Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Brazilian Série A match.
A dismal attacking performance has left Bragantino stranded in the relegation zone. Ahead of their clash with top-six side São Paulo, Bragantino enter on a run of five goalless matches — a form that hardly promises the crucial points they seek. Meanwhile, São Paulo view this match as a golden opportunity to propel themselves into the top four.
Bragantino
Bragantino's last victory dates back to early autumn when they triumphed over Bahia at home (2:1). Following this win, they have accrued a mere six points out of a possible 27, with six games devoid of goals. In the match against Atlético Goianiense (0:0), Bragantino couldn't achieve their desired outcome despite generating 1.58 xG and taking 17 shots.A significant setback for them is the injury of winger Jhon Jhon, who was substituted prematurely in the last round.
São Paulo
Elimination from the Copa Libertadores at the quarter-final stage proved beneficial for São Paulo's league form. They have secured four victories out of their last six matches. This November, they convincingly defeated Bahia (3:0) and Atlético Paranaense (2:1). On their travels, São Paulo have collected 19 points, ranking sixth in Serie A.
Bragantino vs São Paulo Prediction
In July, São Paulo secured a victory over Bragantino in the second half with goals from André Andrezinho and Luciano Neves (2:0). Bragantino are expected to bunker against the favourites, thus a straightforward win for the visitors carries risk — opting for a handicap of 0 appears to be a more reliable choice.
