Juventude Aims to Overcome Crisis Against Red Bull Bragantino in Brazilian League
Juventude is set to face Red Bull Bragantino in a crucial match during the 29th round of Brazil’s Série A on Monday, October 20th, at 19:00 (Brasília time). The encounter will take place at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in Caxias do Sul.
Juventude’s Struggles and Recent Form
Juventude enters this match after suffering three consecutive defeats and experiencing a seven-game winless streak. In their latest game, they lost 1-0 to Fluminense, leaving them in a precarious position with 23 points, sitting 19th in the league standings.
RB Bragantino’s Recent Performance
On the other hand, Red Bull Bragantino faced a heavy defeat, losing 5-1 to Palmeiras. Despite this setback, Bragantino remains in the mid-table, currently ranked 10th with a total of 36 points.
Injuries and Suspensions
Juventude will be missing several key players due to suspensions, including goalkeeper Jandrei, midfielder Mandaca, and left-back Alan Ruschel. Coach Thiago Carpini will likely start Uruguayan goalkeeper Guruceaga in their absence, with Marcelo Hermes and Nenê as possible substitutes in other positions.
RB Bragantino will also be without some key players. Defender Guzmán is sidelined with an injury, and forward Lucas Barbosa is suspended. However, coach Fernando Seabra will welcome back right-back Nathan Mendes, bolstering his defense.
Projected Lineups
| Juventude | RB Bragantino |
|---|---|
| Guruceaga | Cleiton |
| Igor Formiga | Nathan Mendes |
| Abner | Pedro Henrique |
| Rodrigo Sam | Alix Vinícius |
| Marcelo Hermes | Vanderlan |
| Caíque | Gabriel |
| Jadson | Matheus Fernandes |
| Nenê | Juninho Capixaba |
| Rafael Bilú | Jhon Jhon |
| Gabriel Taliari | Laquintana |
| Gilberto | Thiago Borbas |
Match Details
- Date: October 20, 2023
- Time: 19:00 (Brasília time)
- Location: Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, Caxias do Sul
- Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima
- VAR: Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira
- Broadcast: Premiere and real-time updates on Itatiaia Esporte
This match presents a critical opportunity for Juventude to break their losing streak against a decent RB Bragantino side looking to recover from their recent loss. Both teams will be aiming for a vital three points in this competitive league.
