; Luiz Gustavo and Juan Portilla; Chiquetti, Steven Mendoza and Kevin Viveros.
Santos: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Zé Ivaldo, Luan Peres and Escobar; João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo and Miguelito; Barreal, Gabigol and Rony.
Head-to-Head Record
Athletico-PR and Santos have played 63 official matches, with 19 wins for Furacão, 29 for Peixe and 15 draws.
Predictions
Furacão have the edge in the 1x2 market, priced at 2.22. Santos are listed at 3.55, while the draw stands at 3.0.
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Fluminense vs Botafogo
Fluminense and Botafogo have known each other since 1905. The Clássico Vovô, as the derby is nicknamed, once again puts the two sides face to face after a similar start to the Brasileirão. Flu have 4 points in 5th place, while Fogão have 3 points in 8th.
Date and Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Where to Watch
Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Fluminense 2–1 Grêmio
Botafogo 4–0 Cruzeiro
2nd round:
Grêmio 5–3 Botafogo
Bahia 1–1 Fluminense
Injuries and Doubts
Fluminense: Germán Cano, Nonato, Lima and Gabriel Fuentes.
Botafogo: Santi Rodríguez and Marçal.
Expected Lineups
Fluminense: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Freytes and Renê; Bernal, Martinelli and Lucho Acosta; Canobbio, Serna and John Kennedy.
Botafogo: Neto; Mateo Ponte, Barboza and Newton; Vitinho, Allan, Danilo, Montoro and Alex Telles; Artur and Arthur Cabral.
Head-to-Head Record
As the oldest derby in Brazil, Fluminense and Botafogo have faced each other hundreds of times. There have been 344 official matches, or 386 in total. In official matches, Botafogo have won 116 times, while Fluminense have 125 victories and there have been 103 draws.
Including non-official matches, there are 131 wins for Estrela Solitária, 143 for Tricolor das Laranjeiras and 112 draws.
Predictions
A derby is always a derby, but in this one Fluminense are considered the likely winners, with odds of 2.14. Botafogo are priced at 3.7, while the draw stands at 3.05.
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Corinthians vs Red Bull Bragantino
Bragantino are the only team with two wins in the 2026 Brazilian Serie A. Corinthians, on the other hand, have played just one match, as their second-round clash against Athletico-PR was postponed, and so far have only tasted defeat this season.
Date and Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Neo Química Arena, São Paulo (SP)
Where to Watch
Premiere (pay-per-view)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Coritiba 0–1 Bragantino
Corinthians 1–2 Bahia
2nd round:
Bragantino 1–0 Atlético-MG
Athletico-PR vs Corinthians postponed to 02/19
Injuries and Doubts
Corinthians: José Martínez, Kaio César and Hugo.
Red Bull Bragantino: Guzmán Rodríguez and Vanderlan.
Expected Lineups
Corinthians: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, Breno Bidon and André Carrillo; Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
Red Bull Bragantino: Cleiton; Hurtado, Alix Vinícius, Gustavo Marques and Juninho Capixaba; Gabriel, Matheus Fernandes and Gustavo Neves; Lucas Barbosa, Sasha and Henry Mosquera.
Head-to-Head Record
So far, there have been 67 matches between Corinthians and Bragantino, 31 of them at Corinthians’ home ground. Timão have won 27 in total, including 15 at home. Massa Bruta have 19 victories, eight of them away from home. The teams have drawn 21 times.
Predictions
Despite Bragantino being the best-performing team so far in Serie A, Corinthians have shorter odds in the 1x2 market at 2.06. The team from Bragança Paulista are priced at 4.1 to win, while the draw stands at 3.0.
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Internacional vs Palmeiras
Inter have yet to win in their two Brasileirão matches so far. Colorado are seeking their first victory against Palmeiras, who are coming off an emphatic thrashing of Vitória, boosting the squad’s confidence.
Date and Time
Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time)
Venue
Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre (RS)
Where to Watch
Amazon (streaming)
Latest Matches
1st round:
Atlético-MG 2–2 Palmeiras
Internacional 0–1 Athletico-PR
2nd round:
Flamengo 1–1 Internacional
Palmeiras 5–1 Vitória
Injuries and Doubts
Internacional: Benjamin.
Palmeiras: Jhon Arias and Paulinho.
Expected Lineups
Internacional: Rochet; Bruno Gomes, Victor Gabriel, Mercado and Bernabei; Ronaldo, Paulinho and Alan Patrick; Vitinho, Carbonero and Borré.
Palmeiras: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Maurício and Allan; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.
Head-to-Head Record
Colorado and Verdão have been facing each other for nearly six decades. There have been 94 official matches, with the team from Rio Grande do Sul holding the edge with 38 wins. The São Paulo side have won 30 times, and there have been 26 draws.
Inter’s advantage has been built at home. The Porto Alegre side have won 27 of 48 matches as hosts. Palmeiras, meanwhile, have won only six times in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, along with 15 draws.
Predictions
Interestingly, in this match the away team have shorter odds to win than the home side. While Inter are priced at 3.2, slightly above the draw at 3.15, Palmeiras have odds of 2.32 in the 1x2 market.
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