Sparks will fly as Cuiaba and Red Bull Bragantino to head-to-head at Arena Pantanal this weekend. View our free Cuiaba vs RB predictions below.
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Key stats
- Cuiaba drew their last two games.
- Red Bull Bragantino’s last two trips to this stadium ended in stalemates.
- Six of the last seven skirmishes between these teams featured less than three goals.
- Both teams scored in four of the last six encounters between Cuiaba and RB Bragantino.
Correct score prediction: Cuiaba 1-1 RB Bragantino
Cuiaba are coming off a 1-1 draw, and four of their last six stalemates have ended with the exact scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: RB Bragantino are bookies’ favourites
- Cuiaba: 17/10 (2.70) – 37%
- Draw: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- Red Bull Bragantino: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's worth mentioning that Cuiaba are currently on a four-match unbeaten run, with two wins and two draws. However, Red Bull Bragantino have been the better side this season, accumulating six more points than their opponents.
With that in mind, Bragantino are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds generally have a 40.8% probability of winning.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Cuiaba vs RB Bragantino predictions.
Additionally, both teams were on the scoresheet in five of RB Bragantino's last six matches. Given that this was the case with four of the last six meetings between these sides, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a % chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Bragantino's dominance to continue?
As it stands, RB Bragantino suffered no defeats in the last two clashes between these teams, with two wins and two draws. However, they have struggled at this stadium, as their last victory at Arena Pantanal came in June 2018, when both teams played in the Serie C.
Brazil Serie A 27/08/23
Bragantino
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 22/04/23
Cuiaba
Bragantino
Brazil Serie A 05/10/22
Bragantino
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 11/06/22
Cuiaba
Bragantino
Brazil Serie A 01/11/21
Cuiaba
Bragantino
Team news and form guide
Cuiaba: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Max Alves is recovering from a calf injury, and will likely return to action in mid-July. Gabriel Knesowitsch and Deyverson are also ruled out for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK), Ramon, Empereur, Marllon, Alexandre, Denilson, Mineiro, Augusto, Clayson, Pitta & Cafu.
Brazil Serie B 11/05/25
L
Operario PR
3
Cuiaba
2
Brazil Serie B 06/05/25
D
CRB
1
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 27/04/25
W
Ferroviaria SP
0
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 22/04/25
D
Atletico GO
1
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie B 15/04/25
W
Athletico Paranaense
1
Cuiaba
2
Red Bull Bragantino: Eyeing their first win at this stadium in six years
Jose Andres Hurtado is representing Ecuador at the Copa America, while Eduardo Sasha, Nathan Camargo and Matheus Fernandes are sidelined with injuries. Meanwhile, Bragantino will have to do without first-choice goalkeeper Cleiton, who is ruled out due to a virus.
Predicted lineup: Lucão (GK), Cândido, Henrique, Santos, Capixaba, Raul, Jadsom, Vitinho, Evangelista, Borbas & Helinho.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
D
Gremio
1
Bragantino
1
Brazil Serie A 05/05/25
W
Mirassol
0
Bragantino
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
L
Criciuma
1
Bragantino
0
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Santos
1
Bragantino
2
Brazil Serie A 20/04/25
W
Cruzeiro
0
Bragantino
1
Player to watch: Thiago Borbas
Thiago Borbas has struggled to find his stride this season, scoring just once in 12 Serie A appearances so far. Although the Uruguayan has no direct goal involvement in his last seven matches, he has a solid track record against Cuiaba, scoring in the last two encounters between these sides. Borbas will look to extend his scoring streak against Cuiaba to three games.