Preview & Prediction: São Paulo FC vs Clube Atlético Bragantino

In the upcoming Serie A face-off scheduled for 7th July 2024, São Paulo FC and Clube Atlético Bragantino will clash. The last encounter between these two saw São Paulo triumph with a 2-0 victory. Their history reveals that the teams have met 22 times, with São Paulo winning 8 and Bragantino taking the prize in 9 bouts. The balance of 5 matches ended in a draw.

Approaching this match, São Paulo displays an average home form, having notched up 7 points from their most recent 5 games. Their home ground has seen them win 4 consecutive home games, with the team scoring in all 5 past games. However, they have seen some goal-scoring struggles lately, with the team failing to score in two of their last five games.

On the other hand, Bragantino arrives with strength as well, as they’ve picked up 12 points from their preceding 5 games. They have managed to keep their status unbeaten in their last 5 away games. Adding to their positive momentum, they have secured 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games, letting in only 3 goals during these encounters. They also come in after scoring in their last 9 games, bagging a total of 8 goals in their past five outings.

Assessing their past clashes, an average of 2.73 goals have been recorded per game, and both teams have scored 50% of the time. This season, São Paulo has averaged 1.86 Points Per Game in home matches, whereas Bragantino has averaged 0.86 Points Per Game in away matches. All these factors must be considered as we anticipate an intense showdown.

Insights

• São Paulo FC has shown a decent performance recently, gathering 7 points in the last 5 games in both home and away matches.
• The team has also been successful in scoring, recording goals in their last 5 games in front of home fans.
• However, their scoring efficiency has been inconsistent with the team failing to score in 2 of their last 5 games.
• Despite a good run of form, both teams scoring has been a rarity in São Paulo’s games with BTTS landing in just 16 out of 31 games.
• On the other hand, Clube Atlético Bragantino has shown strong form, amassing 12 points from their last 5 matches.
• Mirroring São Paulo, BTTS has occurred in just 2 of Bragantino’s last 5 games, but the team has been consistent in scoring with goals in their last 9 games.
• Additionally, Bragantino excels defensively, keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
• History provides a balanced view with São Paulo winning 8 and Bragantino winning 9 out of their last 22 matchups. 5 of these games have ended in a draw.
• The average score rate indicates a fairly high scoring match with previous games between São Paulo and Bragantino averaging 2.73 goals.
• On the strength of this season’s points per game statistic, São Paulo may have the edge of home ground advantage since their home PPG average is higher (1.86) than Bragantino’s away PPG average (0.86).

Match Forecast

• Both teams will display considerable skill on the ball, creating multiple chances.
• São Paulo FC may struggle to convert scoring chances due to its weak finishing skills.
• São Paulo FC’s weakness in defending against wing play might be capitalized on by Clube Atlético Bragantino, who incorporate width into their play style.
• Clube Atlético Bragantino’s ability to protect a lead may cause difficulties for São Paulo FC, particularly if they score early.
• There may be numerous offside calls due to São Paulo FC’s lack of discipline in maintaining their line.
• Defending set pieces by São Paulo FC could neutralize Atlético Bragantino’s attempts from corners and free kicks.
• The lack of rotation in Atlético Bragantino’s squad may lead to some predictability in their game plan.
• Due to both teams favoring a possession-based game, the match could largely be contested in midfield.
• Atlético Bragantino could be vulnerable to through ball attacks because of their weakened defence against such moves.
• The game might see individual errors from Atlético Bragantino that may be capitalized by São Paulo FC.
• The match may experience frequent switches in possession due to both teams’ weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
• Long shot attempts can be expected from both sides, more so from Atlético Bragantino who tend to take long shots.

Match Facts

• When Sao Paulo FC SP host Red Bull Bragantino SP, the most frequent scoreline is a 1-0 victory for Sao Paulo FC SP and this result has occurred in 3 matches.
• Looking at the previous 12 encounters with Sao Paulo FC SP at home, they have been victorious 8 times, experienced a draw once, and conceded defeat to Red Bull Bragantino SP three times, with a goal ratio of 23-11 benefiting Sao Paulo FC SP.
• From the last 25 meetings, Sao Paulo FC SP triumphed 12 times, drew 4 times, and Red Bull Bragantino SP won 9 matches. The goal distribution was 44-30, again, to the advantage of Sao Paulo FC SP.
• Previous season’s games ended as 3-0 (Sao Paulo FC SP home win) and 1-1 (draw at Red Bull Bragantino SP home).
• Sao Paulo FC SP have had four consecutive home victories in Brasileiro Serie A.
• A noteworthy point is that 39% of the goals netted by Sao Paulo FC SP occur from minute 76 to 90 – the highest ratio in the league. On the other hand, Red Bull Bragantino SP score 26% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
• Sao Paulo FC SP are currently on a four-match winning home streak.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP have successfully avoided defeat in their last 7 away games.
• Out of 16 home matches in the Brasileiro Serie A this season, Sao Paulo FC SP haven’t found the net in 4 of them, whereas Red Bull Bragantino SP has had 3 out of 15 away matches where they failed to score.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP’s away results this season: 5 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses.
• Sao Paulo FC SP’s top scorer is Jonathan Calleri with 9 goals, whereas Eduardo Sasha has struck 10 for Red Bull Bragantino SP.
• Highest assist numbers for each team: Alisson (Sao Paulo FC SP) with 5 and Lucas Evangelista (Red Bull Bragantino SP) with 7.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP has been efficiently scoring in their last 9 successive matches.
• 28% of half-time game leads are claimed by Sao Paulo FC SP, while Red Bull Bragantino SP leads in 41% of them.
• The most recent encounter between these two teams ended in a goalless draw.
• When setting the scene with a 1-0 lead at home, Sao Paulo FC SP win in 94% of these occasions; when Red Bull Bragantino SP establish a 1-0 lead away, they secure a 60% win rate.
• Sao Paulo FC SP overcome a 1-0 home deficit and win in 27% of cases, while Red Bull Bragantino SP only manage a 5% win rate when trailing 1-0 away.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP’s performance score in Brasileiro Serie A exceeds that of Sao Paulo FC SP.
• Comparing the last 5 games, Red Bull Bragantino SP shows a superior form to Sao Paulo FC SP.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP only suffered one loss in their last five encounters with Sao Paulo FC SP across all competitions.
• In the latest 5 showdowns, Sao Paulo FC SP managed only one win, while Red Bull Bragantino SP enjoyed two victories, with two games ending in a draw.
• Sao Paulo FC SP won just once in the five recent Brasileiro Serie A games against Red Bull Bragantino SP.
• In a typical game, Sao Paulo FC SP notches 1.6 goals against Red Bull Bragantino SP, who manage to respond with an average of 1.4 goals.
• Average goals per game between these two teams is 3; in the first half, this reduces to 1.
• Both teams are unfortunately coming from a loss in their last Brasileiro Serie A match.
• When at home, Sao Paulo FC SP typically scores 1.68 goals per game; when playing away, Red Bull Bragantino SP nets on average 1.29 goals.
• Sao Paulo FC SP have maintained their fortress, with no home losses in their five most recent matches.
• Both teams managed to keep a clean sheet in their last match.