RB Bragantino vs Grêmio Prediction: Two teams from the top 6 will fight for victory

This match is one of the best in Round 23 of the Brasileirão. Facing each other will be two teams exceeding the expectations set at the start of the season. RB Bragantino is in sixth place and hosts Grêmio, which is in third with one less game played. If the Gaúchos win their game in hand against Corinthians, they will move into second place, nine points behind leader Botafogo. If Grêmio had performed better away from home, the top spot would have been even closer. In its last three road matches, the Immortal has only picked up one point, and all those fixtures were against bottom-placed teams. Bragantino, on the other hand, is a consistent team at home and has only lost once in Round 3. In case of victory, Red Bull will equal Grêmio on points, so the Gaúchos will have to play a high-quality game if they want to take the three points to Porto Alegre.

The nil-nil draw at the Mineirão against Cruzeiro in the last round reflected well the production of both teams. There weren't many chances, and the teams didn't take many risks. It was the Massa Bruta's second consecutive game without conceding a goal. In Round 21, Bragantino beat Cuiabá 2-0 at home. The good defensive organization is one of the biggest strengths of Pedro Caixinha's team, which now has a tough test against Grêmio's attack, one of the best in the Série A.

The Tricolor Gaúcho has taken advantage of two home games in a row to score six points and is, therefore, still in a position that gives the club direct access to the Copa Libertadores. Grêmio is the third team with the best home record, but its output drops dramatically away from home, where the Gaúchos' record is no higher than 11th place. Playing at the Nabi Abi Chedid isn't easy as we only have to remember that Flamengo lost 4-0 at this stadium, so the odds point to a Bragantino victory. The team from Porto Alegre will be looking for a surprise and a different attitude away from home. However, coach Renato Portaluppi has a few problems in midfield because Villasanti and Carballo are on national team duty and are not guaranteed to play against Red Bull.

RB Bragantino is the favorite for this game due to Grêmio's poor away record. Still, I will bet against the odds and opt for a Double Chance in favor of Grêmio. Two wins in a row have given the players confidence, and they'll be looking for a third, knowing that a draw at Bragantino's stadium isn't a bad result.