Saturday's Brasileiro predictions including Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro

Palmeiras vs. Vitoria (Saturday, 11.00pm)

Round 20 of the 2024 Brasileiro season sees defending champions Palmeiras welcome Vitoria to Allianz Parque on Saturday evening.

Both teams suffered defeats in their respective last outings and now go in search of an immediate return to winning ways this weekend.

We say: Palmeiras 3-1 Vitoria

Palmeiras have been in scintillating form on home turf and it is hard to bet against them getting the job done here. We are tipping the hosts to run out comfortable winners at the sound of the final whistle here.

Juventude vs. Criciuma (Saturday, 11.00pm)

Juventude and Criciuma set out to get themselves back to winning ways when they face off at Estadio Alfredo Jaconi on Saturday.

The hosts were beaten for the first time in six outings last time out while the visitors saw their winless streak stretch to five matches.

We say: Juventude 1-0 Criciuma

Juventude have enjoyed the better of this fixture and will fancy their chances to coming away with maximum points. While we expect Criciuma to put up a good fight, we are tripping the hosts to emerge triumphant at the end of the 90 minutes.

Botafogo vs. Cruzeiro (Sunday, 1.30am)

Seeking to make it five home wins on the spin, Botafogo play host to Cruzeiro at the Estadio Nilton Santos in round 20 of the Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday.

The visiting side head into the weekend unbeaten in each of their last 13 games against the Lone Stars since September 2016 and will be looking to extend this dominant run.

We say: Botafogo 3-1 Cruzeiro

While Cruzeiro will be looking to extend their unbeaten run against Botafogo, they have struggled to get going on their travels in recent weeks. The Lone Stars have been near impenetrable on home turf this season and we see them coming away with the desired result this weekend.

Fortaleza vs. Sao Paulo (Sunday, 1.30am)

Sao Paulo will be looking to snap their nine-game winless run against Fortaleza when they journey to the Estadio Castelao in round 20 of the Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday.

The Leao do Pici head into the weekend on a blistering run of nine back-to-back home wins across all competitions and will be aiming to move within four points of league leaders Botafogo.

We say: Fortaleza 2-1 Sao Paulo

While Sao Paulo will be looking to return to winning ways, they are in for a tough 90 minutes against a spirited Fortaleza side who have been simply outstanding at home in recent weeks. Zubeldia's men have managed just one away win since the start of June and we see them struggling at the Estadio Castelao.