- Carabobo FC are 2nd in Copa Sudamericana Group H, with 9 points after 5 games.
- Bragantino Red Bull are 3rd in Copa Sudamericana Group H, with 7 points after 5 games.
Carabobo can cause an upset in Brazil
Carabobo FC are on a hot streak and they can take advantage of a weak Bragantino Red Bull side on Thursday. Carabobo are 2nd in Copa Sudamericana Group H with 9 points from 5 games, while Bragantino Red Bull are 3rd with 7 from 5. Both teams are in good form and will fancy their chances of progressing to the next phase of this competition, and our Bragantino Red Bull vs Carabobo FC prediction highlights just how close this encounter could be.
Bragantino have had a mixed bag of results in their last 5 games, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 2 in all competitions. They recently lost 2-1 away to Mirassol FC, beat EC Vitoria 2-0 at home and drew 1-1 away to CA River Plate.
Carabobo have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures, including a 2-0 away win over Estudiantes de Mérida and a 2-0 win over Blooming away in this group.
Edson Tortolero key to Carabobo’s chances
Bragantino Red Bull play with compactness and transition speed, using the half-fields in the middle third to press opponents and then bursting into the attacking half with numbers. They have a good mix of pace, power and creativity in wide areas and like to push forwards quickly. Fernando is the main threat for Bragantino Red Bull in this group, with 2 goals in 4 games, while Carabobo FC are reliant on Edson Tortolero, who has scored 2 of Carabobo's last 6 goals and is their main threat in the group with 2 in 5 games.
Carabobo are a pragmatist’s dream to watch, as Daniel Farías sets up his side with a smart, risk-aware, flexible defensive set up. They can pack the defense compactly or can play with possession in a more expansive way, depending on the match flow. The Bragantino Red Bull vs Carabobo FC preview emphasizes just how adaptable Carabobo have become under Farías, making them a danger on the road. They have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 away games in this group, so they are very adept at getting results on the road.
Back Carabobo for an away win
Bragantino Red Bull have won 1 and lost 1 of their 2 home games in this competition, scoring 3 goals. Carabobo have mirrored their away record, winning 1 and losing 1, with 2 goals scored on the road. Carabobo have won their last 3 and the Bragantino Red Bull vs Carabobo FC prediction suggests they can make it 4 wins in a row on Thursday.
This will be a close game, with both teams playing for the continent but we like Carabobo’s recent form and the tactical discipline of Farías’ team to edge this contest.
Here are the Bragantino Red Bull vs Carabobo FC betting tips: Carabobo to Win at 9.5, Over 2.5 Goals at 1.94 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.53 are our picks for this game.
