Match Pack: Cruzeiro EC vs Clube Atlético Bragantino

In this match between Cruzeiro EC and Clube Atlético Bragantino, taking place on 13th July 2024, we see contrasting team trends. Cruzeiro’s recent performance has been underwhelming, amassing only 3 points from their last 5 games, equating to an average of 0.6 points per game. Their scoring ability has also been in question, with the team only finding the net in 4 out of the last 5 matches. Moreover, they have a goal drought in 10 games this season, constituting 48% of their matches, and it is evident they struggle offensively.

Conversely, Bragantino exhibits a stronger form with 10 points from their last 5 games, averaging 2 points per game. They have scored seven times in these recent matches. Their defence has been considerably solid, keeping the opposition scoreless in 3 of the last 5 games, while this season, they have maintained clean sheets in 10 instances.

The historical conditions of the two clubs seem to favor Cruzeiro, having claimed a victory in one out of their two encounters, with the other ending in a draw. Interestingly, these teams’ clashes have been low-scoring, averaging only 1.5 goals per contest, and there has been no occurrence where both teams managed to score.

As it stands, Cruzeiro dominates on their home turf averaging 3 points per game whereas Bragantino’s away performance yields them just 0.86 points per game. Therefore, with Cruzeiro’s home advantage but Bragantino’s better recent form, it should make for an interesting fixture.

Insights

• Recent form favors Clube Atlético Bragantino, with 10 points earned in the last 5 games compared to Cruzeiro’s 3 points.
• Bragantino has scored nearly twice as many goals (7) as Cruzeiro (4) in the last 5 fixtures.
• Both teams have been struggling with scoring, with BTTS landing in only 2 out of the last 5 games for Cruzeiro and just 1 for Bragantino.
• Bragantino’s defense is showing impressive form, keeping 3 clean sheets in the last 5 games.
• Despite their struggling attack, Cruzeiro has shown good resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 2 games.
• Cruzeiro’s inability to score this season is significant; they haven’t scored in 48% of their games.
• The last encounter between these teams resulted in a goalless draw.
• Historical head-to-head records slightly favor Cruzeiro, who have won 1 out of the 2 previous encounters, with the other ending in a draw.
• Despite Cruzeiro’s impressive home form, Bragantino is performing well on the road with an average of 0.86 points per game.
• Considering their recent forms and historical encounters, a low scoring match might be anticipated, as previous matches have averaged just 1.5 goals per game.

Match Forecast

• An intense possession-based game is expected since both teams prefer to control the game in the opposition’s half.
• Numerous set pieces are likely to occur considering both teams show strength in these areas.
• The game may witness plenty of long balls and crosses due to Cruzeiro’s and Bragantino’s typical play styles.
• Cruzeiro might exploit Bragantino’s weakness in aerial duels, possibly using their width and frequent crosses.
• There could be a significant amount of through balls as both teams struggle to defend against this kind of attack.
• Given Bragantino’s ability at coming back from losing positions, a swing in momentum is possible if Cruzeiro takes the lead.
• Bragantino might exploit Cruzeiro’s weakness at finishing scoring chances, leading to possible counterattacks.
• There is an opportunity for Bragantino to test Cruzeiro’s defence with their strength in shooting from direct free kicks.
• Both teams might employ the offside trap frequently, with both preferring this defensive approach.
• Defensive errors by Bragantino leading to scoring chances for Cruzeiro due to their weakness in avoiding individual errors.
• Both teams playing aggressively considering the aggressive play-style of Clube Atlético Bragantino and opponents typically adopting an aggressive game against Cruzeiro.

Match Facts

• Are you aware that 25% of Cruzeiro EC MG’s goals are scored within the minutes of 31-45?
• It’s noteworthy that 24% of Red Bull Bragantino SP’s goals comes within the 31-45 minutes time period.
• Cruzeiro EC MG is currently on a streak of 7 games without a victory.
• Cruzeiro EC MG has gone through 4 consecutive home games without tasting victory.
• In this season’s Brasileiro Serie A, Cruzeiro EC MG failed to score in 7 out of their 11 home games.
• It may interest you to know that Red Bull Bragantino SP did not score in 2 out of their 10 away matches in this season’s Brasileiro Serie A.
• To date, Red Bull Bragantino SP has an away record of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.
• A year ago, Red Bull Bragantino SP held the 8th position on the table with 30 points but currently, they sit in 4th place with 35 points.
• Cruzeiro EC MG comes out on top in the first half in 31% of their games, while Red Bull Bragantino SP does so in 36% of their matches.
• Cruzeiro EC MG and Red Bull Bragantino SP claim victory in 31% and 36% of halftime periods respectively.
• The last clash between these two teams saw Cruzeiro EC MG as the winners.
• Cruzeiro EC MG triumphed over Red Bull Bragantino SP with a 3-goal lead in their previous encounter.
• When Cruzeiro EC MG captures a 1-0 lead at home, they go on to win 60% of the time.
• Red Bull Bragantino SP turns a 0-1 lead into a victory in 58% of their away matches.
• At home, if Cruzeiro EC MG is down 0-1, they manage to bounce back and win only around 8% of the time.
• When on the back foot with a 1-0 away scoreline, Red Bull Bragantino SP manages to secure a win in a mere 4% of their matches.
• Compared to Cruzeiro EC MG, Red Bull Bragantino SP has displayed superior performance in the Brasileiro Serie A.
• Lately, over the last 5 matches, Red Bull Bragantino SP’s performance has outdone Cruzeiro EC MG’s.
• On average, Cruzeiro EC MG net 0.79 goals when playing on their home turf while Red Bull Bragantino SP score 1.18 goals when playing away.