As the second weekend of January arrives, Brazilian football prepares for the return of state championships in 2025. For large clubs, it is an opportunity to test new athletes and strategies. Smaller teams see the competition as a chance to increase their visibility. Betfair, a betting platform, points out the likely winners of the main tournaments at the start of the season.
Betfair points out Palmeiras’ predominance in Paulistão
Palmeiras, the current three-time champion of São Paulo, once again appears as the big favorite to win the title in 2025. According to Betfair, the Alviverde team has a 30% chance of winning, with an odds of 2.5.
Close behind are Corinthians and São Paulo, with odds of 4.0 and 4.5, respectively. Below, the odds for the main clubs:
- Palmeiras: 29%
- Corinthians: 19%
- São Paulo: 16%
- Santos: 11%
- Bragantino: 5%
- Mirassol: 4%
- Novo Horizontino: 3%
- Botafogo, Guarani, Ponte Preta and Portuguesa: 2% each
- São Bernardo, Água Santa, Inter de Limeira, Noroeste e Velo Clube: 1% each
Rio de Janeiro: Flamengo ahead
Although Botafogo closed 2024 in a great phase, Betfair positions Flamengo as the main candidate for the Cariocão title in 2025, with a 31% chance and odds of 2.5. Botafogo remains with a 26% chance (odd of 3), while Vasco appears with a 16% chance (odd of 5.0). Check out the odds below:
- Flamengo: 31%
- Botafogo: 26%
- Vasco da Gama: 16%
- Fluminense: 13%
- Volta Redonda: 4%
- Nova Iguaçu, Boavista e Portuguesa: 2% each
- Maricá, Bangu, Madureira e Sampaio Corrêa: 1% each
Rio Grande do Sul: Inter heading to the title
In Rio Grande do Sul, the classic dispute between Grêmio and Internacional remains intense. According to Betfair odds, Internacional is the favorite, with a 39% chance of breaking the fast since 2016, while Grêmio has a 31% chance. See Gauchão’s odds:
- Internacional: 39%
- Grêmio: 31%
- Juventude: 12%
- Caxias do Sul: 4%
- Ypiranga: 3%
- São José, Brasil de Pelotas, Guarany e São Luiz: 2% each
- Avenida, Pelotas e Monsoon FC: 1% each
Minas Gerais: dispute between Cruzeiro and Atlético
With major reinforcements for 2025, Cruzeiro promises a strong campaign in the Campeonato Mineiro. However, Betfair points to Atlético Mineiro as the favorite, with a 40% chance of winning against 36% for Cruzeiro. Check the odds:
- Atlético Mineiro: 40%
- Cruzeiro: 36%
- América Mineiro: 9%
- Athletic Club, Tombense, Itabirito, Pouso Alegre, Uberlândia and Villa Nova: 2% each
- Betim, Democrat-GV and SC Aymorés: 1% each
About Betfair
Betfair is one of the largest online sports betting platforms globally. Founded in London in 2000, the company is known for introducing peer-to-peer betting through the Betfair Exchange. Furthermore, it is an official sponsor of Cruzeiro and Vasco da Gama.
With licensed operations in 19 countries, Betfair stands out for its advanced technology, allowing bets with its own odds or those of other users. Responsible betting is encouraged, and the company operates under SPA/MF authorization nº 2.104-8.