In Gameweek 18 of the Brasileiro, RB Bragantino will take on Athletico Paranaense on Sunday night. The hosts are currently in 10th place, while the visitors sit in 8th.
RB Bragantino started the season well, remaining unbeaten in their first five matches. However, their form has declined recently, securing only four points from their last five games and losing their last two league matches. Their most recent defeat was against Cruzeiro last weekend, leaving them with 22 points from 16 games, seven points away from the top six.
Despite these recent struggles, Pedro Caixinha’s team boasts a strong home record, earning 16 points out of a possible 21 (W5 D1 L1) and currently enjoying a three-match home winning streak. The last meeting between these teams ended in a draw, but Bragantino had won the two previous encounters.
Athletico Paranaense also lost their most recent league match, falling 3-1 at home to Bahia, which keeps them on 25 points after 16 games, three points ahead of Bragantino. Athletico PR has struggled with consistency, managing to win two consecutive league games only once this season. In their last six matches, they have recorded three wins, one draw, and two losses.
On the road, Athletico PR has collected 11 points from 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 enter this match in mixed form, making it challenging to predict a clear winner. Their defensive records show they both tend to concede more than a goal per game. Therefore, the best bet appears to be on both teams finding the net.
Our prediction for RB Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense is: Both teams to score!
