Bragantino Red Bull
- Bragantino Red Bull sit 9th with 32 points from 25 games.
- Fernando Seabra has added more intensity to Bragantino’s game since his appointment last October and Seabra’s men are an aggressive team who play at high tempo with lots of verticality and flank overloads.
- The hosts are unbeaten in their last 3 at home (1 win, 2 draws).
Gremio Porto Alegrense RS
- Gremio Porto Alegrense RS sit 10th with 32 points from 25 games.
- Gremio are in slightly better form with 2 wins, 2 draws and only 1 loss in their last 5 league matches.
- Gremio are more balanced under Mano Menezes, who has instilled a greater degree of structure and pragmatism on the team since taking the helm in April.
- His side are more measured and will try to dictate the flow of the game by staying compact and maintaining a defensive central line from which they can press opponents.
- They have been solid on the road of late, avoiding defeat in their last 2 (1 win, 1 draw), and have scored 14 times on their travels.
Head-to-Head
Bragantino have the home-field advantage and the better recent head-to-head record, winning 1 and drawing 1 of the last 2 Serie A clashes, including a 2-2 home draw last season. Interestingly, our Bragantino Red Bull vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS prediction is influenced by this competitive rivalry.
Key Players
- Ignacio Laquintana is the Brazilian outfit’s playmaker, creating 3 assists in their last 5 games.
- Jhonatan has been a real threat at the other end, netting 3 in their previous 5 league fixtures.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are 2.3 favorites for this clash, which looks a little short considering they have won only 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 league games.
- Gremio are available at 3.3 with the draw at 3.2, which is a pretty large price for a team that has lost just 1 of their last 5.
- With both clubs having gone for it more in recent matches, the Both Teams to Score market at 1.88 looks to be well-priced, and this Bragantino Red Bull vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS betting tips focus on the attacking potential of both teams.
- The bookmakers’ odds are too short, but we are happy to take Gremio to double our stake on a result because of their recent form and structure, as highlighted in our Bragantino Red Bull vs Gremio Porto Alegrense RS betting tips.
Prediction
- A close match is expected with the clash of intensity versus structure making it hard to know which way it will go.
- Narrow edge to Bragantino Red Bull given the home advantage, but Both Teams to Score looks like the best-value market.
