RB Bragantino vs Vasco da Gama Prediction: The home side wants to forget the last game

RB Bragantino and their fans had a big disappointment this week, with a penalty shootout elimination in the Copa Sudamericana against América-MG. Red Bull was the favorite and brought a draw from Minas Gerais from the first leg, but a penalty kick awarded in the 100th minute gave América a 3-3 draw and led to a penalty shootout, where the Miners were better. The Massa Bruta wants to forget that game quickly and beat Vasco da Gama to stay in the top places of the Brasileirão. Vasco is second to last in the championship, but in the last round, it got a surprising result by beating Grêmio 1-0 at home. The Cariocas need to make more points if they want to get out of the relegation zone, but this match is very complicated.

RB Bragantino

Bragantino is in the group of second-placed teams alongside Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Fluminense, giants of Brazilian football. Its league performance has been extraordinary, with only three defeats suffered. In the last round, the Massa Bruta defeated away Coritiba by 1-0. At home, the team only lost once, scored 14 goals, conceded six, and is the favorite for this meeting with Vasco da Gama.

Expected opening lineup for RB Bragantino

Cleiton; Aderlan, Léo Ortiz, Luan Patrick, Juninho Capixaba; Matheus Fernandes, Lucas Evangelista, Bruninho; Sorriso, Eduardo Sasha, Vitinho.

Vasco da Gama

A goal from debutant Pablo Vegetti gave Vasco da Gama three precious points in an encounter with sixth-placed Grêmio. It was coach Ramon Diaz's first win in charge of a Vasco side that had lost four in a row. The Hill's Giant is six points behind Bahia, the first team out of the Z4, so the Cariocas still have a lot of work to do to get to safety. Getting a point at the Nabizão would be very positive for Vasco as at this stadium, Flamengo lost 4-0.

Expected opening lineup for Vasco da Gama

Léo Jardim; Robson Bambu, Medel, Léo, Lucas Piton; Jair, Marlon Gomes, Paulinho; Orellano, Gabriel Pec, Sebastián Ferreira.

Expert Betting Tips

Bragantino is better than its opponent but may be physically and psychologically tired from the midweek elimination from the Copa Sudamericana. The best remedy to overcome a defeat is to win the next match, and that's what Red Bull will try to do. For Vasco, bringing a point from Bragança Paulista would be very good, considering the value of the home team. I will bet on a Bragantino victory with a high goal limit.