Bragantino vs Atletico Paranense Prediction: 22/7/2024

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

RB Bragantino started the season strongly, going unbeaten in their first five matches. However, their form has dipped recently, earning only four points from their last five games and losing their last two league matches. Their latest defeat was against Cruzeiro last weekend, leaving them with 22 points from 16 games and seven points shy of the top six.

Despite these struggles, Pedro Caixinha’s team has a solid home record, securing 16 points out of a possible 21 (W5 D1 L1) and currently on a three-match home winning streak. The last encounter between these teams ended in a draw, but Bragantino had won the previous two meetings.

Athletico Paranaense also lost their most recent league match, falling 3-1 at home to Bahia, keeping them on 25 points after 16 games, three points ahead of Bragantino. Athletico PR has struggled with consistency, only managing to win two consecutive league games once this season. In their last six matches, they have three wins, one draw, and two losses.

Away from home, Athletico PR has earned 11 points in eight matches and is aiming for a third consecutive away win following victories over Vitoria and Atletico Goianiense.

 

Key Points for Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense:

• Eight of Bragantino’s last 10 league matches have seen both teams score.
• Bragantino has kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 games.
• Both teams have scored in each of Bragantino’s last five home matches.
• Seven of Athletico PR’s last 10 league games have ended with both teams scoring.
• Athletico PR has only kept one clean sheet in their last 10 matches.

 

Prediction

Both teams come into this match in mixed form, making it hard to predict a clear winner. Their defensive records show they both concede more than a goal per game. Thus, the smart bet seems to be on both teams finding the net.

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