Brazilian Serie A: Goals Galore in Criciuma vs Red Bull Bragantino?

After a quiet Tuesday in Turkish football, our Football Bet of the Day takes us to the vibrant Brazilian Serie A, with a fixture ripe for goals at both ends.

Wednesday night sees Criciuma, currently 15th in the table, host Red Bull Bragantino, just two points ahead in 13th place. This clash at the Estadio Heriberto Hulse promises an exciting encounter, with both sides known for their attacking prowess.

Criciuma, managed by Claudio Tencati, have found the net 30 times in their 22 league matches, with an impressive 53% of those goals coming at home. They have only failed to score on two occasions this season, demonstrating a consistent threat in front of goal. Criciuma have bagged multiple goals in 36% of their matches, including three of their last five.

Their opponents, Red Bull Bragantino, led by Pedro Caixinha, have also shown an attacking flair, scoring 27 goals in their opening 22 matches. 48% of those goals were scored away from home, highlighting their ability to perform on the road. The Massa Bruta have found the back of the net in a remarkable 86% of their league matches, including a solid 83% of their away fixtures.

However, both teams have struggled defensively. Bragantino have only managed three clean sheets this season, just one of those coming away from home. Criciuma, meanwhile, have the worst defensive record in the league, with only two clean sheets, and just one of those coming at home.

Bet of the Day

Criciuma are the undisputed kings of Both Teams to Score in the Brazilian top flight, with an incredible 82% of their matches featuring goals at both ends. This is a stat mirrored by Red Bull Bragantino, who have seen goals at both ends in 73% of their league matches, including a dominant 75% of their away trips. Given these statistics, it’s difficult to ignore the strong probability of a goal-fest in Santa Catarina on Wednesday night.

Our recommendation: Both Teams to Score at odds of 19/20 (Bet365).

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