Bragantino vs Corinthians preview

Brazil flag 2026 Serie A, Brazil
Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques Sun, 9 Aug - 9:30 PM
Serie A
BragantinoBRA
0 2
CorinthiansCTH
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 9:30 PM
Round 22 Regular Season
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Goal
Pedro Raul - 87'

CONTEXT

Bragantino hosted Corinthians in a league match that finished 0-2 to the visitors. The first half ended 0-0 with both sides level and cautious in approach. Corinthians as the stronger team broke the deadlock after the interval to secure the points. Home possession reached 48 percent against 52 percent for the away side. Expected goals registered 0.59 for Bragantino and 0.85 for Corinthians indicating a modest advantage for the visitors. No red cards occurred allowing uninterrupted play throughout the ninety minutes. The outcome proved consistent with the expected goals trend and the away team's overall superiority on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Corinthians showed a significant structural deviation by claiming the 0-2 victory.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The result aligned with the xG differential favoring the away side.
  • Market alignment: The outcome stayed aligned with pre-match positioning.
  • xG expectations: Away xG of 0.85 exceeded home xG of 0.59.
  • Event impact: No major events disrupted the standard match flow.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no disciplinary distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
R. Claus
R. Claus
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
D. Simon Manis
D. Simon Manis
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. de Melo Lima
E. de Melo Lima
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
D. Ribeiro Serafim
D. Ribeiro Serafim
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Bragantino V. Carmo Mancini
V. Carmo Mancini
VS
Corinthians F. Diniz Silva
F. Diniz Silva
1.37
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.45
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 65 D
Coritiba Rank: 60 D
Fluminense Rank: 68 D
Internacional Rank: 64 W
Vasco da Gama Rank: 63 W
Vitória Rank: 62 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Athletico PR Rank: 66 D
Bahia Rank: 63 D
Remo Rank: 58 W
Grêmio Rank: 64 W
Atlético Mineiro Rank: 66 W
Botafogo Rank: 69 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.2
68.32
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bragantino
Corinthians
Power Score
64.2
68.32
League Position
8
7
Global Rank
453
325

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Bragantino — Opponent-weighted form score
Corinthians — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bragantino Corinthians

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Bragantino

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Corinthians

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Bragantino ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Corinthians
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
25.42
20.87
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.87
25.42
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Bragantino — Efficiency Index
vs
Corinthians — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Bragantino
Corinthians
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Bragantino
vs
Corinthians
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Bragantino Corinthians
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
5%
23%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.03 vs -0.19
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Bragantino Corinthians
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
23%
5%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.19 vs -0.03
Bragantino
Corinthians
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Bragantino
vs
Corinthians
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Bragantino Corinthians
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Bragantino 0.23
Corinthians 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Bragantino Corinthians
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Bragantino 0.05
Corinthians 0.00
Bragantino
Corinthians
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BRA had peak pressure around 86'.
  • CTH started the game with stronger pressure.
BRA Pressure CTH Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BRA reached the top pressure at 86' (93.14).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bragantino BRA Home
5 matches
Corinthians CTH Away
Match Record
3
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
3
Goals
6
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
6
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:51:31+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 09:30 PM
Competition
2026 Serie A, Brazil · Round 22 · Regular Season
Stadium
Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques
Capacity
15010
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Raphael Claus
Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis
Evandro de Melo Lima
Denis Ribeiro Serafim

Statistics

Possession
BRA
50%
CTH
50%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 3
6 Shots 4
44 Dangerous attacks 37
48 Possession 52
3 Corners 2
14 Free kicks 12
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 96
6 Goal Kicks 9
8 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 2
26 Throwins 26
1 Hit Woodwork 0
7 Successful Headers 7
0 Assists 1
1 Injuries 1
16 Dribble Attempts 18
8 Successful Dribbles 4
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 22

Attacking

87 Attacks 84
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

60 Long Passes 52
353 Passes 389
286 Successful Passes 307
81 Successful Passes Percentage 79
8 Key Passes 6
31 Successful Long Passes 21
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

2 Saves 2
19 Tackles 15
5 Interceptions 10
48 Duels Won 35

Build-up

25 Total Crosses 17
3 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

4 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Raphael Claus

Starting XI ▼

18
Tiago Volpi
Tiago Volpi (C) Goalkeeper
5.7
4
Alix
Alix Defender
6.55
14
Pedro Henrique
Pedro Henrique Defender
7.03
29
Juninho Capixaba
Juninho Capixaba Defender
6.75
34
José Andrés Hurtado
José Andrés Hurtado Defender
6.75
41
Yuri
Yuri
Midfielder88'
7
Eric Ramires
Eric Ramires Midfielder
6.66
35
Matheus Fernandes
Matheus Fernandes
Midfielder72'
6.43
8
Eduardo Sasha
Eduardo Sasha Midfielder
6.49
57
Marcelinho Braz
Marcelinho Braz
Midfielder66'
6.31
20
Rodriguinho
Rodriguinho Midfielder
7.05
22
Gustavo Neves
Gustavo Neves
Midfielder72'
6.67
21
Lucas Barbosa
Lucas Barbosa Midfielder
6.74
30
Henry Mosquera
Henry Mosquera Midfielder
6.4
17
Vinicinho
Vinicinho
Attacker46'
6.64
9
Isidro Pitta
Isidro Pitta Attacker
6.75
Referee : Raphael Claus

Starting XI ▼

1
Hugo Souza
Hugo Souza Goalkeeper
6.78
2
Matheuzinho
Matheuzinho Defender
8.01
3
Gabriel Paulista
Gabriel Paulista Defender
6.95
13
Gustavo Henrique
Gustavo Henrique Defender
6.79
21
Matheus Bidu
Matheus Bidu Defender
7.04
7
Breno Bidon
Breno Bidon Midfielder
6.44
8
Rodrigo Garro
Rodrigo Garro (C) Midfielder
7.52
14
Raniele
Raniele Midfielder
6.78
19
André Carrillo
André Carrillo
Midfielder66'
6.53
29
Allan
Allan Midfielder
6.78
37
Kaio César
Kaio César Midfielder
6.27
77
Jesse Lingard
Jesse Lingard
Midfielder76'
6.34
18
Pedro Raul
Pedro Raul Attacker
7.49

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Yuri → José Andrés Hurtado
7th Substitution
88'
87'
Event
Pedro Raul
Header / 2nd Goal
80'
Event
Gabriel Paulista
Argument / 4th Yellowcard
76'
Event
Jesse Lingard → Kaio César
6th Substitution
74'
Event
André Carrillo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Matheus Fernandes → Eric Ramires
4th Substitution
72'
Event
Gustavo Neves → Rodriguinho
5th Substitution
72'
Event
Marcelinho Braz → Eduardo Sasha
2nd Substitution
66'
66'
Event
André Carrillo → Raniele
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Rodrigo Garro
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Vinicinho → Henry Mosquera
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Eric Ramires
Persistent fouling / 2nd Yellowcard
17'
10'
Event
Rodrigo Garro
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

88
Update Update
Yuri Alves is on, and Jose Hurtado is off.
88
Update Update
Offside.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Pedro Raul Garay da Silva takes a shot with his head and scores a goal.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-2.
82
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Henrique Ribeiro Goncalves attempts a header but misses the shot.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
81
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Henrique Barbosa takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
80
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Gabriel Armando de Abreu.
80
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
77
Attempt Attempt
Alix Vinicius de Souza Sampaio attempts a header but misses the shot.
76
Update Update
Jesse Lingard comes on for Kaio.
74
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andre Carrillo receives a yellow card.
72
Update Update
Matheus Fernandes Siqueira is on, and Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues is off.
72
Update Update
Gustavo Gustavinho comes on for Rodrigo Huendra Almeida.
69
Attempt Attempt
Marcelo Braz da Silva takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
66
Update Update
Marcelo Braz da Silva comes on for Eduardo Sasha.
66
Substitution Substitution
Andre Carrillo is substituted for Raniele Almeida Melo.
66
Attempt Attempt
Kaio takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
64
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Huendra Almeida takes a left-footed shot but misses.
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Rodrigo Huendra Almeida with his left foot, but it misses.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Update Update
Offside.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Rodrigo Garro scores with a left-footed shot.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Rodrigo Garro scores, making it 0-1.
53
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Huendra Almeida takes a right-footed shot but misses.
51
Update Update
Offside.
46
Attempt Attempt
Rodrigo Huendra Almeida takes a right-footed shot but misses.
46
Update Update
Vinicius Mendonca Pereira comes on for Henry Mosquera.
45
Update Update
Offside.
39
Attempt Attempt
Isidro Pitta's right-footed shot is saved.
34
Update Update
Offside.
29
Update Update
Offside.
20
Attempt Attempt
Pedro Raul Garay da Silva takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Matheus Franca Silva takes a shot, but Matheuzinho blocks it with his right foot.
17
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues.
14
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Eric Dos Santos Rodrigues.
14
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Armando de Abreu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
14
Attempt Attempt
Matheus Lima Beltrao Oliveira takes a shot, but Bidu's header misses the target.
13
Attempt Attempt
Henry Mosquera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Rodrigo Garro receives a yellow card.
5
Attempt Attempt
Matheus Lima Beltrao Oliveira takes a shot with his right foot, but it misses.
5
Attempt Attempt
Gabriel Armando de Abreu attempts a header but misses the shot.
4
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Raphael Claus.

CONCLUSION

Corinthians delivered a controlled performance to overcome Bragantino 0-2 after a goalless opening period. Their higher expected goals and second-half breakthroughs proved decisive in a low-scoring contest. Even possession figures underscored the competitive balance yet the visitors converted their slight edge into tangible reward. The absence of red cards kept the encounter straightforward without added complications. This result reinforces Corinthians status as the stronger side on the day while Bragantino will reflect on limited attacking output. Overall the match highlighted efficient execution over extended periods as the key factor in determining the winner.