Fluminense vs RB Bragantino Prediction: Fluminense seeks the title it hasn't won since 2012

Last season, Fluminense won the Copa Libertadores for the first time in its history, crowning the excellent work that Fernando Diniz is doing. International success came before domestic success. This season, the Tricolor also won the Recopa Sudamericana. Diniz won the Campeonato Carioca in 2023, but that was the only title won by Fluminense in Brazil since the coach arrived at the club in 2022. Fluminense and its coach have yet to win the Brasileirão. The club hasn't won the Brazilian championship since 2012.

The Tricolor is behind Flamengo and Palmeiras on the list of favorites to win the Série A, but that won't stop its fans from dreaming. Douglas Costa and Marquinhos are this season's main acquisitions. Central defender Nino, who left for Zenit, is the most significant departure. In the Copa Libertadores, Fluminense beat Colo-Colo 2-1 a few days ago in a very tight game. Marquinhos and Cano scored the goals for the Cariocas, who climbed to first place in Group A. With this victory, the team gained confidence for its first Brasileirão match. RB Bragantino is a competitive team, but Fluminense will be out to take all three points.

The Massa Bruta has been a bit of a disappointment in the first part of the season. The team from Bragança Paulista was eliminated in the Paulistão semi-finals, failed to qualify for the Copa Libertadores group stage, and just lost 3-0 against Racing in the Copa Sudamericana. Red Bull finished sixth in the Brasileirão last season, but at the moment, from what the team is showing, it's going to be hard to repeat the feat. Bragantino lost defenders Natan to Napoli and Léo Ortiz to Flamengo this season. The club hasn't spent much money on signings and seems to miss a top-class striker in attack.

Bragantino is coming off a heavy defeat in Argentina against Racing in the Copa Sudamericana and has less time to rest than Fluminense. Pedro Caixinha's team's confidence isn't high, either. On the other hand, Fluminense got a precious victory against Colo-Colo and is in the top spot of its group. Getting off to a good start in the Brasileirão is essential, and the home team will give everything to take the three points.