Bangu Atletico Clube vs Resende RJ Prediction: An Important Fixture for the Two Sides

In the upcoming fixture of the Campeonato Carioca Série A, Bangu will be up against Resende at the Estádio Moça Bonita in Rio de Janeiro. With Bangu drawing its first game of the season, Bangu stands 4th with a single point in the points table. On the other hand, Resende finds itself in 11th place due to the defeat in their opening game. Considering the importance of every scheduled game, teams will be looking forward to keeping a minimum goal difference in order to have the highest chances for qualification. The last time these two sides played, the game ended in a draw (0-0). However, Resende was successful in defeating Bangu only once in 2019. 

Going in the game, Bangu is coming off a draw against Boavista (2-2), in which Felipe Silva Rodrigues Luis was superb, scoring two back to back goals in the 48th and 55th minute of play. For the upcoming game as well, much will depend on the likes of Felipe Silva. According to the stats, Bangu has a winning percentage of just 37.49%, which needs to be improved if they aspire to stay in the hunt for the top four standings.

Going in the contest, Resende RJ is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (0-2), in which Resende scored an own goal in the 20th minute, which added pressure to the entire lineup. With the contracts for Dener, Victor Brasil, Rayne, Caxambu, and Juninho, Resende RJ can produce a competitive competition. Resende RJ’s away record has been inconsistent as it has just managed to have 20% clean sheets in away fixtures. However, Resende RJ has a goal scoring average of 1.3 goals per game.

Going in the game, Bangu looks comfortable for the home fixture, and is likely to score two or more goals. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals and only the home side to score. The final scoreline is likely to be 2-0.

• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53
• Bangu Atletico Clube to Win for 2.20
• Correct Score 2-0 for 9.00