Bragantino vs Atletico Paranense Prediction & Betting Tips - Brasileirão Serie A

Prediction published on 21/07/2024, 09:22  by Devesh Jaganath in Football Predictions

Gameweek 18 in Brasileiro will see RB Bragantino playing host to Athletico Paranaense on Sunday night. The hosts are currently in 10th place in the league standings while the visitors are eighth. 

After making a very positive start to the season, which included going unbeaten in the first five matches, Bragantino have hit a bit of a wall of late. They have earned just four points from their last five games and suffered back-to-back defeats in their last two league matches.

The most recent of those losses came against Cruzeiro last weekend, which left them on 22 points after 16 games, trailing the top six by seven points. 

Despite their recent struggles, Pedro Caixinha’s side have maintained an impressive home record this season with 16 points taken from a possible 21 (W5 D1 L1). They are also on a three-match winning streak at this venue. 

The last time these teams faced off it ended in a stalemate, though the hosts had won the two previous encounters.

Athletico PR also suffered defeat in their last league match, losing 3-1 at home to Bahia. That result saw them remain on 25 points after 16 games, three points ahead of their upcoming opponents. 

Furacao have struggled for consistency this season and have only managed to win two consecutive league games once this term. Over the last six games, they have posted a record of three wins, one draw and two losses. 

On the road this season, the visitors have earned 11 points in eight matches but do enter this contest aiming for a third consecutive away win following victories over Vitoria and Atletico Goianiense.