Goiás vs RB Bragantino Prediction: This round could go in Bragantino's favor

RB Bragantino is currently in third place after losing 2-1 at home to Atlético-MG two rounds ago. The Round 30 meeting with Flamengo has been postponed, so the Bragança Paulista team has one game in hand. It was thought that defeat at home to the Rooster could have been fatal to Red Bull's title aspirations, but leader Botafogo squandered the opportunity to increase its lead by losing at home to Cuiabá. The gap to Botafogo, which also has a game in hand, remains at seven points and could be reduced if RB Bragantino beats Goiás. The top two teams in the Série A play each other in this round, so the team from Bragança Paulista can gain points on Botafogo and Palmeiras.

The draw at home to direct competitor Vasco da Gama was not the result the Goiás fans wanted, but the disappointment could have been even greater had the Esmeraldino not equalized in the 92nd minute. Armando Evangelista's team remains in 17th place in the relegation zone, two points behind Santos, who is in 16th and outside the Z4. The two teams will meet soon in a crucial game to determine who will drop to the Série B. For now, Goiás must get a good result against a tough team to beat, RB Bragantino.

With the postponement of the match against Flamengo, the Massa Bruta had more time to prepare for the clash with Goiás. The Red Bull players will be fresher than their Goiás counterparts, and that could influence the course of the match. Bragantino must win if it wants to dream of the title. The club has never set itself the goal of winning the league, but with eight games to go, there is a mathematical chance of doing so. In any case, even for direct qualification for the Copa Libertadores, victory is essential, as there are plenty of candidates ready to take third place from Red Bull.

It's not easy to play at the Goiás' stadium, and that's why I'm not betting on a simple Bragantino win. Despite having had more time to rest in this very intense run of Brasileirão matches, Red Bull will have to overcome an opponent who will fight to the end. That's why I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Bragantino, adding a goal total of less than 3.5.