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Cruzeiro will invite RB Bragantino to Estádio Raimundo Sampaio in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday. Both teams have endured a decent run in the league thus far, with the hosts in sixth place in the standings with 26 points, four more than the visitors, who are in ninth place.
The hosts made it two wins on the trot on Wednesday with a 2-0 away triumph over Gremio, thanks to first-half goals from Ramiro and Arthur. Gremio's Walter Kannemann was sent off in the second half, which prevented them from completing a comeback.
The visitors have seen a drop in form recently, with just one win in their last four league games. They fell to a 2-0 away loss to Sao Paulo last week, failing to score for the first time in all competitions since May.
Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 16 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the hosts having a narrow 7-6 lead in wins and three games ending in draws.
- The hosts were unbeaten in their two league meetings against the visitors last season, recording an away win and playing a goalless draw at home while keeping clean sheets in these games.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last six meetings against the visitors, recording four wins.
- The hosts are on an eight-game winning streak at home in all competitions, keeping five clean sheets.
- RB Bragantino are winless in their last four away games in the Brazilian Serie A, suffering three losses.
- The hosts have outscored the visitors 21-20 in 15 league games and have conceded one goal fewer (17) in these games.
Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino Prediction
Celeste made it two wins on the spin on Wednesday, after having suffered back-to-back losses, and will look to make it three wins on the trot. They have a 100% record at home in the Brazilian Serie A this season and are strong favorites.
Massa Bruta have enjoyed a week's rest for their trip to Belo Horizonte and also welcome back top-scorer Helinho, who served a suspension last week. Nonetheless, they have just one win in away meetings against the hosts, which is a cause for concern.
Considering the home advantage for Celeste and their dominance in this fixture recently, they are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Cruzeiro 2-1 RB Bragantino
Cruzeiro vs RB Bragantino Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Cruzeiro to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Helinho to score or assist any time - Yes
