Looking at the upcoming Santos and Red Bull Bragantino game, there is quite a bit of data to chew on. On the one side, we have Santos, with Gabriel Brazão helming the goalkeeping duties, doing what he can with a 6.88 rating based on his 12 saves so far. Standout players from Santos surely include Álvaro Barreal, with his 2 goals and 88.2% accurate pass rate, and Guilherme with 4 shots on goal and a 78.9% accurate pass rate. Zé Ivaldo and Thaciano, each with 1 goal, add some more fuel to Santos's fire.
On the other side of the field, oh boy, do we see Red Bull Bragantino roaring back. The goalkeeping dynamic duo of Lucão and Cleiton seems to have tilted the game with their impressive 7.50 and 7.35 ratings respectively. Their save numbers also promise a tough wall to breach for Santos's shots. Moreover, players like Juninho Capixaba, Jhon Jhon, and Edu Sasha, all seem ready to turn this match into their playground with consistent game ratings and strong pass percentages.
Past history isn't on Santos's side here; technicolor retrospection would suggest Bragantino taking the day. Just a bit of Netscape-era trivia for you, the recent prior bouts in 2023 resulted in two wins for Red Bull Bragantino against the Santos team.
The regular season records add some fuel to this belief. Red Bull Bragantino's 3-1-1 record takes a quite andante walk over Santos's 1-1-3 score chart. And then, recent song and dance routines show the bull charging, while Santos looks more like a reluctant flamenco dancer.
So, the picture ahead seems clear. Unless their coffee suddenly decides to kick in, Santos could be in for a rough day, while Red Bull Bragantino looks set to make a few post-match celebrations.
Albert’s Prediction: Red Bull Bragantino by 2