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Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Red Bull Bragantino and Athletico Paranaense square off at the Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid on Sunday. Pedro Caixinha’s men have won their last three home games in the league and will look to maintain this impressive run.
Red Bull Bragantino played out a 1-1 draw with Ecuadorian outfit Barcelona SC in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana knockout-stage playoff clash on Wednesday.
Caixinha’s side now turn their attention to Serie A, where they have lost their last two matches and have failed to win four of their last five games since late June.
With 22 points from 16 matches, Red Bull Bragantino are currently 10th in the Serie A table, level on points with 11th-placed Atletico Mineiro.
Like the hosts, Atletico Paranaense played out a 1-1 draw with Cerro Porteno in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana knockout-stage playoff in midweek.
Martin Varini’s men now return to action in Serie A, where they have struggled for results in recent weeks, winning just two of their last eight games since June.
Atletico Paranaese are currently eighth in the league standings, having picked up 25 points from their 16 matches so far.
Red Bull Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With four wins from the last 11 meetings between the sides, Athletico Paranaense hold a slight upper hand in the history of this fixture.
- Red Bull Bragantino have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on four occasions.
- Athletico Paranaense have lost just one of their last five away matches across all competitions while claiming two wins and two draws since mid-June.
- Bragantino are unbeaten in their last four home matches, picking up three wins and one draw since a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico Mineiro on June 12.
Red Bull Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction
The last four meetings between Red Bull Bragantino and Paranaense have produced a combined 16 goals and we anticipate a thrilling contest at the Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid this weekend.
Bragantino are unbeaten in their last three games against Paranaense and we fancy them to come away with all three points in front of their home supporters.
Prediction: Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 Athletico Paranaense
Red Bull Bragantino vs Athletico Paranaense Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Red Bull Bragantino to win
Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in five of the last six meetings between the sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in seven of Bragantino’s last eight encounters)
