Buoyed by two consecutive victories and aiming to leave the relegation zone, Fluminense travels to Bragança Paulista this Sunday (28) to face Red Bull Bragantino, which is looking to get closer to the G-6, in the 20th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match kicks off at 11 AM (Brasília time).
Under the guidance of Pedro Caixinha, the team comes to this match after a 3-2 victory over Barcelona-EQU, which secured them a spot in the knockout stage of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The opponent will be Corinthians.
Red Bull Bragantino’s last match in the Brasileirão was on July 21, with a 1-0 victory over Athletico-PR, at home.
On the other hand, the Rio de Janeiro team comes from two 1-0 results, against Cuiabá, away, and Palmeiras, at Maracanã. The players led by Mano Menezes, now bolstered by Thiago Silva in defense, aim for another win to get even closer to leaving the Z-4.
Where to watch Red Bull Bragantino x Fluminense?
The match between Red Bull Bragantino and Fluminense, at Nabi Abi Chedid, will be broadcasted by Premiere (pay-per-view).
Predictions for Red Bull Bragantino x Fluminense:
Paulo Cobos: Bragantino 1 x 1 Fluminense
Rafael Marques: Bragantino 2 x 1 Fluminense
Rodrigo Bueno: Bragantino 2 x 2 Fluminense
Possible line-ups for Red Bull Bragantino x Fluminense:
For the match, coach Pedro Caixinha will be without goalkeeper Cleiton, who was sent off against Athletico-PR, and defender Pedro Henrique, suspended for receiving a third yellow card. Additionally, midfielder Jadsom and striker Tallison are in transition.
The likely lineup for Red Bull Bragantino will be: Lucão; Nathan Mendes, Eduardo Santos, Douglas Mendes, and Luan Cândido; Raul, Lucas Evangelista, Helinho, Lincoln, and Juninho Capixaba; Thiago Borbas.
Meanwhile, Fluminense will not have defender Thiago Santos, who is suspended for receiving a third yellow card.
Coach Mano Menezes is expected to field the team as follows: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignácio (Antônio Carlos), and Diogo Barbosa; Martinelli, André, Marquinhos, Ganso, and Arias; Cano.