Sunday's Brasileiro predictions including Palmeiras vs. Atletico Mineiro

Juventude vs. Fluminense (Sunday, 3.00pm)

Juventude begin a stretch of three matches in less than a week when they host Fluminense on Sunday in the ninth match of the 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A season for both sides.

In this domestic campaign, the club from Caxias do Sul in Southern Brazil are winless at home, currently a point below the relegation zone, while Flu failed to hang onto an early one-goal lead at home Flamengo last week, losing 2-1.

We say: Juventude 0-1 Fluminense

Juventude make it too easy for opposing teams to transition through the middle of the field, allowing their fair share of scoring chances in the process.

Fluzao are not the most dynamic of squads, but they should have enough experience and potency to bury at least one of the many opportunities we anticipate they will have.

Flamengo vs. Fortaleza (Sunday, 8.00pm)

Flamengo can extend their unbeaten run at home versus Fortaleza to six games when they return to the Maracana on Sunday to face them on matchday nine of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A season.

The club from Rio de Janeiro come into this match having won four consecutive fixtures in all competitions, while Fortaleza remain the only winless team in the Brazilian top-flight, losing 1-0 to Ceara on Wednesday.

We say: Flamengo 4-0 Fortaleza

Leao do Pici seem to struggle to make in-game adjustments and change their tactics when needed, and their aggressive approach could leave them vulnerable in transition against a side who can score in bunches.

Palmeiras vs. Atletico Mineiro (Sunday, 8.00pm)

The top two heading into the weekend will commence battle on Sunday, with Palmeiras set to play host to Atletico Mineiro in a Brasileiro contest.

Palmeiras are currently enjoying a 14-game unbeaten run in all competitions, while the current Brazilian champions are looking to clinch a third consecutive league victory.

We say: Palmeiras 1-1 Atletico Mineiro

Nothing can separate the two sides after eight league games, and with Palmeiras and Atletico Mineiro so closely matched, we think Sunday's contest will end all square.

Bragantino vs. Internacional (Sunday, 11.00pm)

Both looking to end winless runs, Bragantino and Internacional will do battle in Brazilian top-flight action on Sunday.

After eight league games, the hosts find themselves 14th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A table with 10 points, while their opponents are just one better off in 12th spot.

We say: Bragantino 1-1 Internacional

With two sides struggling for form but capable of climbing the division, we predict a tight encounter and cannot quite pick a winner.

Given their recent results, we see either outclassing the other being unlikely and instead opt for another share of the spoils.