RB Bragantino — Fluminense : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

RB Bragantino’s Current Struggles and Injury Crisis

RB Bragantino has been exhibiting truly abysmal form recently. It’s hard to recall the last time “Red Bull” managed to secure even a single point. The hosts are currently mired in a severe eight-game losing streak. Their most recent outing saw Fernando Seabra’s squad fall to Ceará with a 0-1 defeat. In that particular match, the “white-reds” registered a dismal 0.21 xG, indicating a severe lack of offensive threat. Their opponents, in contrast, managed 10 shots, with four hitting the target. Compounding Bragantino’s woes is a heavily depleted squad; their infirmary is overflowing. Defenders Capixaba, Agustin, Andres, and Santos are all sidelined. In midfield, Gabriel will be unavailable due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Furthermore, the home side’s attack is severely hampered, missing forwards Barbosa, Henry, Vinicio, and Fernando. It’s genuinely difficult to envision how Bragantino will field a competitive team given these significant absences.

Fluminense’s Resurgent Form and Home Strength

In stark contrast, Fluminense is enjoying a period of excellent performance. Renato Gaúcho’s side has clinched victories in their last three outings, a run that includes success in the Copa Sudamericana. In their most recent domestic league fixture, the “tricolor” comfortably defeated Fortaleza with a 2-1 scoreline. Subsequently, they secured another 2-1 win on the international stage against América de Cali. It’s evident that the visitors possess a formidable attacking unit, consistently finding ways to trouble the opposition’s net. A notable aspect of their play is their remarkably solid defense when playing at home. Fluminense has conceded only nine goals on their own turf this season, a truly commendable defensive record. Their offense, meanwhile, has netted 12 goals. Clearly, this is a team that thrives at home, ranking among the top four strongest sides in Brazil based on points accumulated on their own ground.