Predictions for Brazil’s Brasileirao Serie A’s matchday 24

With two thirds of the Brazilian Serie A played, there is still plenty to play for in South America’s toughest league. This article will cover four games, including reigning champion Flamengo, Santos and Palmeiras. This article was written by Kate Richardson, who came to the match outcomes’ conclusion after tough web research. Check her out here.

Botafogo – Flamengo

Reigning Champions Flamengo will visit local Rio de Janeiro rivals Botafogo in Brazil’s Serie A’s matchday 24. The match will take place on Saturday, 5^th December, and the visitors are clear favourites to beat their local rivals, who are currently on the brink of going down.

The hosts sit nineteenth place in the table, with only 20 points added and in a very delicate situation. For those who don’t know, Japan international Keisuke Honda is currently playing at Botafogo but still, they are struggling in the Brazilian league. 

Flamengo is currently third on 39 points, three from leader Atletico Mineiro and two from second place, Sao Paulo.

Some important stats on the match:

1) Flamengo have scored 37 goals in 22 matches.

2) Botafogo is in a series of four straight losses in the Brasileirao.

3) In the last two visits to Botafogo, Flamengo won.

4) Flamengo is the best team to play away in the competition, with six wins in 11 matches.

Despite playing away from home, Flamengo has been doing well as a visitor and it’s believed they will have everything it takes to leave this game with the  three points!

Bahia – Ceara

Bahia and Ceara face each other on matchday 24 in the Brasileirao. The match is set to be played on Saturday, 5^th December and a balanced clash between two sides who are doing similar campaigns in the domestic league is expected.

Bahia are in 13^th place with 28 points, just four above the relegation zone. The visitors are also fighting against relegation, with 29 points, with only one defeat in the last seven match days.

Here are some of the key points of this clash:

1) Ceara have 32 goals scored in 23 games.

2) It is common for fans to witness games with over 2.5 goals when these two clubs face each other

3) Bahia have scored 12 goals in the last 6 home matches.

Given both clubs’ situation and taking stats into account, over 2.5 goals is the most reasonable choice.

Fluminense – Athletico Paranaense

Rio de Janeiro-based club Fluminense hosts Athletico Paranaense on matchday 24 in the Brasileirao. The game will take place on Saturday, 5^th December Fluminense are doing a consistent campaign in the domestic league, in 8th place, with a squad on a budget. 

Paranaense is 12^th with 28 points, just 4 above relegation zone and with the worst attack of the entire league, with only 19 goals scored in 23 games, which is less than one goal per game on average.

The hosts are the clear favourites for this one. Still, it is good to check the stats and curiosities for the clash of the weekend:

1) Fluminense have scored 31 goals in 23 games

2) Paranaense have only 19 goals in 23 matches.

3) The visitors have lost 5 of the last 7 away matches.

Playing at home and knowing how to take advantage of the weaknesses that Atlético has shown away from home, it’s believed that Fluminense will win this match!

Santos – Palmeiras

Sao Paulo derby is the last game of this article. Santos will host Palmeiras on matchday 24 in the English Premier League. The match will take place on Sunday, 6^th December. 

The home team are in sixth place on the league table with 37 points added, five from leader Atletico Mineiro and have the second best attack of the entire competition with an impressive record of 34 goals scored in 23 rounds. 

Palmeiras are right above, in fifth place with the same 37 points, although they have one game in hand. The club led by Abel Ferreira booked their place to the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores in the middle of the week and will go to this derby very motivated.

Here are some interesting facts about the Sao Paulo derby:

1) Santos have 34 goals scored in 23 matches.

2) Palmeiras have 31 goals scored in 22 matches.

3) Palmeiras’ last three games have had more than 2.5 goals.

In a match between two teams with a lot of offensive talent, it’s believed to be an open duel, with chances of goal by both sides and more than 2.5 goals!

Conclusion

Following analysing the four aforementioned matches, here is the conclusion: Flamengo to win; Bahia and Ceara to score over 2.5; Fluminense to win; Santos and Palmeiras to score over 2.5. 

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