Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – Match Preview

Red Bull Bragantino is gearing up to host Fortaleza in a thrilling Serie A Round 23 clash. The match is scheduled for Friday, August 17th, at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium. It will start at 21:30 GMT. Bragantino, currently 11th in the standings, has accumulated 27 points from 20 matches. Fortaleza, in second place, has 42 points from 21 games. Both teams are keen on a win; Bragantino aims to move up the table, and Fortaleza wants to maintain their impressive form.

Red Bull Bragantino – Form

Red Bull Bragantino has had varied results lately. They faced a 2:1 defeat against Corinthians at home on August 14th, defying bookmakers’ predictions. Before this, they lost 3:2 to Athletico Paranaense in a Cup match. However, they managed a 2:2 draw with Vasco da Gama on August 3rd. Goals were scored by Jhonatan and Helio Junio. Despite these challenges, the team has consistently scored in recent matches.

Fortaleza – Form

Fortaleza has shown strong form away from home. Their latest match, on August 14, 2024, against Rosario Central, ended in a 1-1 draw. This result was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they won 2-1 against Cruzeiro on August 6. Breno Lopes and Renato Kayzer scored, surprising many. Another 1-1 draw came against Criciuma on July 24, with Juan Martin Lucero scoring. These results matched bookmaker predictions.

Red Bull Bragantino – Fortaleza – Head to Head

The last game between these teams was on April 28, 2024. It ended in a 1:1 draw. In their last 10 meetings, Bragantino has won 5 times, and Fortaleza has won 4. This shows a closely contested rivalry. In the last 5 home matches for Bragantino, both teams scored in 4 games. Bragantino tends to win and score over 2.5 goals in their home games against Fortaleza.

Red Bull Bragantino – Fortaleza – Standings

As Round 23 of Serie A approaches, Bragantino and Fortaleza are in different spots in the standings. Bragantino is 11th with 27 points from 20 matches. They have scored 25 goals and conceded 24. Fortaleza, in contrast, is second with 42 points from 21 games. They have scored 27 goals and conceded 19. Bragantino will need a strong performance to close the gap with Fortaleza.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – Top scorers

Helio Junio leads Bragantino’s scoring with 7 goals. He is supported by midfielders Lucas Evangelista, Eduardo Sasha, Lincoln, and Ramires, who have each scored twice. For Fortaleza, Juan Martin Lucero has scored 8 goals. Tomas Pochettino, Breno Lopes, and Renato Kayzer have each added 3 goals. Bruno Pacheco has also scored, showing Fortaleza’s diverse attacking options.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer 2.20 odds for a Bragantino win, 3.30 for a draw, and 3.40 for a Fortaleza victory. Despite Bragantino’s home advantage, their recent form has been inconsistent. Fortaleza has performed well, especially at home. The head-to-head record slightly favors Bragantino. However, Fortaleza’s league position and fewer absences might give them an edge.

Alternative betting markets include “halftime-fulltime” options and “draw-no-bet” for Bragantino at 1.571. The “double-chance” market offers odds for a Fortaleza win or draw at 1.333. These options suit different betting strategies.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market for this match is appealing. With 9 of the last 11 meetings exceeding 2.5 goals, “Over 2.5” at 2.075 is promising. Bragantino and Fortaleza have shown they can score and concede goals. “Under 2.5” is priced at 1.727, for those expecting a tighter game.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – BTTS Betting

The BTTS odds are 1.80 for ‘Yes’ and 1.95 for ‘No’. In 4 of the last 5 home games for Bragantino, both teams scored. Given both teams’ scoring and conceding records this season, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.80 is attractive for this fixture.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Fortaleza – Prediction