RB Bragantino vs Atlético-MG Prediction: Incredible Bragantino puts pressure on leader

Red Bull Bragantino made the most of the bizarre events in the Botafogo game by reducing the gap to the leader to seven points. In the match between Botafogo and Athletico-PR, the electric system at the Nilton Santos failed, and the game had to be suspended after 51 minutes with the score at 1-1. The referee's decision came after several interruptions in the first half that caused lighting and VAR failures. In a controversial decision, the CBF scheduled the remaining 39 minutes of the match for the following day without spectators in the stands, citing security reasons in Rio de Janeiro due to the clash between Flamengo and Vasco da Gama. The following day, the teams failed to score a goal in an empty stadium. The mess continued as the CBF decided to postpone the match between Botafogo and Fortaleza because the minimum interval of hours between games could not be met. Botafogo expressed its desire to play on the originally scheduled date, claiming that the 39 minutes played on Sunday would not be relevant to the players' physical condition. The CBF upheld the decision, and the league leader will have to play the game at a later date. It seemed relevant to me to describe these events that have the potential to influence the outcome of the Brasileirão. Second-placed RB Bragantino can benefit from this situation because if the team wins, it could move to just four points behind Botafogo.

A goal from the penalty spot by Sasha gave the Massa Bruta a very important victory against Fluminense. Pedro Caixinha's side has now gone eight games without losing, and it looks like they'll be fighting for the title. Red Bull is the top-form team in the Série A and will be looking to pick up another three points against Atlético Mineiro. Bragantino is the team with the fewest defeats in the Brasileirão and has only lost once at home.

The Rooster travels to Bragança Paulista, trying to forget the club's most painful defeat. In the first Clássico Mineiro at the Arena MRV, Atlético lost 1-0 to rival Cruzeiro with an own goal from Jamerson in the 87th minute. The team could have reached fifth place in case of victory, but it failed completely with a very uninspiring display. It was the second home defeat in a row for Atlético, showing once again that the team is suited for playing away from home on the counter-attack. That's what Scolari's team will be looking to do at the Nabizão.

Atlético Mineiro defends well, especially on the road. The Rooster has won its last two away games 2-0, against Internacional and Palmeiras. Bragantino is the favorite but may be under some pressure to get closer to leader Botafogo, whose game has been postponed. I'm betting on a match with a maximum of two goals, bearing in mind that Atlético has the second-best defense in the competition, and the bet can prevent a possible surprise.