Even though Bragantino ended their 14-game unbeaten streak last week, they look for a quick response against an out of form Gremio. The match schedules for Sunday at Braganca Paulista, with kickoff at 3 am.
The momentum for the Campeonato’s Brasileiro title chase race has been stalling after a series of draws. On the other hand, their hosts are on three straight wins in Serie A.
The invincible status for Bragantino in the Brazilian top-flight came to an end last week. It took a 1-0 loss to Fortaleza to end the amazing 14 games unbeaten streak.
However, the moment was coming for a long time especially given their recent three draws in Serie A. Furthermore, the side only has one win over the past month. It has been a disastrous five matches spell. The climb is gassing Palmeiras in their bid to overturn the fortunes.
After starting at the top of Serie A, the side finds themselves chasing the pack for fourth place, with seven points adrift in the top corner. However, the Red Bull-outfit are the second-highest scoring side in the division.
Meanwhile, it was a fortunate fortune for Gremio after crushing out of the last eight Copa Sudamericana. It was a terrible start for the campaign that ended with former coach Tiago Nunes parting ways. The side is currently on three straight wins.
Red Bull Bragantino vs Gremio Head to Head
Both sides have two games against each other, with each side taking one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Fortaleza 1-0 Bragantino
- Bragantino 1-1 Independiente del Valle
- Bragantino 2-2 Santos
- Independiente del Valle 0-2 Bragantino
- Club Athletico Paranaense 2-2 Bragantino
Away
- Vitoria 0-3 Gremio
- Gremio 1-1 Atletico Mineiro
- Gremio 1-2 LDQ Quito
- Fluminense 0-1 Gremio
- Gremio 0-0 Internacional
Red Bull Bragantino Team News
The hosts contend without an injury quartet, including Vitinho, Rafael Luiz, Luan Candido and Gabriel Novaes. In addition, Bruno Tubarao continues with nursing a broken ankle. Furthermore, Claudinho remains unavailable while out on duty at the Japan Olympics with Brazil.
Gremio Team News
The camp remains without goalkeeper Brenno Costa plus midfielder Matheus Henrique is also out. Other injury contenders at the camp include Ferreira with a knee injury while Thiago Santos is nursing a thigh injury. Douglas Costa is proving his prowess at the camp.
Prediction and Odds
The hosts are currently on a declining form while their visitors are finding momentum thus, we expect a heated encounter.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
