Fortaleza vs RB Bragantino: Predictions and Betting Tips

Fortaleza

Fortaleza is undoubtedly the surprise package of the Brazilian league, as it is one of the most lesser-known teams that, in theory, should be fighting to avoid relegation. However, they are currently in third place, just four points behind first.

Fortaleza are also the best-performing home team so far, having won five out of six matches and drawn the other. They have scored 15 goals and conceded only four.

RB Bragantino

RB Bragantino, one of the many teams owned by the big American energy drink chain Red Bull, are currently in fourth place, tied on points with Fortaleza.

Bragantino, along with Palmeiras, are the highest scoring team so far, having scored 24 goals in 12 games, though they have also conceded quite a few goals, 15 in 12 games.

Bragantino are also the best away team so far, having won five out of six matches and drawn the other.

Key Stats:

• Four wins and one draw for Fortaleza in their last five games
• Three consecutive matches without conceding a goal for Fortaleza
• 12 consecutive home matches without losing for Fortaleza
• 13 consecutive matches without losing for RB Bragantino, comprising seven wins and six draws
• Six consecutive away matches without losing for RB Bragantino, comprising five wins and one draw

Fortaleza vs RB Bragantino Predictions

Two of the most in-form teams in Brazil face each other, as the best home team face off against the best away team. Both teams are currently at a very similar level, both are high scorers and in recent matches both are strong defensively. Therefore, we think that with two teams facing each other in such good form, we think that both teams will be wary of each other’s talents and both will play cautiously. For this reason, we see the match ending in a draw.