Football is by far the most popular sport in Brazil, a passion that is also reflected in sports betting, where the Brasileirão, the top division of the national championship, commands a significant share of the bets placed in the country. In addition to individual matches and dozens of different markets, another option is to bet on the teams that will be relegated.
With the 2024 season already past its halfway point, the battle against relegation to Serie B is becoming more intense, with every point making a difference for teams threatened with the drop. At some bookmakers, it is still possible to place bets on which teams will be relegated, with odds updated after each round.
Who Will Go Down?
The worst situation in the championship belongs to Atlético-GO, a team that has only accumulated 18 points in 24 matches played. Considering there are 38 matches in the season, the team from Goiás is the favorite to be one of the four relegated teams. At one betting site, the team has odds of just 1.04 to play in Serie B next year.
In the second-to-last position, also with 18 points but with only 22 matches played, Cuiabá has the second-highest probability of relegation according to a platform accessed, offering odds of 1.18. Vitória, a team from Bahia with 22 points and 23 matches played, follows on the same platform with odds of 1.30.
The battle becomes tighter from there, with the situation evolving match by match. In 18th place at the time of this article’s publication, with 22 points in 23 matches played, Corinthians appears as the fourth most likely team to be relegated, with odds of 1.90, and will need to count on the support of its large fan base to turn things around.
On one platform consulted, fifth place is shared by two southern teams. Criciúma, currently in 14th place with 25 points in 21 matches, has odds of 3.10, as does Juventude, currently in 11th place with 28 points in 23 matches. Following them are Grêmio with odds of 3.75, and Fluminense with odds of 5.50.
As with any sports betting market, it is crucial to follow the principles of responsible gambling, avoiding betting amounts that would strain your budget. Especially if one of the teams involved is your own, it’s wise to exercise extra caution not to let emotions take over. Additionally, researching the remaining fixtures for each team and expert projections can help make a more informed bet.
