Red Bull Bragantino and Barcelona SC will face off in the playoffs of the 2024 South American Cup. The match will take place this Wednesday (24th) at 21:30 (Brasilia time) in Bragança Paulista, at the Nabi Abi Chedid stadium. Check out our prediction, find out where to watch, and see the probable line-ups for today’s clash.
Check the History of Red Bull Bragantino x Barcelona SC
The two teams have faced each other only once. The match took place last week, in the first leg of the playoffs for the Round of 16 of the South American Cup 2024. On that occasion, Red Bull Bragantino and Barcelona SC drew 1-1 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Helinho scored first for the visitors, while Jostin Alman equalized.
With the draw in the first leg, whoever wins in Brazil this Wednesday secures a spot in the competition’s Round of 16. In the case of another draw, the spot will be decided on penalties.
Red Bull Bragantino
Current Performance
Red Bull Bragantino managed to draw in Ecuador as visitors, and now they will decide their fate for the Round of 16 at home. It is worth noting that the Brazilian club qualified for the playoffs after finishing the group stage of the South American Cup in second place in Group H, with two points less than the leader Racing.
Red Bull Bragantino arrives for this match buoyed by a victory over Athletico Paranaense, 1-0, at home in the Brasileirão Série A. The result broke a negative streak of three matches without a victory (two losses in the Brasileirão and one draw in the South American Cup). Currently, the team occupies 9th place in the national competition.
Playing at home, they have a total of 21 matches, winning 13, drawing five, and losing three. They scored 29 goals and conceded 14. Considering only the South American Cup, they won all three of their home matches during the first round.
Last 5 Matches
Probable Line-Up of Red Bull Bragantino
The main absentee is forward Eduardo Sasha, who is recovering from a right thigh injury.
- Cleiton; Nathan Mendes, Pedro Henrique, Eduardo Santos, and Luan Cândido; Raul, Lucas Evangelista, Juninho Capixaba, and Lincoln; Helinho and Thiago Borbas. Coach: Pedro Caixinha.
Barcelona SC
Current Performance
Barcelona SC will have its first match since the draw against Red Bull Bragantino. The Ecuadorian team qualified for the playoffs after finishing the group stage of the Libertadores in third place, behind São Paulo and Talleres.
Before facing the Brazilian team, Barcelona SC last played on June 2, as the local league was suspended for the Copa América and has not yet resumed for the second phase. Barcelona finished the first phase of the Ecuadorian Championship in second place.
Playing as visitors, Barcelona SC has 11 matches this season, with four wins, four draws, and three losses. During the group stage of the Libertadores, they failed to secure any victory (two draws and one loss).
Last 5 Matches
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Probable Line-Up of Barcelona SC
The team is expected to be the same that faced Red Bull Bragantino in the first leg.
- Javier Burrai; Byron Castillo, Nicolás Ramírez, Luca Sosa, and Anibal Chalá; Leonai, Jesús Trindade, and Damián Díaz; Adonis Preciado, Janner Corozo, and Rivero. Coach: Ariel Holan.
Tips and Predictions for Red Bull Bragantino x Barcelona SC – Victory for Red Bull Bragantino
Although fluctuating, Red Bull Bragantino arrives at this confrontation buoyed by a victory in the Brasileirão Série A and with the advantage of having drawn the first leg against Barcelona SC away from home. Additionally, they have a good record as hosts, having won all three of their home matches in the first phase of the South American Cup.
On the other hand, Barcelona SC is proving fragile away from home, having not won any of its commitments as visitors in the Libertadores, a competition from which they have already been eliminated. Therefore, our bet is on a victory for Red Bull Bragantino. Also, just as in the previous three home matches in the competition, we also bet that the Brazilian team will be the first to score.
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Technical Sheet of the Match between Red Bull Bragantino x Barcelona SC
- Match: Red Bull Bragantino x Barcelona SC
- Competition: South American Cup 2024
- Date: 24/07/2024
- Time: 21:30 (Brasília Time)
- Location: Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium, Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil
- Broadcast: ESPN, Disney+, Bet365, and Novibet
- Referee: Alexis Herrera (Venezuela)
- Assistant 1: Lubin Torrealba (Venezuela)
- Assistant 2: Alberto Ponte (Venezuela)
- VAR: Joel Alarcon (Venezuela)
- Fourth Official: José Uzcategui (Venezuela)