Juventude vs Bragantino Prediction & Betting Tips (21 October)

Juventude, 19th and penultimate in this Serie A Betano, will most certainly be relegated to Serie B Superbet at the end of this 2025-2026 season. Thiago Carpini's team is 8 lengths behind Santos, the first non-relegation team, with only 10 days remaining before the final verdict. With 17 defeats in 28 days, the balance sheet is obviously very bad and Batalla's partners 4 goals have only gleaned 2 points out of the 21 distributed during the last 7 days. Juventude lost their last 3 outings against Fortaleza 1-2, at Palmeiras 4-1 and at Fluminense 1-0 this Friday.Braganino will be keen to redeem himself after the rout recorded at Palmeiras 5-1 this Thursday.

Bragantino, however, remained before this last day on an unbeaten streak of 3 matches with 2 draws against Santos 2-2 and at Mirassol 1-1 then 1 success against Gremio 1-0 on October 4. Jhon's teammates Jhon 7 goals are ranked 10th and must protect their presence in the Top 12 to hope to qualify for the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana. Bragantino has the 7th best away record 4 wins, 2 draws, 8 defeats and will be keen to perform on the Juventude field where he remains on 2 draws in April 2022 2-2 and in September 2024 1-1.

The tactical battle between Carpini and Seabra promises to be intriguing. Juventude will likely rely on a compact shape and counter-attacks, hoping to exploit Bragantino’s defensive frailties. The hosts will be without Mandaca due to suspension, which could open the door for Peixoto or Rodrigo Sam to step into a more prominent role. Bragantino, on the other hand, may opt for a more possession-based approach, leveraging their midfield depth to control the tempo. Both teams are desperate for points—Juventude to escape relegation and Bragantino to climb into the top half—making this fixture a high-stakes affair with little margin for error.

Given the current form and squad dynamics, a narrow victory for Juventude seems plausible. Despite their recent struggles, playing at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi could provide the edge they need, especially with Bragantino’s poor away record and defensive lapses. Expect a gritty performance from the home side, with Gabriel Bill and Nenê likely to be involved in key moments. Bragantino may find the net through Pitta or Borbas, but their backline could falter under pressure. Our prediction leans toward a 2-1 win for Juventude, a scoreline that reflects both teams’ vulnerabilities and the urgency of their respective campaigns.

• Summary: Juventude is going head to head with Red Bull Bragantino starting on 20 Oct 2025 at 22:00 UTC at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi stadium, Caxias do Sul city, Brazil. The match is a part of the Brasileirão Betano .
• Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima
• Juventude Feedinco Rating: 6.75
• Bragantino Feedinco Rating: 6.87