Vitória vs RB Bragantino Prediction: A game between teams in trouble

Vitória and Bragantino are in the confusing bottom half of the table, where all teams are involved in the relegation battle. The home team is in the worst situation, in 18th place with 29 points. Bragantino is 13th with 34 points but hasn't won in five games, so the pressure is mounting.

The Barra's Lion drew 2-2 away to Atlético Mineiro after trailing 2-0 at half-time. A second-half comeback gave Vitória a precious point before the international break. The match was two weeks ago, so Thiago Carpini had plenty of time to work calmly with his players. The Baianos are in the relegation zone and desperately need points. If they beat Bragantino, they will finish the round outside the Z4 with the same points as Corinthians, but with an advantage in the tie-breaker. The players must control their anxiety in this crucial game against Bragantino.

The Massa Bruta remains on a winless streak, but in the last round, it drew 0-0 with Palmeiras, who had won six straight league matches. Bragantino had a competent defensive performance, blocking the paths to its goal. This game against Vitória will clarify the near future of Pedro Caixinha's team. If Red Bull wins, it will be more comfortable, increasing its lead over a direct competitor. Bragantino's situation will become more complicated in case of defeat, as it will be just two points above the relegation zone.

The game should be pretty even, and if Vitória has a better chance of winning, it's because it plays at home. Looking at the individual quality of the two teams, it seems clear that Bragantino is superior. It's not easy to explain Bragantino's underperformance, but sometimes there are bad seasons, and this one started with the failure to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. The draw with Palmeiras in the last round may have been the result the team needed to gain confidence. It's tricky to predict the result of this match, so I'm betting on a game with a maximum of two goals scored, which covers several outcomes.