Bragantino vs Fluminense Prediction
🔊 On August 23, Red Bull Bragantino will host Fluminense in Bragança Paulista for the 21st round of Brazil's Serie A. The table neighbors are almost neck and neck: "Flu" sit in eighth place, while "Braga" are right behind in ninth. Historically, the head-to-head record favors the visitors, as Fluminense have often found ways to unlock their opponent's defense. However, Bragantino traditionally bring a spark to their home games, and such encounters often prove pivotal in the race for a top-half finish. The match promises to be fiercely contested, with plenty of midfield battles, rapid transitions, and little room for error. In this clash of two ambitious sides, every detail could be decisive.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 April 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Fluminense were the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 15 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Bragantino and Fluminense:
- 13 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 7, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 13 for Bragantino, 18 for Fluminense;
- average total in the first half - 1, second half - 1.38;
- average total goals per match - 2.38.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Bragantino Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of Serie A - Matchday 20, with Ceará hosting Bragantino. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Bragantino vs Ceará):
- possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 16 vs 23;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
🔴 Red Bull Bragantino continue to struggle amidst a deepening crisis. On August 16, they fell to Ceará with a 0-1 defeat. The hosts scored the decisive goal early in the match, and Bragantino couldn't muster the strength to equalize. This loss marks their eighth consecutive defeat across all competitions, with six of those coming in the Brazilian Championship. This string of setbacks is dragging the team further down the table, putting significant pressure on the coaching staff ahead of their next clash against Fluminense.
Match Results: Bragantino

Fluminense Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the South American Cup Round of 16, where they faced Fluminense away. The game ended with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (Fluminense vs América de Cali):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corners: 1 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
🟢 Fluminense are on a remarkable run. On August 16, they triumphed over Fortaleza in the Brazilian Championship (2-1), and just days later, they solidified their form in the Copa Sudamericana by defeating Colombian side América de Cali at home (2-0). With an aggregate score of 4-1 over two legs, "Flu" confidently advanced to the tournament's quarterfinals. This impressive streak includes three consecutive victories and extends to seven matches unbeaten-five wins and two draws. Fluminense are looking strong and enter the next round as one of the league's most consistent teams.
Match Results: Fluminense
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 13;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 7, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Bragantino vs Fluminense
- Matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 18;
- Wins: 8 vs 8;
- Win percentage: 40% vs 44%;
- Losses: 9 vs 7;
- Draws: 3 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 5;
- Losses: 8 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Bragantino have failed to win in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head meetings (Serie A).
- Bragantino have not won in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head clashes.
- Bragantino are winless in their last 9 matches.
- Bragantino have not secured a victory in their last 7 Serie A games.
- Bragantino are winless at home in their last 5 matches.
- Fluminense are unbeaten in their last 7 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 1 goal, visitors - 1.38;
- Average total goals in head-to-head meetings - 2.38;
- Both teams scored: overall - 8 times; at the home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Bragantino vs Fluminense
- Average tournament total: 2.4 vs 2.61;
- Average goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.28;
- First-half average total: 0.55 vs 0.44;
- Second-half average total: 0.55 vs 0.83;
- Bragantino: average home total in the tournament - 1.1;
- Fluminense: average away total in the tournament - 1.22;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Bragantino score under 1.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings (Serie A).
- Bragantino score under 1.5 goals at home in 8 of the last 9 matches (Serie A).
- Bragantino have scored under 1.5 goals in their last 6 Serie A games.
Corner Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average corners in head-to-head matches - 11.15 (5.23 for the home side and 5.92 for visitors);
- Average corners at the home ground - 10.5 (6 for the home side and 4.5 for visitors).
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.8; at home - 5.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; at home - 4.5.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.28, away - 2.89;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.2; away - 2.4.
- Bragantino have delivered over 4.5 corners in the last 5 head-to-head matches against Fluminense (Serie A).
Card Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.62 (2.31 for the home side and 2.31 for visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 5 (2.67 for the home side and 2.33 for visitors).
Bragantino: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.65; at home - 2.1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; at home - 2.25.
Fluminense: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.78, away - 2.11;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.8; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 13;
- Both teams scored overall - 8 times;
- At the home ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Bragantino vs Fluminense
- Total matches played in the tournament: 20 vs 18;
- Total matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Bragantino - 11, Fluminense - 10;
- Bragantino's BTTS at home - 5 (50%);
- Fluminense's BTTS away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Bragantino - 6, Fluminense - 7;
- Bragantino's BTTS at home - 3 (75%);
- Fluminense's BTTS away - 4 (80%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bragantino enter this match in a severe slump, having suffered eight consecutive defeats. The team appears fatigued and mentally drained. Fluminense, on the other hand, are on an upswing with a seven-match unbeaten streak and a spot in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals boosting their confidence and energy.
The two teams approach the match in starkly contrasting form. Bragantino's hope for points rests on home advantage, but their current run suggests that Fluminense are the favorites. Our prediction: Fluminense will not lose.
