Match Preview: Clube Atlético Bragantino vs Criciúma EC

In this upcoming clash between Clube Atlético Bragantino and Criciúma EC at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid, neither team has shown stellar form of late. Bragantino, however, enters with a slight edge, unbeaten in their last three home games, managing to sustain some momentum despite not securing a win in their previous five outings. The draw has been a recurring theme for Bragantino, as they’ve split points in four of those fixtures, which could indicate another close contest.

Goal-scoring has been a concern for Bragantino, as they’ve only found the net three times across the last five matches and failed to score in two of them. Nevertheless, with both teams scoring in three out of these games, the potential for BTTS (Both Teams To Score) could once again be realized.

On the other side, Criciúma’s form has been less encouraging, with just one point gleaned from their last five matches. Their struggles are pronounced with three games without a goal in the same period. Despite their dismal away form—averaging just 0.83 points per game—they will be eager to reverse this decline but face a tall order against a Bragantino side that tends to hold firm at home.

Historical encounters between these teams suggest a closely fought duel, with past meetings often low-scoring affairs. With both squads languishing in finding the back of the net recently, this match might not see an abundance of goals.

Given these factors, a draw seems a probable outcome, though Bragantino’s home advantage and resilient defense could tip the balance in their favor for a narrow victory. Expect a tactical battle where defensive solidity takes precedence, possibly leading to a low-scoring event.

Insights

• Bragantino has been struggling overall but remains unbeaten in their last 3 home games.
• Bragantino has managed to avoid a loss in 4 of their last 5 games but has not registered a win, finishing with 4 draws.
• Both teams have only scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches.
• BTTS (Both Teams to Score) has been frequent for Bragantino, occurring in 64% of their matches this season, while Criciúma sees BTTS in 64.9% of their games.
• Criciúma’s current form is poor with 4 losses and 1 draw in the last 5 matches.
• Bragantino has failed to score in 2 of their recent 5 games, similar to Criciúma, demonstrating issues in attack.
• Criciúma is in a goal drought, failing to score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
• Historic matches between the two sides reveal a balanced outcome with both teams winning 3 games each in their last 8 meetings.
• Previous encounters between the two sides averaged slightly under 2 goals per game, indicating tight defenses or inefficient attacks in fixtures.
• Bragantino averages 1.56 points per game at home, notably better than Criciúma’s 0.83 points per game away.

Match Forecast

• Clube Atlético Bragantino might exploit through balls to create chances, especially targeting areas where Criciuma could be weak against long balls and through attacks down the wings.
• Criciuma EC could capitalize on set pieces and direct free kicks considering their strengths in these areas and Bragantino’s weakness in aerial duels.
• Both teams may struggle with keeping possession, leading to a game with frequent transitions.
• Criciuma could find opportunities to shoot from range as Bragantino occasionally takes long shots themselves.
• Bragantino might face challenges in finishing scoring chances, leading to missed opportunities in front of goal.
• Bragantino’s strategy of attacking down the left could exploit Criciuma’s weakness in defending against wing attacks.
• Criciuma’s offside vulnerabilities may be tested by Bragantino’s frequent use of the offside trap.
• Individual errors from both sides may lead to unexpected turnovers and scoring chances.
• As both teams tend to use long balls, the match could see numerous aerial duels, where Criciuma traditionally has an advantage.

Match Facts

• The 0-1 scoreline is the most frequent outcome when Red Bull Bragantino SP faces Criciuma EC SC, occurring in four matches.
• In their last seven home games against Criciuma EC SC, Red Bull Bragantino SP has secured two wins, two draws, while Criciuma EC SC has clinched three victories. The total goal difference leans towards Criciuma EC SC, 12-10.
• Across 14 past encounters, Red Bull Bragantino SP has won three times, drawn three times, and Criciuma EC SC has won eight times, with a goal difference of 20-15 favoring Criciuma EC SC.
• Criciuma EC SC’s most recent away win against Red Bull Bragantino SP occurred in 2015.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP nets 22% of their total goals between the 0-15 minute mark.
• Criciuma EC SC scores 24% of their goals between the 31-45 minute interval.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP is in a winless streak of their last 12 games.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP has played seven consecutive home matches without securing a victory.
• Criciuma EC SC is winless in their last eight games.
• Criciuma EC SC hasn’t won in their last five away matches.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP remains undefeated against Criciuma EC SC in their last three home meetings.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP has failed to score in four of their 18 home games in the Brasileiro Serie A this season.
• Criciuma EC SC hasn’t scored in five of their 18 away games in the Brasileiro Serie A this season.
• Eduardo Sasha is Red Bull Bragantino SP’s leading scorer with five goals, while Yannick Bolasie has netted eight times for Criciuma EC SC.
• Jadsom leads Red Bull Bragantino SP with nine yellow cards, and Rodrigo has the same number for Criciuma EC SC.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP wins the first half in 26% of their matches compared to Criciuma EC SC’s 49%.
• The last game between these teams resulted in a win for Criciuma EC SC by a one-goal margin.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP has a 70% win rate when leading 1-0 at home, whereas Criciuma EC SC wins 57% of their matches when leading 0-1 away.
• When trailing 0-1 at home, Red Bull Bragantino SP wins 21% of their games, while Criciuma EC SC wins 8% when down 1-0 away.
• In Brasileiro Serie A, Red Bull Bragantino SP outperforms Criciuma EC SC.
• Over the last five matches, Red Bull Bragantino SP has shown better form than Criciuma EC SC.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP has suffered just one defeat against Criciuma EC SC in their last five encounters across all competitions.
• In the last five meetings, Red Bull Bragantino SP has two wins, Criciuma EC SC has one win, and there have been two draws.
• On average, Red Bull Bragantino SP scores 1.2 goals per game against Criciuma EC SC, while Criciuma EC SC scores 0.6 goals against Red Bull Bragantino SP.
• The average number of goals in matches between Red Bull Bragantino SP and Criciuma EC SC is 1.8.
• During the first half of meetings between Red Bull Bragantino SP and Criciuma EC SC, an average of 0.8 goals are scored.
• Both teams failed to win their last Brasileiro Serie A match, having both lost.
• On average, Red Bull Bragantino SP scores 1.26 goals at home, while Criciuma EC SC scores 1.03 goals on the road.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP scores 24% of their goals between the 0-15 minute span, which is the highest percentage in the league.
• A year ago, Red Bull Bragantino SP was ranked 6th in the table with 59 points, but they are currently 18th with 38 points.