Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 00:30 (GMT)

Santos
It may be early days in the Brasileirão, but Santos will be hoping to improve both performances and results as they currently sit in the bottom four with just four points from their opening five matches.

Last time out, they faced rivals São Paulo in the San-São derby, where they suffered a 2-1 defeat. Santos found themselves two goals down early on and never really managed to claw their way back into the match, aside from a late Tiquinho Soares penalty, which offered some consolation. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to create clear-cut chances — something they’ll need to address quickly if they want to climb the table.

Bragantino
After a tough 2024 season, Bragantino knew how important it was to start this campaign on the right foot — and they’ve done exactly that. A string of strong performances has seen them collect 10 points, setting a solid foundation early on.

Bragantino are currently on a three-game winning streak and will be hoping to extend that here. One major boost has been their defensive stability, a clear improvement from the vulnerabilities that plagued them last year. That newfound solidity has given them a platform to build from and made them a more balanced side overall.

Their most recent outing was a 1-0 win over Cruzeiro, thanks to an early goal from Jhon Jhon. They will be eager for more of the same in this duel.

Prediction – Santos 1-1 Bragantino