Sousa vs Red Bull Bragantino Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The hosts are yet to win a match against Bragantino.

Sousa EC are all set to host Red Bull Bragantino in Copa do Brasil 2025 first-round matchup. Both sides have met a couple of times previously and Sousa never ended as the better side. Red Bull Bragantino were the better side in their last fixture against the hosts.

Sousa have been doing well in the Campeonato Paraibano as they are at the top of the standings after winning six of their nine matches played so far. But in Copa do Nordeste they have shown some lacklustre performances and because of which it might get tough for them to get to the next stage.

Red Bull Bragantino are also not doing well in their league as they have also come up with some lacklustre performances. But in Campeonato Paulista, they have come up with some decent performances. They will have to give their all against the hosts if they want to get to the next stage of Copa do Brasil.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sousa, Brazil
• Stadium: Estadio Governador Antonio Mariz
• Date: Friday, February 28
• Kick-off Time: 06:00 IST/ 00:30 GMT / Thursday, February 27: 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Sousa EC: L-W-L-D-L

Red Bull Bragantino: W-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Bruno Fuso (Sousa)

Their most loyal player could be the one to watch out for the hosts. The 37 year old goalkeeper is still going strong for the team and will look to keep a clean sheet here.

Vinicius Mendonca (RB Bragantino)

The Brazil youngster has struck four goals in 12 Paulista A1 games for Bragantino. The 21-year-old forward is going to play an important role upfront. Vinicius Mendonca will have to step up his game as it is going to be a high-stakes contest for the visitors.

Match Facts

• Sousa EC are on a three-match losing streak across all competitions.
• The hosts have not been able to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches.
• Red Bull Bragantino defeated Sousa EC by 3-0 in their last clash against one another.

Sousa EC vs Red Bull Bragantino: Betting Tips and Odds

• RB Bragantino to win
• Goals over 2.5
• Vinicius Mendonca to score

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for Sousa EC and Red Bull Bragantino are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Sousa EC won: 0

Red Bull Bragantino won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Sousa EC predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Fuso (GK); Leozinho, Cezar, Marcelo, Rafael; Arua, Emersonn Bastos, Hebert; Reinaldo, Diego Ceara, Charles

Red Bull Bragantino predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Schwengber (GK); Santos, Henrique, Rodriguez; Laquintana, Fernandes, Evangelista, Capixaba; Jonathan, Pitta, Mendonca

Match Prediction

Red Bull Bragantino are likely to take down Sousa EC in the Copa do Brasil first-round fixture.

Prediction: Sousa EC 1-2 Red Bull Bragantino

Telecast Details

TBD

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