America MG vs Bragantino Prediction: Brazilian derby in Copa Sudamericana

In the 1/8 finals of Copa Sudamericana, we will see all-Brazilian duel, derby between America MG and Bragantino. American MG have the home advantage in this match but if we take a look in recent form we will see why Bragantino are favorite for a win here. Matches between these teams are always interesting and with many goals, so we hope that this match will be same.

Form: LDWLL

America MG won against Colo Colo in the 1/16 finals of this competition despite the fact that they lost first match in Chile 2:1. In the 2nd leg at home they showed impressive skills and won 5:1. In the league they aren’t doing very good as they are in 19 place with only 10 points and they are winless in league match in the last 5 matches. They are hoping to make progress in the Copa Sudamericana and in that way to save the season. The win against Colo Colo at home is their only in the last 5 matches, and they have 3 defeats and a draw. Defenders Danilo Avelar and Ricardo Silva are still injured and it’s a gap in the defensive line that other players cannot fulfill.

Form: WLLDL

Bragantino are a much better team than America MG, even though their form recently isn’t on some good level. They are in 6th position in the league and in the last match they finally won after 7 matches without a win in all competitions. They performed well in the Copa Sudamericana group stage finishing in the 1st position in group C without a defeat. They haven’t any major troubles in the squad, and considering the form and the atmosphere in the club they should get a positive result here before the rematch at their stadium.

America MG will certainly give everything to win here possibly with more goal difference, but Bragantino aren’t same as Colo Colo and that task will be very difficult. It seems that Bragantino found their game after the win in the last match in the league and they are coming into this match with high hopes. Their main goal is to remain undefeated so they have a good start in the second match, but if they perform as they know I think they will easily win against desperate opponent.