Match Analysis: Clube Atlético Bragantino and CA Mineiro

As the face-off between Clube Atlético Bragantino and CA Mineiro at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid nears, both teams appear set to offer an exciting game. Bragantino, holding home-field advantage, has an average of 2.33 pre-match points per game compared to Atlético Mineiro’s 1.67.

Bragantino comes to the game having an impressive run with an average of 1.6 points per game from the last five home and away games and a total of 8 points. They’ve only allowed ‘both teams to score (BTTS)’ in two of these games but have scored 5 times in the previous five fixtures. At home, they have an unbeaten streak of 3 games. They’ve only lost one game in the last five and have managed to secure two wins and two draws.

On the other hand, Atlético Mineiro has managed to bag an average of 1.8 points per game in the last five home and away games, earning a total of 9 points. BTTS has happened in three of these games, and they’ve scored a commendable 10 times in the last five matches. Their away game form is commendable as they are currently unbeaten in three games. Their momentum is strong, being unbeaten in the last six games, having two wins in the last five games.

In the previous showdown on 12th June 2024, the teams tied at Bragantino 2 – Atlético Mineiro 2. They had 8 encounters in recent seasons where Bragantino has yet to secure a single win, while Atlético Mineiro has taken 3 wins, and the remaining 5 games ended in a draw. Bragantino has demonstrated excellent home form, whereas Atlético Mineiro has shown average performance on away games.

Historically, their encounters have averaged 3.13 goals, and in all matches, BTTS has landed. In terms of the Serie A season so far, Bragantino has average home points of 2.33 per game, whereas Atlético Mineiro has average away points of 1.67 per game.

Insights

• Both Clube Atlético Bragantino and CA Mineiro have shown good form in recent games, with Bragantino earning 8 points and Mineiro earning 9 in their last five games.
• Bragantino has scored in every single home game this season and maintains a solid record of being unbeaten in 3 games at home.
• Conversely, Atlético Mineiro has shown strong performance on the road, remaining undefeated in their last 3 away games.
• The last 5 matches for Atlético Mineiro have ended with 2 or more goals being scored.
• Historically, out of 8 previous encounters, Bragantino has not won a single match, while Atlético Mineiro emerged victorious 3 times and 5 games ended in a draw.
• Bragantino usually collects an average of 2.33 points per game in home matches, while Atlético Mineiro averages 1.67 points in away matches.
• All previous matches between Bragantino and Atlético Mineiro have seen both teams score, marking a 100% BTTS record.
• The average goals per game from their previous encounters stand at 3.13.
• The last face-off between the two teams at Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid resulted in a 2-2 draw.
• Both teams will seek to maintain their momentum, with Bragantino having lost only 1 game from the last 5, and Atlético Mineiro being unbeaten in their last 5 games.

Match Forecast

• Likely to see a high-intensity aggressive match given both teams’ propensity to control the game in the opposition’s half and play with width.
• CA Mineiro’s strong attacking capability might give them an edge, given Bragantino’s weaknesses in defending against through ball attacks and counter-attacks.
• Bragantino’s set-piece strength could pose a challenge for CA Mineiro, despite their strong defensive record on set pieces.
• Bragantino’s weakness in maintaining possession and their tendency to use long balls could play into CA Mineiro’s very strong ability to steal the ball from the opposition.
• With both teams’ preference for attacking down the left, there may be fierce competition and constant action on this flank.
• Given Bragantino’s weakness in fouling in dangerous areas and CA Mineiro’s very strong indirect free kick ability, there may be scoring opportunities for CA Mineiro from set pieces.
• Expect to see a considerable number of shots taken, as both teams have a tendency to shoot from distance.
• Bragantino likely to use offside traps; however, with CA Mineiro’s skill in creating chances using through balls, this might backfire.
• CA Mineiro’s ability to come back from losing positions may result in an exciting, dynamic game if Bragantino scores first.
• Bragantino’s weak defense against long shots could be exploited by CA Mineiro, who take long shots as part of their playstyle.

Match Facts

1. When Red Bull Bragantino SP and Atletico Mineiro MG face off, the most frequent outcome has been a 1-1 draw, which happened in 4 games.
2. Over the recent 7 clashes, Red Bull Bragantino SP hasn’t secured any victories, there were 5 ties, whereas Atletico Mineiro MG took the win twice.
3. Last campaign’s meetings between the two ended in 1-1 draws, regardless of the host team.
4. Red Bull Bragantino SP are currently on a streak of 4 consecutive home victories in the Brasileiro Serie A.
5. Approximately a quarter of Red Bull Bragantino SP’s goals are recorded between the 31st to 45th minutes of play.
6. Atletico Mineiro MG tends to score 25% of their goals in the first 15 minutes of the game.
7. Red Bull Bragantino SP has been unbeaten in the past 9 matches they’ve partaken in.
8. Red Bull Bragantino SP has triumphed 4 times in a row in their home ground.
9. When hosting, Red Bull Bragantino SP hasn’t lost to Atletico Mineiro MG in their last three encounters.
10. Red Bull Bragantino SP has failed to score in 3 out of their 14 home games in the current Brasileiro Serie A season.
11. On the other hand, Atletico Mineiro MG hasn’t scored in 5 out of 14 away matches in this Brasileiro Serie A season.
12. This season, Red Bull Bragantino SP’s home record stands at: 9 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss.
13. Eduardo Sasha leads the scoreline for Red Bull Bragantino SP with 10 goals, while Paulinho Henrique leads Atletico Mineiro MG with 11 goals.
14. Lucas Evangelista and Hulk are the leading assist-makers for Red Bull Bragantino SP and Atletico Mineiro MG respectively, with 7 and 6 assists.
15. Juninho Capixaba and Mauricio Lemos hold the record for most yellow cards received at Red Bull Bragantino SP and Atletico Mineiro MG respectively, both with 9.
16. Compared to the previous year where they were 13th position with 35 points, Red Bull Bragantino SP has drastically improved and sits at the 2nd spot with 52 points.
17. Atletico Mineiro MG has consistently scored in their last 7 debut matches.
18. In half the games played, Red Bull Bragantino SP is the first half winner 38% of the time versus Atletico Mineiro MG’s 32%.
19. The last time these two teams met, the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
20. Red Bull Bragantino SP has a huge chance (82%) of winning when they take the lead at home.
21. Similarly, Atletico Mineiro MG usually wins (78%) when they score the first goal away from home.
22. Red Bull Bragantino SP has a much more impressive home performance in Brasileiro Serie A than Atletico Mineiro MG.
23. Red Bull Bragantino SP’s performance in the last 5 games surpasses that of Atletico Mineiro MG.
24. In the last 5 competitive matches against Atletico Mineiro MG, Red Bull Bragantino SP has lost none.
25. The average number of goals per meeting between these sides is 3.
26. In their last game in Brasileiro Serie A, neither team achieved a victory.
27. The average number of goals scored by Red Bull Bragantino SP at home is 1.79 while Atletico Mineiro MG averages 1.13 goals in their away games.
28. Red Bull Bragantino SP have consistently put at least one goal on the scoreboard in their last 6 matches.