RB Bragantino vs Cuiabá Prediction: After a heavy defeat, Bragantino wants some redemption

Perhaps the most surprising result of the last round was RB Bragantino's 4-0 defeat against Bahia. Bragantino had never beaten the Baianos in Salvador, but it was a terrible result for a side that had the second-best defense in the league before the game. Red Bull will want to redeem themselves in front of their fans in this meeting with Cuiabá. The Dourado also lost its last game, but the defeat was only natural, even though it was at home to Palmeiras. In this upcoming match, the team from Mato Grosso do Sul will be looking to get another away point. Cuiabá is now the fourth-best team away from home, surpassed in that stat by Flamengo and Palmeiras in the last round, but still an excellent record.

The Massa Bruta has been very consistent in the league, with few defeats and few goals conceded, occupying 6th place. The heavy defeat to Bahia was only Red Bull's fourth loss, but it was its worst performance. Pedro Caixinha's team lost its characteristic solidity in Salvador, I would say, due to the strange way they conceded the first two goals, both from corner kicks, where the team is usually competent. Bragantino could have scored several times in the first half, but Marcos Felipe, Bahia's goalkeeper, denied the goal three times. Bad days happen, and the players probably understood they weren't at their best after an unfortunate game opening. Only a win can help forget this performance, and that's what Bragantino will try to do.

After six games without a loss, the Dourado suffered its second consecutive defeat against Palmeiras. The Brazilian champions were very focused at the Arena Pantanal and won without much trouble. After the loss to Athletico-PR, which ended a fantastic unbeaten run, Cuiabá seems to have returned to a more normal level. Still, the team is in 9th place in the Brasileirão, ahead of much better teams such as São Paulo, Corinthians, Atlético Mineiro, and Internacional. However, a possible third defeat in a row could increase the pressure on the players, so a draw away to Bragantino would be a good result.

A reaction from Bragantino to the last match's outcome is a strong possibility. The team should be solid in the defense again. Cuiabá also knows how to defend well and is very competent away from home. I'm betting on a number of goals under 2.5, predicting a tactical game with few goals scored.