Sunday's Brasileiro predictions including Palmeiras vs. Bahia

Cruzeiro vs. Corinthians (Sunday, 8.00pm)

Cruzeiro will be seeking to bounce back from consecutive defeats when they welcome Corinthians to the Mineirao Stadium on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the away side head to Belo Horizonte in search of a second straight victory fresh from ending a seven-game winless run last time out.

We say: Cruzeiro 2-1 Corinthians

Goals have been a constant feature of this matchup, and we expect the trend to continue here. That said, we can see the hosts edging out their visitors to come away with maximum points in the end.

Fortaleza vs. Fluminense (Sunday, 8.00pm)

Fluminense will be hoping to end their wretched run of form when they travel to Estadio Governador Placido Aderaldo Castelo to take on Fortaleza in Brasileiro on Sunday night.

O Flu are rooted to the bottom of the table after 14 league games this season, while Tricolor de Aco are comfortably in the mid-table with 20 points in just 13 matches.

We say: Fortaleza 1-0 Fluminense

While the draw last week would have been a welcome point for Fluminense following a torrid run of results, they were far from convincing in the match and did not do enough to suggest a complete turnaround in form is to be expected right away.

Fortaleza have been excellent at home so far this season and are on a five-match winning streak in all competitions. We feel they will add to that record with another victory in this one.

Juventude vs. Gremio (Sunday, 8.00pm)

After a couple of away defeats, Juventude return to Estadio Alfredo Jaconi this week to take on Gremio in gameweek 15 of Brasileiro on Sunday night.

The hosts enter this match in 13th place in the league standings with 16 points after 13 games, while the visitors are third-bottom with 11 points, though they have played a game less than their opponents.

We say: Juventude 1-1 Gremio

Following back-to-back away defeats, Juventude will be looking forward to returning to their home patch where they are yet to taste defeat this season. However, Gremio have been notably improved over the last couple of weeks and taking a point off the defending champions last time out would have done wonders for their confidence.

This looks like a very even contest on paper and we feel these sides will have to settle for a share of the spoils at the final whistle.

Internacional vs. Vasco (Sunday, 10.00pm)

Internacional will be looking to return to winning ways in Brasileiro when they face off against Vasco da Gama at Estadio Jose Pinheiro Borda on Sunday night.

The hosts are currently in 10th place in the league standings with 19 points after 12 games, while the visitors are 14th with 14 points in as many league games.

We say: Internacional 1-0 Vasco da Gama

While Vasco da Gama have seen an improvement in results in the last three games, all 14 points they have earned this season have come on their home patch. They have suffered six losses in a row on the road and have only scored once in their last five outings.

Internacional have certainly not set the league alight this season, but their home form has been solid and their record in this fixture is hard to overlook. We feel the hosts will secure the points in this one.

Vitoria vs. Criciuma (Sunday, 10.30pm)

Vitoria will be aiming to end their two-game winless run in Brasileiro Serie A when they host Criciuma at the Estadio Manoel Barradas on Sunday.

Meanwhile, the visitors will be looking to extend their three-match unbeaten streak in a bid to hold onto the final Copa Sudamericana spot.

We say: Vitoria 0-1 Criciuma

Criciuma have dominated recent encounters between the two sides, winning the last two in a three-match winning run. We expect Vitoria to put up a good fight, but we think the away side will nick this one again.

Palmeiras vs. Bahia (Sunday, 10.30pm)

Reigning champions Palmeiras are set to host Bahia at Allianz Parque in Brazil's Brasileiro on Sunday in a top-of-the-table clash that could significantly impact the title race.

After 14 games, the home side are third with 27 points and are three from first-placed Flamengo, while the visitors are fourth with 27 points but are below their hosts courtesy of an inferior goal difference.

We say: Palmeiras 2-1 Bahia

Although both sides have the same number of points, it is difficult to look past Palmeiras' outstanding form of late.

Additionally, while it is fair to say that Bahia have performed well this season, it is not clear whether they can sustain their title challenge considering they are only a recently promoted team and have not won the league since 1988.

Atletico GO vs. Athletico PR (Sunday, 10.30pm)

Struggling Atletico Goianiense host Athletico Paranaense at Estadio Antonio Accioly on Sunday evening, with both sides looking to bounce back from defeats.

The hosts come into this match on a five-match unbeaten run that has left them in a dire situation, while the visitors have won just one of their last six games.

We say: Atletico Goianiense 0-1 Athletico Paranaense

Atletico-GO have not taken well to life in the top division and they are especially vulnerable on home soil, which is an advantage for Athletico PR on Sunday. The visitors have both history and form on their side and it is difficult to look beyond another win for them here.

Botafogo vs. Atletico Mineiro (Monday, 12.30am)

Botafogo and Atletico Mineiro will do battle at the Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on Sunday in gameweek 15 of the 2024 Brasileiro season.

The hosts head into this one off the back of a hard-fought victory, while their visitors suffered defeat for the first time in three league matches last time out.

We say: Botafogo 2-1 Atletico Mineiro

Botafogo have made a bright start to the new season and have the wind in their sails heading into this weekend's contest. We can see them carrying the day here, albeit by only a narrow margin.