São Paulo vs RB Bragantino Prediction: The Paulistas are looking for their fourth straight win

São Paulo picked up a significant win over Athletico Paranaense in Curitiba. Zubeldía's men performed very well throughout the game and deserved their victory. The team reacted well to the two defeats to Cuiabá and Vasco da Gama and is now on a winning streak. If they beat RB Bragantino, the Paulistas will record their fourth consecutive win.

São Paulo

It soon became clear that the Tricolor wanted to win at the Ligga Arena, where Athletico hadn't lost for the last 21 matches in the Brasileirão. São Paulo had several dangerous counter-attacks in the first half, and no one was surprised when Ferreira scored in the 33rd minute with a magnificent left-footed volley. However, five minutes later, veteran Fernandinho equalized the match with a low shot from outside the box. In the second half, the Paranaenses started better and threatened Jandrei's goal but could not score. Then, in the 61st minute, after a bad pass by the Athletico defense, Calleri went one-on-one with Leo Linck, and after a first save by the goalkeeper, he didn't miss on the second attempt. São Paulo made it 2-1 and would never lose the lead again. Linck was shown the red card in the 76th minute for kicking an opponent, and from then on, the Paulistas controlled the game. The Tricolor is now in fifth place with 24 points, six behind leader Flamengo.

RB Bragantino

Red Bull entered the match with Atlético Goianiense at full speed. Lincoln in the 5th minute and Helinho in the 20th minute gave the home side a two-goal lead very early on the game. Luiz Fernando reduced the deficit for the Goianos in the 29th minute, but Lincoln scored his second goal before the break to set up the final result. In the second half, the Massa Bruta held on to the result. RB Bragantino is now in seventh place with 22 points. Red Bull is the second team with the most points playing as a host but has struggled on the road. The game at the Morumbi, against São Paulo, will be tricky.

Expert Betting Tips

São Paulo is in a good moment, with three straight wins, and is the favorite to win this game, not least because Bragantino hasn't done well away from home. However, there are some factors to consider. São Paulo coach Luis Zubeldía received a red card in Curitiba and will miss the match. Also, the Argentine won't be able to use Ferreira and Calleri. Both forwards saw their third yellow card and will face a ban. On the Red Bull side, Helinho, the team's top scorer, also saw his third yellow card and won't be able to help his teammates. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of São Paulo with a maximum of three goals scored. This bet could prevent a poor showing from the Paulistas, who will play without two key players and their coach.