Verdict: Bragantino win
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Serie A action in the early hours of Tuesday, Bragantino will welcome Juventude to Sao Paulo.
Bragantino
Starting with the hosts, extending on their Copa do Brasil adventure last week and punching their quarter-final spot thanks to a 6-1 aggregate win against Criciuma, Bragantino have enjoyed a bright start to proceedings. Despite spending the whole of last season looking over their shoulder looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, Fernando Seabra’s men find themselves scrapping it out in the Copa Libertadores spots. Despite being last seen in Serie A action slumping to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brazilian giants Palmeiras, the Sao Paulo-based outfit should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek, the former Cruzeiro boss will be excited by his side’s extended success on home soil. It should be highlighted, Bragantino have won four of their previous five home fixtures across all competitions.
Bragantino Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Bragantino will once again be without the quartet of Fernando, Lucas, Henry Mosquera and former Sao Paulo defender Nathan Mendes. However, making a cameo appearance off the bench against Guilherme over the weekend, 23-year-old Guilherme should get some more minutes under his belt.
Handed a full Copa do Brasil rest last time out, ex-Basel midfielder Eric Ramires should be handed a full recall in the middle of the park. Former Corinthians star Pedro Henrique will start at the heart of Seabra’s defence.
Juventude
As for the visitors, while Juventude might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they managed to keep hold of their Serie A status, Juventude have another real battle on their hands this time around. Last seen suffering a second-half collapse on home soil as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Fluminense, Fabio Matias’ men have ed just two points from any of their previous six Serie A appearances. Already scrapping it out in the relegation zone, the Verdao have also shown some worrying defensive struggles. Including a 5-0 drumming at the hands of Fortaleza earlier in the month, Juventude have shipped a staggering 18 goals on their six-match winless rut. Likewise, Tuesday’s guests have lost their last six consecutive matchups away from the Alfredo Jaconi across all competitions by an aggregate score of 19-2.
Juventude Team News
Yet to make a single Serie A appearance so far this season and still sidelined with a hamstring issue, Juventude will once again be without 22-year-old Cipriano here. However, despite missing out against Fluminense last week, former Botafogo youngster Enio could return to Matias’ squad.
Notching three goals in his previous five appearances, Talkers Cordoba loanee Emerson Batalla will shoulder plenty of Juventude’s goalscoring threat. One-time Udinese misfit Jadson will partner Caique Goncalves in the middle of the park.
Bragantino vs Juventude Key Factors to Consider
- Bragantino have ed seven points from their previous three Serie A showdowns against Juventude.
- Tuesday’s hosts have won four of their previous five home fixtures across all competitions.
- Likewise, Bragantino have recorded a clean sheet in each of those four victories in Sao Paulo.
- The Verdao have collected just a pair of points from their last six Serie A appearances.
- Juventude have lost their last six consecutive matchups away from the Alfredo Jaconi across all competitions by an aggregate score of 19-2.
Conclusion
Extending on their Copa do Brasil adventure over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 6-1 aggregate victory against Criciuma, Bragantino will be smelling another golden opportunity here. Winning four of their previous five showdowns in Sao Paulo, Tuesday’s hosts will be looking to extend their stay in the Copa Libertadores spots. Meeting a Juventude squad who find themselves at the heart of a public struggle, it is no surprise why Bragantino are pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek. With the Verdao losing their last six matchups away from the Alfredo Jaconi across all competitions by an aggregate score of 19-2, we are backing a home victory.
Verdict: Bragantino win
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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