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BR round 12 starts with comeback, rout and bottom-four change
TL;DR
Round 12 of the 2026 Brasileirão featured a comeback win for Vasco against São Paulo and a dominant victory for Botafogo over Chapecoense, who remain winless.
Key points
- Round 12 of the 2026 Brasileirão featured four matches.
- Botafogo defeated Chapecoense decisively.
- Vasco came from behind to beat São Paulo.
- Chapecoense remains without a win since the opening round.
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Round 12 of the BR starts with comeback, thrashing and CHANGE in Z-4; table
Matchday 12 of the 2026 Brasileirão kicked off on Saturday night (18) with four matches taking place.
Botafogo steamrolled Chapecoense, who have not tasted victory since the opening round.
Also in the 6:30 p.m. slot, Vasco came from behind to beat São Paulo and end their winless run.
The next match was a Vitória vs Corinthians game that produced just one shot on target.
Meanwhile, Cruzeiro beat Grêmio, who are still struggling, to shake up the Brasileirão’s bottom four.
Check below for the updated Brasileirão table and the remaining matches.
📊 UPDATED Table
Flamengo, Bahia, Botafogo, Vitória, Mirassol and Chapecoense are the teams with postponed matches - one each.
Q&A
What were the results of the matches in Round 12 of the Brasileirão?
In Round 12, Botafogo defeated Chapecoense, and Vasco came from behind to beat São Paulo.
Why is Chapecoense struggling in the Brasileirão?
Chapecoense has not won a match since the opening round of the season.
How did Vasco end their winless streak in the Brasileirão?
Vasco ended their winless streak by coming from behind to secure a victory against São Paulo.