Red Bull Bragantino vs Barcelona SC Prediction: Full-time draw or Both teams to score

Barcelona SC and Red Bull Bragantino will square off at the Estadio Nabi Abi Chedid on Thursday for the return leg of their round of 16 encounter. Their first leg encounter last week ended in a 1-1 draw with Barcelona having the most possession in that game. Barcelona finished third in Group B of the Copa Libertadores while RB Bragantino secured a hard-fought qualification to the round of 16 as they finished second placed in Group H of the Copa Sudamericana. We expect a different dynamic to the outcome of this game with the possibility of both teams finding the net a most likely occurrence. Please see the carefully prepared tips. 

RB Bragantino

Bragantino has won two games in their last five league games with two losses and a draw. They secured a narrow win against Atletico Paranaense in their most recent league game. Bragantino finished second-placed in Group H with just two points behind Group H leaders Racing. Their first-leg encounter against Barcelona ended in a 1-1 draw with Helinho drawing the first blood for Bragantino in the 18th minute of the game and Barcelona finding an equalizer a few minutes later. The game is still very open to both teams especially with Bragantino wielding the home advantage. 

Barcelona SC

Barcelona is in great form in their domestic league as they are currently in second place in the league with just 4 points behind league leaders Independiente del Valle. They struggled in Group B of the Copa Libertadores as they failed to qualify for the knockout round. Their first-leg encounter against Bragantino ended in a 1-1 draw with both goals scored in the first half. Bragantino got on the scoresheet first in the 18th minute but Janner Corozo got an equalizer for Barcelona in the 31st minute of the game. They are now level as they travel to Brazil for the return leg with hopes of a positive outcome. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

Their first leg encounter ended in a 1-1 draw. 

Expert Betting Tips

Barcelona SC has lost just a game in their last 5 games with three consecutive victories and a draw in between. Bragantino on the other hand is in great form in their domestic league as they are currently in second place. We experienced a highly offensive game in their first-leg encounter and we expect a similar outcome on Thursday. Both teams will strive for victory and we will see goals in this game.