RB Bragantino vs Atlético Goianiense Prediction: Red Bull must be careful

This Brasileirão match features Bragantino, in 9th place, against Atlético Goianiense, 17th in the table. The home side is theoretically favored to win the game but must be careful. The Goianos have shown a confident attitude on the road, losing only twice in seven games. Atlético is the sixth team with the most points secured away from home, so Bragantino must be competent to win.

The Massa Bruta drew 1-1 in Cuiabá despite its 67% ball possession. The Mato-Grossenses were the hosts but adopted a defensive strategy and played mainly not to lose. Even so, Cuiabá scored first through Erik Lacerda in the 33rd minute. Bragantino's response didn't take long, and Helinho scored a fabulous goal, his fourth in the Brasileirão. The second half was similar, with the Bragança Paulista side controlling the game and the Golden Dorado side trying to counter-attack, but there were no more goals. Pedro Caixinha's men now return home where they have won 13 of their 19 points. Bragantino is strong at the Nabizão, but the team must improve on the road.

The Dragon traveled to Belo Horizonte to face Atlético Mineiro and brought home a point. It was the Goianos' third straight draw, all with interim coach Anderson Gomes in charge. Despite the positive results, the club's board wants to appoint a new coach. Atlético Goianiense played very well at the Arena MRV, not just defending against a strong opponent. The Dragon scored in the 11th minute through Luis Fernando, the team's top scorer, but Paulinho equalized for the Miners in the 23rd minute. The goal didn't shake the Goianos, who tried their best to score a second goal. Despite being forced to give up possession in the second half, Atlético Goianiense counter-attacked several times with danger. The result and the performance are encouraging for the next game against Bragantino. The team is in the relegation zone but has shown that it can climb a few places in the standings.

Atlético Goianiense has achieved several positive results on the road, such as the victory over Fluminense or the draws with Internacional and Atlético Mineiro. The Goianos feel comfortable playing a counter-attacking style and have the space to do it in the matches away. Bragantino coach Pedro Caixinha will surely try to block Atlético Goianiense's attacking transitions. Red Bull is strong at home and should get the three points, but the team must be focused. I'm backing RB Bragantino to win.