Last Updated on May 14, 2024 2:37 pm by Erwin Noguera
The 2024 Brasileirão season is fast approaching matchday 7, so anticipation and excitement are high among fans and players alike.
With heated rivalries and fierce competition, Matchday 7 promises to bring captivating clashes and possible surprises. Traditional powers such as Flamengo, Atlético Mineiro, and São Paulo will be looking to consolidate their positions and climb to the top of the table, while underdogs will be looking to defy the odds and make their mark on the season.
Right now, we have Paranaense and Bahia surprisingly leading the table, but the season is young, and anything can happen.
Brasileirão Matchday 7: Fortaleza vs. Paranaense
When and Where?
Saturday, May 18, 5:30 pm ET at the Estadio Presidente Vargas
Moneyline odds:
Fortaleza 2.28
Paranaense 3.25
Draw Offs:
3.17
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Fortaleza has had a decent start to the season, but, with an inability to get favorable results high. We say this because the team is undefeated after five games played, but they accumulated one win and four draws, which keeps them in the #11 position in the standings.
The Leão do Pici has lost eight at the beginning of the season, a product of the four accumulated ties. In addition to this, the team’s offense has been lackluster, which makes winning games much more complicated. They come from a 1-1 draw against Botafogo in their most recent match.
On the other hand, Paranaense has surprised many at the beginning of the season, accumulating four wins, one draw, and one loss after their six matches. As a result, the team is at the top of the standings with 13 points, equal to Bahia with the same number of points.
The Furacão has shown a lethal offense scoring nine goals so far and a virtually impenetrable defense with only three goals conceded in six games. If the team continues to play the same way, they could be successful this matchday and take all three points. Paranaense is coming off a 2-0 away win over Palmeiras.
For this match, our prediction is a win for Paranaense.
Fortaleza vs. Paranaense Betting Pick: Paranaense
Brasileirão Matchday 7: Criciúma vs. Palmeiras
When and Where?
Sunday, May 19, 10:00 am ET at the Heriberto Hülse Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Criciúma 4.65
Palmeiras 1.73
Draw Offs:
3.63
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Criciúma is having a rocky start to the season, as they have managed to play only three games in six matchdays. However, we can say that it has been a very good return to Serie A for them, considering that they have accumulated two draws and one win so far. Their results have been draws against Juventude (1-1) and Atletico Mineiro (1-1), while they added an excellent 4-0 win over Vasco da Gama.
However, their most recent match against Grêmio was suspended due to the current floods in Brazil, and their last match was a 1-0 defeat against Bahia in the Copa do Brasil on May 1, 2024.
On the other hand, Palmeiras has not managed to start the season in the best possible way, as after six games, they accumulated two wins, two draws, and two losses, which places them in 9th place in the table and they are five points behind Paranaense and Bahia at the top of the table. The Verdão have the chance to climb up the table and cannot miss the opportunity to get the three points in this match against a newly promoted team from Serie B.
Palmeiras are coming off a loss in their most recent match against Paranaense with a score of 0-2.
For this match, our winner’s chip is on Palmeiras.
Criciúma vs. Palmeiras Betting Pick: Palmeiras
Brasileirão Matchday 7: Corinthians vs. Botafogo
When and Where?
Sunday, May 19, 3:00 pm ET at the Neo Química Arena
Moneyline odds:
Corinthians 2.13
Botafogo 3.58
Draw Offs:
3.17
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Corinthians has had a very slow start to the season, as after six games played, they have accumulated one win, two draws, and three losses, which currently places them in the #16 position in the table. This team has a lot of offensive problems and that is evidenced by the three goals they have scored so far this season.While the defense has performed up to expectations with only five goals conceded, we have to say, that a team without a goal is a team without a win.
For Corinthians to start climbing the table, they will need to wake up their offense as soon as possible. In their most recent match, the team lost to Flamengo with a score of 0-2.
On the other hand, we have Botafogo, one of the favorite teams to fight for first place in the table in this 2024 Brasileirão season. Currently, O Fogo is in fourth place in the table, with a record of three wins, one draw, and two losses, with 12 goals for and seven against. As we can see, this team has displayed the best offense of the tournamentwith an average of two goals scored per game. However, their defense has not been able to contain the rivals and they have conceded 7 goals so far.
Botafogo is coming from a draw in its most recent match against Fortaleza with a score of 1-1.
For this match, our winner’s chip is on Botafogo.
Corinthians vs. Botafogo Betting Pick: Botafogo
Brasileirão Matchday 7: Atlético Mineiro vs Bahía
When and Where?
Sunday, May 19, 3:00 pm ET at the MRV Arena
Moneyline odds:
Atlético Mineiro 1.73
Bahía 4.62
Draw Offs:
3.69
Where can I watch it?
Premiere, Star+, Paramount+, and Vix
Atlético Mineiro will always be one of the strong contenders for the Brasileirão title, as they have a squad full of young talent and, above all, experienced players that complement a mind-blowing style of play. Right now, Atlético-MG is in seventh place in the table with a record of two wins and three draws, with nine points from 15 played. As we can see, the team has one less game played, so they could move up to fourth place if they get those three points.
Likewise, the important thing for this team is to win and win day after day, as this is the only way they can climb to the top of the standings. El Galo, as this team is nicknamed in Brazil, arrives at this matchday after a 2-2 draw against Fluminense.
On the other hand, we have Bahia, one of the pleasant surprises of the start of the 2024 Brasileirao season, as after six matches, they have a record of four wins, one draw, and one loss, with nine goals scored and six conceded. Although they have been able to score goals, their defense needs to solidify a little more, as this is the only way they will be able to stay at the top of the table.
Bahia comes into this matchday on the back of three consecutive victories, the most recent being a 1-0 win over Bragantino.
Atlético Mineiro vs. Bahía Betting Pick: Atlético Mineiro
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