RB Bragantino vs Fortaleza Prediction and Betting Tips | 17th August 2024

RB Bragantino will entertain Fortaleza at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. The sides are on opposite paths as they head for this clash.

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RB Bragantino are winless in their last six games in all competitions, including three league defeats. This has left them stagnant in the standings, sitting in 11th spot with 27 points and trailing the top position by 16 points. Head coach Pedro Caixinha is anxious to stop the bleeding as they take on the visitors.

Massa Bruta’s dip in form could be attributed to their injury crisis, which began early last month. Centre-back Pedro Henrique picked up a hamstring injury, with a return date still unknown. Left-back Juninho Capixaba and midfielders Matheus Fernandes and Eric Ramires have all been sidelined through injuries.

Fortaleza are in good form. They have suffered just one defeat in their last 14 matches in all competitions, winning 10 times. The visitors are second placed in the standings with 42 points - one point behind the leaders Botafogo. Fortaleza have one match in hand. Last season they finished in 10th place.

Leao do Pici are on track to clinch their first Serie A title and they look unstoppable. Fortaleza emerged victorious in their last visit to Bragantino (2-1) but were defeated in their previous trip (2-1). Fortaleza are pressing on in the 2024 Copa Sudamericana, topping their group to qualify for the round of 16.

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RB Bragantino vs Fortaleza Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Bragantino have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against Fortaleza.
• Bragantino have won four times and lost once in their last five matches at home against Fortaleza.
• Bragantino have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches at home.
• Fortaleza have won twice, drawn twice and lost once in their last five away matches.
• Bragantino have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five matches while Fortaleza have won thrice and drawn twice. Form Guide: Bragantino –L-D-L-D-L, Fortaleza – D-W-W-W-D.

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RB Bragantino vs Fortaleza Prediction

RB Bragantino have beaten the visitors many times at home but they are about to entertain a new and in-form version of Fortaleza.

Argentine star Juan Martín Lucero is the league’s second top scorer currently with eight goals. He remains Fortaleza's main attacking threat.

Fortaleza are expected to prevail based on form and individuality.

Prediction: RB Bragantino 1-2 Fortaleza

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RB Bragantino vs Fortaleza Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result – Fortaleza to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes

Tip 3: Fortaleza to score first – Yes

Tip 4: RB Bragantino to score - Yes