
The most popular sport in the world, soccer has more and more fans from all over the world. Brazilian soccer has always had a charm that has been captured by the five-time world champions. Now, with the country's clubs increasingly in the international spotlight, understanding the local scene to follow the fans is part of it, but now with a regulated sports betting market, knowing the best odds for betting in Brazil is also a hot topic.
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Unlike much of the world, the Brazilian soccer calendar begins in January with regional tournaments, yes, each state in the country brings together teams to face each other in search of the first title of the year for many. As there are 26 states, plus the Federal District, the Brazilian capital, there is unfortunately not enough space to analyze them all, not least because sports bookmakers don't have all the championships in their offer, so here we will focus on 4, the most important state championships with a large betting market. In today's article we'll look at the long-term market, i.e. who will be the champions? Let's get started?
Carioca Champion 2025
With three of the last four Copa Libertadores champions, the 2025 Carioca Championship deserves special mention - it's the first time in Brazilian history that three teams from the same city have won the continental crown.
Flamengo, who won the state championship in 2024, seem to be the favorites to win it again. Yes, it may seem strange that another team is coming off a magical year, but the red-and-black club also ended the year with a national title and kept the key pieces of the squad.
The odds on Flamengo to win the Carioca are very short at the major bookmakers in Brazil. At Betano, the odds are 2.50 for Flamengo to win. In other words, if you bet R$1, you will get R$2.50 if the bet wins. The odds of 2.50 are the same as those offered by Superbet for Gávea to win. Pixbet, on the other hand, has a lower odd of 2.40, but still has the red-black favorites.
Botafogo, the 2024 Brazilian and Libertadores champions, are next with odds of 3.00 at Betano and Superbet. At Pixbet, a bet on Botafogo to win the Carioca also pays 3.10 on the long shot.
Fluminense and Vasco, on the other hand, have different odds to become champions with these bookmakers. The tricolor are 5.00 odd at Betano, while they're 5.25 at Superbet and 5.50 at Pixbet. A very high odd for the 2023 Libertadores champions, which could be interesting for some punters. The team from São Januário has similar odds. At 5.00 with Betano and Superbet and 5.50 with Pixbet, they are one of the underdogs to win the title this year.
Paulista Champion 2025
Another high-profile state championship is that of São Paulo. In addition to being the country's largest economic power, the state is home to 6 teams that will compete in the 2025 Brazilian Championship: Palmeiras, Sao Paulo, Corinthians, Santos, Mirassol and Red Bull Bragantino.
As champions in 2024, Palmeiras are undoubtedly the favorites to win another trophy and this is reflected in the odds of the main bookmakers in the country. Betano and Superbet are offering odds of 2.50 for Abel Ferreira's side to end the competition as champions. Pixbet also has Palmeiras as favorites, but offers a higher odds of 2.60, which could be the deciding factor in this long-term market.
Corinthians finished the 2024 Campeonato Brasileiro with back-to-back victories and could go on to win the title they haven't won in years. Betano offer odd at 3.00, while Superbet pay 3.75 and Pixbet 3.60.
São Paulo are out of the running, but it's still an interesting bet for big winnings. After all, the odd for the tricolor to win is 4.00 at Betano, while it's 4.50 at Superbet and Pixbet. Back in Serie A of the Brazilian Championship, Santos is a bold bet with odds of 6.00 at Betano. 6.50 at Superbet and Pixbet.
Mirassol and Red Bull Bragantino are the underdogs in this race, and betting on them to win the title would be historic, with each team offering double-digit odds.
Mineiro Champion 2025
Predicting the champion of Mineiro in 2025 is perhaps the most difficult task. Cruzeiro and Atletico are going through different times, but with a balance. While Cruzeiro are strengthening for 2025, Galo have lost some players and have a new coach.
And this balance is reflected in the odds for the teams to win this year's championship. Betano has a slight advantage for the Cruzeiro team, with odds of 2.00, while Atlético has odds of 2.10 to be champion. Superbet has the odds for Cruzeiro at 1.90 and the Foxes at 2.10. Galo are also favorites at Pixbet, as the bookmaker has Atlético at odds of 2.00 to be crowned champions of Minas Gerais. Cruzeiro have an odd of 2.30 at this sportsbook.
Gaucho Champion 2025
Another very evenly matched championship is the Campeonato Gaúcho. After all, Internacional and Gremio are the main forces in the competition. Although they haven't won the championship since 2016, Inter seem to be the favorites this year with the bookmakers.
Betano is offering odds of 2.00 for the Colorado side to win, while Superbet is even more confident of Internacional's victory at 1.85. Pixbet also favors the colored team with 2.10 odd in the long market for the Gaucho champions.
Gremio are attempting to make history by winning their eighth title in a row and closing the gap on their rivals to one title. So even with the higher odds of 2.50 at Betano, 2.35 at Superbet and 2.60 at Pixbet, these are inviting options.
The other club from Rio Grande do Sul that stands out on the national stage is Juventude, but their chances of winning the state title are low, with an average odd of 5.00 for the long market.
Now all you have to do is choose which sportsbook offers the best odds for your prediction and hit the green.
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