Serie A Regular Season - 4
RB Bragantino 1 - 1 FT Atletico Paranaense
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Fabinho
B. Zapelli 29'
Arthur Dias 43'
44' Juninho Capixaba
45'+4 Alix Vinicius
HT
↓ S. Mendoza ↑Julimar 46'
↓ F. Aguirre ↑Chiqueti 46'
49' Pedro Henrique
51' Fabinho
51' Fabinho
55' ↓ I. Pitta ↑Matheus Fernandes
↓ J. Portilla ↑Dudu Kogitzki 65'
↓ B. Zapelli ↑Joao Cruz 65'
67' ↓ Gustavo Neves ↑Eric Ramires
Julimar (G. Benavidez) 79'
81' ↓ Eduardo Sasha ↑Fernando Santos
81' ↓ A. Hurtado ↑Eduardo Santos
81' ↓ H. Mosquera ↑J. Herrera
87' Alix Vinicius
87' Alix Vinicius
↓ Luiz Gustavo ↑Leozinho 90'+4
Arthur Dias 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
RB Bragantino
Goalkeepers
Cleiton 
MAGNET
27
Activity
27
Activity
27
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
José Andrés Hurtado 
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Alix Vinicius 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
6
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Pedro Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juninho Capixaba 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Lucas Barbosa 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Fabinho
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Gustavo Neves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Henry Mosquera 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Isidro Pitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
55
Entry
Eduardo Sasha
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Gustavo Reis 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tiago Volpi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Eduardo Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauê Nascimento Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Ramires
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davi Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelinho Braz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ignacio Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Santos
MAGNET
21
Activity
21
Activity
21
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Carlos Terán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Felipe Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Arthur Dias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Gastón Benavídez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Luiz Gustavo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lucas Esquivel
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
49
Passes
16
Duels
Forwards
Stiven Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Kevin Viveros
PROVOCATEUR
7
Fouls Won
7
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Mycael
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Leonardo Derik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felipinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jádson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Braga Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julimar 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Leozinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/12/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 07/08/2024 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 3 | Atletico Paranaense | Copa Do Brasil | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 31/07/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 0 | RB Bragantino | Copa Do Brasil | Ligga Arena |
| 21/07/2024 | RB Bragantino | 1 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 08/10/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 1 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 20/05/2023 | RB Bragantino | 2 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 22/10/2022 | RB Bragantino | 4 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
| 25/06/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 4 - 2 | RB Bragantino | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 20/11/2021 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 0 | RB Bragantino | CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Estadio Centenario |
| 07/11/2021 | RB Bragantino | 0 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estádio Nabi Abi Chedid |
05/12/2024
07/08/2024
31/07/2024
21/07/2024
08/10/2023
20/05/2023
22/10/2022
25/06/2022
20/11/2021
07/11/2021
RB Bragantino Win
Atletico Paranaense Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Defiance at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. This was a brutal test of nerves where discipline crumbled but a VAR intervention ultimately spared the hosts from a late collapse.
The Opening Act
The early exchanges at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques suggested a tactical chess match, with both sides cautious of the high Stakes in the race for continental qualification. RB Bragantino showed more initiative in the first half, pushing the Intensity through quick transitions and overlapping runs. The breakthrough arrived in the 44th minute when Juninho Capixaba connected with clinical precision to put the hosts ahead. His goal was a deserved reward for a side that had successfully nullified the threats posed by Lucas Esquivel and the visitor’s midfield. At the interval, the Massa Bruta looked comfortable, holding a narrow lead that seemed to reflect their superior game management in the opening forty-five minutes.
The Tactical Pivot
The entire complexion of the match shifted six minutes after the restart. Fabinho saw red for a reckless challenge, a moment that completely shattered the Balance of the contest. Suddenly, Atletico Paranaense found themselves with a man advantage and a license to dominate possession. They did exactly that, controlling 61% of the ball as they pinned Bragantino into their own third. The pressure became relentless, and the introduction of Julimar proved to be a masterstroke from the bench. In the 79th minute, the substitute found the equalizer, capitalising on the numerical superiority to fire home. It set the stage for a frantic finale where the visitors looked certain to snatch all three points.
The Dramatic Resolution
The closing stages were defined by pure desperation and disciplinary chaos. As the clock ticked down, Bragantino’s situation moved from precarious to disastrous when Alix Vinicius was sent off in the 87th minute, leaving the hosts with only nine players on the pitch. The Intensity reached a breaking point in the seventh minute of stoppage time when Arthur Dias appeared to have won it for the visitors. However, the stadium held its breath as VAR intervened, eventually disallowing the goal for offside. It was a cruel blow for the Furacão but a massive relief for Bragantino, who somehow emerged with a point. This result leaves both clubs level on points, though the hosts will feel like the moral winners after such a chaotic survival act.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Fabinho impact the match?
Fabinho’s dismissal at 51 minutes forced Bragantino into a defensive shell, allowing Paranaense to dominate possession and eventually equalize.
What made Juninho Capixaba the Man of the Match?
Capixaba scored the opening goal and provided crucial defensive stability, helping his side withstand immense pressure despite being outnumbered.
What does this mean for RB Bragantino's season?
The hard-fought draw keeps them firmly in the hunt for a Copa Libertadores spot, demonstrating impressive resilience in the face of adversity.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top Five Ambitions Collide in Bragança
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 90/100. This early-season six-pointer is a litmus test for two clubs looking to prove they belong in the title conversation.
The Setup
On February 25, 2026, RB Bragantino hosts Atletico Paranaense in a fixture where the Stakes couldn't be clearer. Both sides are currently deadlocked on six points. While Bragantino has played an extra game, their recent Form shows a team that has recovered well from an early slip. The visitors, however, arrive with a perfect record and the confidence of a side that hasn't missed a beat.
Key Battle
The match will likely be decided on the flanks. Henry Mosquera has been the creative heartbeat for the hosts, providing elite service from wide areas. He goes head-to-head in a statistical duel with Steven Mendoza. Mendoza’s explosive pace and clinical finishing are the primary threats to the home side's defensive Balance, making this a shootout between two of the league's most dangerous wide men.
Our Prediction
Our take is that home advantage will give Bragantino the edge in possession, but they must be wary of the counter-attack. Cleiton has been in inspired form in goal and will need to be at his best to deny a potent visiting attack. We expect a high-intensity encounter that Bragantino should narrowly shade, likely ending in a 2-1 victory as they exploit late gaps in the visitors' defense.