- Bragantino have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Serie A games with an average of nearly 2 goals per game.
Classics clash in Corinthians vs Bragantino
A clash between old-school Brazilian football and the new wave of European-inspired attacking soccer awaits when Corinthians Paulista host Bragantino Red Bull on Sunday afternoon. This Corinthians Paulista vs Bragantino Red Bull preview sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between tradition and innovation.
Dorival Junior has instilled a pragmatic culture among his players since taking over the Timao club this year, putting an emphasis on being well-organised, disciplined and tactically-aware.
Corinthians will line up in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 system depending on the opposition and look to absorb the pressure while playing at their best in the transition when they can counterattack quickly.
The back four, marshalled by veteran keeper Cássio, must keep it tight and Fagner’s tenacity at right-back is key to ensuring they get the ball back so they can push forward quickly down the flanks.
Helinho’s pace and directness can also be a nightmare for opponents, but the true danger man in Corinthians’ frontline is Yuri Alberto, a player with the ability to turn half-chances into goals in close matches.
Bragantino will come at Corinthians with a high-tempo, pressing style in their preferred 4-3-3 system with Artur’s creativity and dynamism on the wing often sparking attacking moves and unlocking organised backlines.
Pedro Caixinha’s team have become one of the most aggressive and high-tempo sides in the division, although they remain vulnerable to setbacks against top sides. Our Corinthians Paulista vs Bragantino Red Bull prediction is that these tactical battles will play a crucial role in deciding the outcome.
Eduardo Sasha gives Bragantino a clinical edge up front.
Stalemate on the cards in Sao Paulo
Bragantino have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five matches in the Serie A.
The Corinthians Paulista vs Bragantino Red Bull odds for the game reflect the closeness of the likely outcome with Corinthians just under even money at +111, Bragantino +274 and a draw +225.
That is what we expect to happen in this match, which is likely to be a tense contest with the clubs looking at each other as rivals for continental spots. The Corinthians Paulista vs Bragantino Red Bull betting tips highlight the potential for a low-scoring affair with closely matched teams.
The hosts have had a workshop on integrity in football this week so should all be on their game and able to play through pressure while the visitors will attempt to press the Corinthians backline into mistakes.
But neither side has been particularly prolific of late, so the under 2.5 goals is another Corinthians Paulista vs Bragantino Red Bull prediction that looks good to us with just one goal maybe enough to seal the result in such a close matchup.
