Bragantino and Palmeiras will battle for three points in a Brasileirao Serie A round 29 clash on Saturday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Juventude last weekend.
Mandaca stepped off the bench to put the home side ahead three minutes into the second half. Eduardo Santos drew the game level with four minutes left on the clock.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a 2-1 home win over Atletico-MG. They took the lead through Raphael Veiga's penalty in first-half injury time while Hulk drew the game level midway through the second half. Veiga completed his brace once again from the spot with four minutes left on the clock.
The win left Verdão in second spot in the standings, having garnered 56 points from 28 games. Bragantino are 11th with 33 points to their name.
Bragantino vs Palmeiras Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Palmeiras have 24 wins from the last 34 head-to-head games. Bragantino were victorious five times while five games were drawn.
- Their most recent clash came in June 2024 when Palmeiras claimed a 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture.
- Eleven of Bragantino's last 13 games across competitions have seen both sides find the back of the net.
- Palmeiras are unbeaten in their last eight league games (six wins).
- Bragantino have won just one of their last 11 league games (five losses).
- Eight of Palmeiras' last nine competitive games have produced over 1.5 goals, with seven games in this run producing at least three goals.
Bragantino vs Palmeiras Prediction
Bragantino have struggled for form of late but their games have been entertaining, with their last six home games producing at least three goals and witnessing goals at both ends.
Palmeiras, for their part, are pushing Botafogo all the way in their quest to successfully defend their league crown. They sit just one point off the table-toppers with 10 games left in the season. Abel Ferreira's side are in fine form and have won their last six league games on the trot.
We are backing the visitors to claim a narrow victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Bragantino 1-2 Palmeiras
Bragantino vs Palmeiras Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Palmeiras to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Palmeiras to score over 1.5 goals