Coritiba vs Bragantino Prediction 28 January 2026
🔊 After a two-year absence, Coritiba return to the top flight as they host Bragantino in the opening round of Serie A. The hosts were crowned champions of Serie B, while the visitors endured another lackluster season in Serie A. Interestingly, the bookmakers have pegged the newcomers as favorites in this matchup. Adding an intriguing twist, Coritiba's new head coach Fernando Seabra took charge of the debutants following his departure from Bragantino. Will he get his revenge against his former club?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 03 December 2023 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Bragantino were the home side):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 12 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 0.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Coritiba and Bragantino:
- 9 matches played;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 3, draws - 2;
- goals scored - 11 each;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.22, in the 2nd half - 1.22;
- average total goals per match - 2.44.
Head-to-head statistics Coritiba - Bragantino
Coritiba FC PR Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Paranaense League, featuring Cascavel as the home side and Coritiba as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Coritiba vs Cascavel):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 4 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
🟢 Coritiba have claimed the Serie B title for the third time in their history. In the final round, they defeated Amazonas 3-1, finishing three points ahead of Atletico Paranaense. The club from Curitiba owes their triumph to head coach Mozart, who departed after the success to take charge of Ceara, a team relegated from Serie A. Fernando Seabra, who spent the past year at Bragantino, will take over Coritiba starting December 8. The team's primary goal for the season is to secure their place in the top tier of Brazilian football.
Match Results: Coritiba FC PR
Bragantino Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Paulista A1 League (Santos as the home team, Bragantino as the visitors). The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Bragantino vs Santos):
- possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corners: 5 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 0.
🔴 Bragantino, under the guidance of Seabra, had an underwhelming run, leading the management to terminate his contract on October 27. From October 30, Wagner Mancini took charge of the "Red Bulls," securing 4 wins and suffering 4 losses in the remaining 8 matches of the previous season. Consequently, Bragantino finished the Serie A in tenth place. In the new season, the club aims to make a deep run in the Copa Sudamericana and challenge for a spot in the Libertadores zone in the league.
Match Results: Bragantino
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half victories at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors away - 1; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.22;
- Today's home team averages 0.44 goals, while the visitors score 0.78.
- Coritiba have drawn the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Coritiba have drawn the first half in 5 consecutive matches.
- Bragantino have drawn the first half away in 6 consecutive matches.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 3, Draws - 2.
Statistics: Coritiba vs Bragantino
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 0 vs 0;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 5;
- Losses: 2 vs 3;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by home team - 1.22, by away team - 1.22;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.44;
- Both teams scored: overall - 5 times; at home ground - once.
- Bragantino scores less than 1.5 goals in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- Bragantino scores less than 1.5 goals in 17 consecutive away matches.
- Bragantino scores less than 1.5 goals in 13 consecutive away matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Trends- Total under 10.5 corners occurred in 9 of Bragantino's last 10 matches (Serie A).
- Total under 10.5 corners occurred in 7 of Bragantino's last 8 away matches.
- Total under 10.5 corners occurred in Bragantino's last 5 away matches (Serie A).
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 9;
- Both teams scored overall - 5 times;
- At home ground - once.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the odds, we're anticipating an intriguing matchup with both sides having opportunities to showcase their attacking prowess. Coritiba will aim to capitalize on home advantage to secure maximum points. Bragantino could snatch all three points thanks to their experience. We're not taking risks on the outcome of this encounter, so we're opting for under 10.5 corners, which has hit in 7 of Bragantino's last 8 away games.No comments
Betting Tips: Coritiba FC PR - Bragantino
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