Bragantino - Atletico Mineiro predictions and free betting tips [12/06/2024]

On Wednesday, 12th June, Bragantino will host Atlético Mineiro in the 8th round of the Brazilian Serie A. A 2-0 victory over Grêmio allowed "The Bulls" to climb to sixth place in the standings, while the visitors have managed just one win in their last four matches.

Stadium

The match will take place in Bragança Paulista at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium.

Bragantino

The Red Bull franchise has set its sights on the Brazilian championship with Bragantino and hopes to win the country's title soon. The start of the season has been quite successful for the hosts, who are in the top six in the standings, trailing leaders Flamengo by just two points. On June 1, "Massa Bruta" defeated Grêmio away with a score of 2-0, making up for a 1-0 loss to Bahia, who are above them. In the Copa Sudamericana, they secured second place in their group, two points behind Racing, which enabled them to advance to the play-offs.

Remarkably, Bragantino is undefeated in four matches across all competitions (3 wins, 1 draw); moreover, Pedro Caixinha's men haven't lost a game this season when leading after the first 45 minutes. It is worth noting that "The Bulls" have conceded just three goals in their last four matches across all competitions, though they've only scored nine goals in the championship (the worst among the top six).

Atlético Mineiro

The legendary club, with three national titles to its name (the last in 2021), is aiming to compete for the top spot in Serie A again this season. Apart from Fortaleza, Atlético Mineiro is the only team in the Brazilian league that hasn't suffered a defeat this campaign. The visitors trail their opponents by just two points and had an excellent group stage in the Copa Libertadores, finishing first ahead of Peñarol and Rosario.

As an additional bonus, the white-blacks secured a place in the Brazilian Cup round of 16 after defeating Sport Recife over two legs (2-0 in the first match, 1-0 in the return). In their most recent league match, Mineiro drew 1-1 with Bahia, who are second in the overall standings, thanks to a goal from Hulk. It's also important to note that the visitors boast the best defence in Serie A, having conceded just 4 goals in six rounds. 

Head-to-Head Encounters

Last autumn, Atlético Mineiro secured an away victory with a 1-2 score. The previous three head-to-head clashes ended in draws.

Prediction for Bragantino vs. Atlético Mineiro

Both teams aim to finish in the upper half of the table, making this match crucial for the race for the top three. Atlético Mineiro remain unbeaten in this campaign but are weakened by national team call-ups. Bragantino is also in great form and can count on home support, hence I predict a triumph for "The Bulls" with a 0 handicap.

Total Goals Prediction

Both teams have quality attacking lines, averaging more than a goal per game. In the last nine head-to-head encounters, both teams have scored, and I expect the same this time.

Corner Kicks Prediction

Both teams average over 5 corners per match and won't sit back, so I predict a total over 9.5 corners.

Yellow Cards Prediction

In the last two head-to-head matches, these teams have earned a total of five yellow cards, so I'm betting on the total number of warnings to be over 3.5.

Score Prediction

I'm predicting a 2-1 victory for Bragantino.