Match Report

May 1, 2026

Red Bull Bragantino is set for a crucial clash against Chapecoense in the 14th round of the Brazilian Serie A, scheduled for May 3, 2026, at 16:30. The team from Bragança Paulista aims for a positive result and is considered the favorite to secure a victory in this encounter.

Chapecoense, who returned from the second division last season after finishing third, has had a challenging start to the current season. The Santa Catarina club lost the state championship final to the modest Barra, managed only one win at the start of the Brasileirão, and was also eliminated from the cup.

On the other hand, Red Bull Bragantino finished in the top 10 of the last Serie A with 48 points, securing a spot in the Copa Sudamericana. However, their continental campaign began with a loss to Carabobo, followed by a win against Blooming. More recently, the Massa Bruta lost to River Plate while playing with ten men, and domestically, they have mostly suffered defeats in Serie A, including a setback against Palmeiras in the last round, in addition to a draw with Mirassol in the cup.

In terms of performance, Chapecoense, as a league newcomer, averages one goal scored and two conceded per game. The team led by Wagner Mancini, Red Bull Bragantino, averages 1.15 goals scored and 1.15 goals conceded per game, showing greater balance.

The head-to-head record between Chapecoense and Red Bull Bragantino shows four matches. Chapecoense has won twice, but their only loss to Bragantino occurred in their most recent meeting in autumn 2021.

Recent statistics reinforce the prognosis: Chapecoense has lost seven of their last eight matches, and 58% of their games end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.0 goals per game. Despite recent challenges, Red Bull Bragantino appears livelier. The prediction is a victory for Red Bull Bragantino with a "0" handicap, with odds of 1.60.