Brasileirão Matchday 20 Betting Favorites

We reach matchday 20 of the 2024 Brasileirão season, and the competition continues to heat up with intriguing clashes on the horizon.

Botafogo maintains its position at the top of the league standings with 40 points to its name, showing consistency and determination this season. However, the pressure is mounting as Flamengo emerges as a formidable rival, trailing Botafogo by 3 points. The battle for first place promises to be intense, and,could see a change in the leadership as the season unfolds.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras faced a setback in the previous matchday, as they experienced a defeat that left them four points behind the league leaders. The defending champions will need to regroup and bounce back strongly to stay in the fight for the coveted Brasileirão trophy. With the margin at the top narrowing, every match becomes crucial for the teams vying for supremacy in Brazilian soccer.

Brasileirão Matchday 20: Palmeiras vs. Vitória

Palmeiras, who have an impressive home record with seven consecutive wins, have been experiencing a rare dip in form with two defeats in their last three games, both away. Despite this, they maintain a solid position in the competition, occupying third place with 36 points, just four points behind league leaders Botafogo. The well-balanced squad and the team’s ability to produce and export talented players to European soccer leagues contribute to their competitive advantage.

In contrast, Vitória is in a precarious position, swimming in the relegation zone after four consecutive defeats. The team’s defensive vulnerabilities have been evident, as they have conceded the most goals in the competition, 32 in 19 games. In addition, Vitória’s historically poor performance at the Allianz Parque, where they have lost nine of their last ten games with one draw, adds to their plight. While Vitória’s current form is worrying, their past success in the Série B suggests there is a chance for them to turn their fortunes around and avoid relegation.

For this match, there is no doubt that our prediction is a win for Palmeiras.

Palmeiras vs. Vitória Betting Pick: Palmeiras

Brasileirão Matchday 20: Bahía vs. Internacional

Bahia has had mixed luck so far this season. At times, they were fighting to be at the top of the table, but in the last few weeks, their performance has dropped notably. Right now, they are in seventh place in the standings, with a record of nine wins, four draws, and six losses, with 28 goals scored and 23 conceded. Bahia has one win, one draw, and three defeats in their last five games, the most recent being a 1-1 draw against Atlético Goianiense.

On the other hand, Internacional has not been playing well in the last few weeks either, as they do not know what a win is in their last five games. As a result, they are ranked 13th in the table, with a record of five wins, four draws, and five losses. It is also worth noting that Internacional has many matches to play, in particular, they have five matches less played than Bahia, so if they win all of them, they could even climb to the top four. Internacional’s most recent match against Fortaleza was suspended.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Bahia.

Bahía vs. Internacional Betting Pick: Bahía

Brasileirão Matchday 20: Fortaleza vs. São Paulo

Fortaleza faced Criciúma in midweek on matchday 19,and, ended up with a 1-1 draw after trailing 0-1 in the first 45 minutes, breaking a streak of four consecutive wins in their previous league matches. They currently have 33 points in the table, with nine wins, six draws, and three losses. In addition, they are currently in fourth place in the competition and are aiming to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores, having scored 23 goals and conceded only 18.

Meanwhile, São Paulo hosted Botafogo in midweek and ended up with a 2-2 draw after being down 1-2 in the first half. They have recorded two consecutive draws in the Brasileirão and only one win in their last four league appearances. They currently have 32 points in the standings, with nine wins, five draws, and five losses. Their goal is to remain competitive in the race to qualify for the Copa Libertadores 2025, having scored 28 goals and conceded 20.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Fortaleza.

Fortaleza vs. São Paulo Betting Pick: Fortaleza

Brasileirão Matchday 20: Flamengo vs. Atlético Goianiense

Flamengo secured a 2-1 victory over Vitória in their last match, aiming to avoid negative streaks after experiencing one defeat, two draws, and one win in their previous matches. They have scored six goals and conceded five during this period.

Meanwhile, Atletico Goianiense played a 1-1 draw against Bahia in their last match.

Looking at their historical clashes, both teams have had the same amount of success: the home team has won three times, the away team once and they have drawn once. In their most recent meeting on April 14 in the Brasileirão 2024 tournament, Flamengo emerged victorious with a score of 2-1.

Currently, Flamengo is in second place with 37 points (11 wins, four draws, three losses), while Atletico Goianiense accumulates 12 points and ranks 20th in the league table (two wins, six draws, 11 losses).

There is no doubt that our prediction for this match is a win for Flamengo.

Flamengo vs. Atlético Goianiense Betting Pick: Flamengo.

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