Preview: Bragantino vs. Goias - prediction, team news, lineups

The hosts currently sit 12th and head into the game on the back of three consecutive matches without a loss in all competitions.

Match preview

Bragantino have had a mixed start to the new Brasileiro campaign having picked up three wins, five draws, and just two defeats across their opening set of games.

They showcased their full potential in midweek though by defeating Flamengo 4-0 with a brace from Henry Mosquera and goals from Eduardo Santos and Alerrandro wrapping up an impressive performance.

That helped the team climb into 12th place in the league table which is something they can now kick on from as another victory this weekend could potentially see them climb as high as eighth.

Bragantino should be confident coming into this match as well simply due to the fact they are playing at home, which is where they have picked up the vast majority of their points so far this season.

The defensive side of their game is something that needs improvements, but coming off the back of a clean sheet there is plenty for Pedro Caixinha to work with.

The visitors were also able to secure a clean sheet in midweek, picking up an important three points at the same time as they defeated Vasco da Gama by a goal to nil.

Everton Morelli scored the only goal of the game which granted Goias a third victory of the season which allowed them to climb into 17th in the table.

It was the second time in three games that the team managed to secure a clean sheet which is a major improvement considering they have already conceded 18 times in the league.

The difficult start to the campaign has left them in the relegation zone following the opening 11 games, but another win this weekend could allow them to get out of that if other results go their way.

However, they will need to improve their form on the road to make that happen, as they have currently only scored three goals throughout their away matches to this point.

Bragantino Brasileiro form:

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Bragantino form (all competitions):

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Goias Brasileiro form:

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Team News

Alerrando could be an option for the hosts to use from the first whistle in this match after the young striker made an impact off the bench by scoring in midweek.

The 3-2-4-1 formation that Bragantino deployed in midweek proved to be a perfect one for causing issues offensively, and that could be boosted by the return of Gabriel Barbosa, who has been dealing with a thigh issue as of late.

Morelli once again proved to be vital for the visitors in midweek when he found the back of the net, and he is likely to start his fourth game in a row.

Julian Palacios was brought back into the team for their recent victory and he could be used as an attacking option once again.

Bragantino possible starting lineup:

Lucao; Realpe, Santos, Capixaba; Jadsom, Fernandes; Evangelista, Ramires, Mosquera, Vitinho; Alerrando

Goias possible starting lineup:

Tadeu; Maguinho, Halter, Melo, Sander; Morelli, Willian, Ze Ricardo; Alesson, Peixoto, Palacios

We say: Bragantino 2-0 Goias

Bragantino will head into this match as firm favourites simply due to their league position, and with Goias currently struggling to find the back of the net it could be the hosts taking all three points.

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