The Facts
- An intriguing matchup between a mid-ranked team and a top contender (ranked 11th in the Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: ) and 5th in the Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, RB Bragantino won 1.
- Recent results have been tough for RB Bragantino (last 5 matches: 0 wins).
- Cruzeiro has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Cruzeiro could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- RB Bragantino is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for RB Bragantino: Alix Vinicius (Injury) Davi Gomes (Knee Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Cruzeiro: Fabricio Bruno (Inactive) Gabriel Pec (Broken Leg) Sinisterra L. (Muscle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for RB Bragantino: Hurtado A. (Rest) Rodriguinho (Inactive).
- Doubtful / questionable for Cruzeiro: Kenji (Ankle Injury) Villarreal N. (Ankle Injury).
- In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, RB Bragantino has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 5 losses, with a goal aggregate of 8:14 (averaging 0.9:1.6 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for RB Bragantino against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, with 3:5 goals (averaging 0.8:1.3 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Palmeiras | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 56:22 | 34 | 69 |
| 2 | Flamengo RJ | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61:25 | 36 | 67 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 4 | Athletico-PR | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 50:38 | 12 | 54 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 32 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 50:41 | 9 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42:35 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Bahia | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 45:40 | 5 | 50 |
| 8 | Santos | 32 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 49:47 | 2 | 46 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37:36 | 1 | 43 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 39:38 | 1 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo RJ | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 44:51 | -7 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38:49 | -11 | 39 |
| 13 | Vasco | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 39:45 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | Vitoria | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35:46 | -11 | 38 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 37:45 | -8 | 37 |
| 16 | Internacional | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 36:40 | -4 | 35 |
| 17 | Corinthians | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 |
| 18 | Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34:44 | -10 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 31 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 32:63 | -31 | 21 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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