Bragantino vs Atletico Paranense Prediction: 22/7/2024

In Gameweek 18 of the Brasileiro, RB Bragantino host Athletico Paranaense on Sunday night. The hosts are currently in 10th place, while the visitors are in 8th place.

RB Bragantino started the season strongly, unbeaten in their first five games. However, their form has dropped off recently, earning just four points from their last five games and losing their last two league games. Their most recent defeat came against Cruzeiro last weekend, leaving them with 22 points from 16 games and seven points off the top six.

Despite these struggles, Pedro Caixinha’s team have a solid home record, with 16 points from a possible 21 (W5 D1 L1) and are currently on a three-game home winning streak. The last meeting between these teams ended in a draw, but Bragantino had won the previous two meetings.

Athletico Paranaense also lost their most recent league game, 3-1 at home to Bahia, leaving them on 25 points after 16 games, three points ahead of Bragantino. Athletico PR have struggled for consistency, having won back-to-back league games just once this season. In their last six games, they have won three, drawn one and lost two.

Away from home, Athletico PR have earned 11 points from eight games and are aiming for a third consecutive away win after victories over Vitoria and Atletico Goianiense.

Key points for Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense:

• In eight of Bragantino’s last ten league games, both teams have scored.
• Bragantino has kept just one clean sheet in the last 10 games.
• Both teams have scored in each of Bragantino’s last five home games.
• Seven of Athletico PR’s last ten league games have ended with a goal from both teams.
• Athletico PR has kept only one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Prediction

Both teams go into this match in mixed form, making it difficult to predict a clear winner. Their defensive records show that they both concede more than a goal per game. So the smart bet seems to be for both teams to find the net.

Our prediction for RB Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense is: Both teams to score!