Brazil Serie A predictions offer sharp bettors a goldmine of opportunity—the league's attacking philosophy and unpredictable results create value across multiple markets. From powerhouses like Flamengo and Palmeiras to scrappy mid-table sides pulling off upsets, Brazilian top-flight football consistently delivers drama and goals. Betzoid brings you upcoming fixtures with Brazil Serie A betting odds, current standings, and tactical insights to inform your wagers.
Review the match table below, then explore our detailed analysis for each fixture.
How Brazil Serie A Works
The Brasileirão, as locals call it, stands as South America's most competitive domestic league. Twenty clubs battle across 38 matchdays in a double round-robin format. Each team faces every opponent twice—once at home, once away. The season runs from April through December, avoiding the European calendar entirely.
Brazil Serie A predictions require understanding the league's unique structure. Three points for a win, one for a draw. The top four finishers qualify for Copa Libertadores group stages. Fifth and sixth place enter Libertadores qualifying rounds. Positions seven through twelve typically secure Copa Sudamericana spots. At the bottom, four clubs face relegation to Serie B each season.
Geography shapes everything here. Brazil spans multiple time zones, and travel distances dwarf European equivalents. A club from Porto Alegre flying to Fortaleza covers over 3,000 kilometers. This travel burden historically influences form, especially during fixture congestion. Continental commitments add another layer—clubs competing in Libertadores or Sudamericana often field rotated squads domestically, creating opportunities for sharp bettors tracking squad news.
Brazil Serie A Table
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 28 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 55/23 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 28 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 47/21 | 57 |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 43/32 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 28 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44/36 | 48 |
| 5 | Bahia | 28 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 43/35 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 42/40 | 45 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 27 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 36/32 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 41/40 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 37/43 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 33/31 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32/30 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 41/45 | 35 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 28 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 28/42 | 33 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 29/32 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 33/42 | 32 |
| 16 | Vasco DA Gama | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 34/41 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 30/38 | 29 |
| 18 | Internacional | 28 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 30/36 | 28 |
| 19 | Remo | 28 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 32/47 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 27 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 29/53 | 18 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 28/10 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 23/9 | 57 |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 25/11 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24/14 | 48 |
| 5 | Bahia | 14 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 22/14 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24/16 | 45 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 23/16 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20/18 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19/19 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 19/14 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 21/10 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 24/20 | 35 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 18/12 | 33 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15/16 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21/21 | 32 |
| 16 | Vasco DA Gama | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 21/18 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 22/16 | 29 |
| 18 | Internacional | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16/16 | 28 |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18/19 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 18/29 | 18 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 27/13 | 60 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 24/12 | 57 |
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18/21 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20/22 | 48 |
| 5 | Bahia | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21/21 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 18/24 | 45 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13/16 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21/22 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18/24 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14/17 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 11/20 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 17/25 | 35 |
| 13 | Vitoria | 14 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 10/30 | 33 |
| 14 | Corinthians | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14/16 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12/21 | 32 |
| 16 | Vasco DA Gama | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13/23 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 8/22 | 29 |
| 18 | Internacional | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 14/20 | 28 |
| 19 | Remo | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 14/28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-sc | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11/24 | 18 |
Goals, Cards, and Brazilian Football Trends
Brazilian football carries a reputation for attacking flair, but the numbers tell a nuanced story. Brasileirão matches historically average between 2.3 and 2.6 goals per game across seasons—slightly below Europe's top five leagues. Defensive organization has improved dramatically over the past decade. Both teams to score lands in roughly 45-50% of matches, solid for BTTS bettors but not a guaranteed market.
Card frequency runs high by global standards. Referees in Brazil show between 4.5 and 5.5 yellow cards per match on average. Red cards appear more frequently than in European leagues too. Physical midfield battles and tactical fouling drive these numbers. Betzoid tracks historical card data across all 20 clubs, revealing clear patterns by referee assignment and match importance. For bettors exploring different platforms, Stake offers competitive odds on Brazilian football markets.
Home advantage proves significant in Brazilian football. Home win rates typically hover around 47-52% across seasons—stronger than most European leagues. Passionate crowds, familiar conditions, and reduced travel fatigue explain the gap. Away wins account for just 25-30% of results historically. Draw percentages fluctuate between 22-28% depending on the season. These patterns matter when evaluating Brasileirão odds, particularly for match result markets.
Best Markets for Brazil Serie A Betting
Betting on Brazil Serie A opens multiple profitable angles. The league's characteristics suit certain markets better than others. Analysis across recent seasons reveals where value consistently appears.
- Match Result (1X2): Home favorites deliver at higher rates than European leagues. Back home wins selectively, especially when visitors travel long distances or face midweek continental fixtures.
- Over/Under Goals: Brazil Serie A over under tips work best with context. Under 2.5 goals hits around 48-52% of matches historically. Target unders in tactical encounters and overs when attacking sides meet weaker defenses.
- Both Teams to Score: BTTS Yes connects in roughly half of all matches. Brazil Serie A both teams to score predictions improve when targeting mid-table clashes where neither side parks defensively.
- Cards Markets: Over 4.5 cards offers consistent value given referee tendencies. Derbies and relegation six-pointers push card counts higher. Track referee appointments weekly.
- Asian Handicap: When top sides face relegation battlers, -1.5 handicaps often provide better value than inflated 1X2 odds on heavy favorites.
Double chance markets suit cautious bettors. Home/Draw combinations cover the strong home advantage while protecting against surprise draws. During international breaks, consider exploring friendly match predictions to keep your betting sharp.
Brazil Serie A Players stats
| № | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Viveros | Atletico Paranaense | 18 | 4 | 26 |
| 2 | Pedro | Flamengo | 16 | 0 | 28 |
| 3 | Gabriel Barbosa | Santos | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| 4 | Carlos Vinícius | Gremio | 10 | 1 | 27 |
| 5 | Samuel Lino | Flamengo | 9 | 0 | 27 |
| 6 | Matheus Pereira | Cruzeiro | 9 | 0 | 25 |
| 7 | Danilo Santos | Botafogo | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| 8 | Rene | Vitoria | 9 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 | John Kennedy | Fluminense | 9 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Luciano Juba | Bahia | 9 | 4 | 24 |
| 11 | J. López | Palmeiras | 8 | 0 | 25 |
| 12 | Pedro Rocha | Coritiba | 8 | 0 | 27 |
| 13 | Breno Lopes | Coritiba | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| 14 | Luciano | Sao Paulo | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| 15 | J. Calleri | Sao Paulo | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| 16 | J. Carbonero | Internacional | 7 | 0 | 27 |
| 17 | Maurício | Palmeiras | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| 18 | Arthur Cabral | Botafogo | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| 19 | Jája Silva | remo | 7 | 0 | 22 |
| 20 | Hulk | Fluminense | 7 | 1 | 21 |
| № | Player | Team | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Pereira | Palmeiras | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Josué | Coritiba | 10 | 25 |
| 3 | Samuel Lino | Flamengo | 7 | 27 |
| 4 | J. Carrascal | Flamengo | 7 | 22 |
| 5 | R. Garro | Corinthians | 6 | 26 |
| 6 | Pedro | Flamengo | 5 | 28 |
| 7 | Igor Formiga | Mirassol | 5 | 25 |
| 8 | L. Acosta | Fluminense | 5 | 23 |
| 9 | Erick | Vitoria | 5 | 26 |
| 10 | João Cruz | Atletico Paranaense | 5 | 21 |
| 11 | L. Esquivel | Atletico Paranaense | 5 | 19 |
| 12 | Álvaro Montoro | Botafogo | 5 | 25 |
| 13 | G. Benavídez | Atletico Paranaense | 5 | 22 |
| 14 | Giovanni Augusto | Chapecoense-sc | 5 | 19 |
| 15 | Matheus Pereira | Cruzeiro | 4 | 25 |
| 16 | J. López | Palmeiras | 4 | 25 |
| 17 | J. Carbonero | Internacional | 4 | 27 |
| 18 | K. Arroyo | Cruzeiro | 4 | 23 |
| 19 | G. de Arrascaeta | Flamengo | 4 | 21 |
| 20 | Alex Telles | Botafogo | 4 | 25 |
| № | Player | Team | Matches | Minutes | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Carrascal | Flamengo | 22 | 1207 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Andre | Corinthians | 18 | 1103 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Fabinho | RB Bragantino | 12 | 564 | 2 | 1 |
| 4 | A. Bernabéi | Internacional | 24 | 2130 | 1 | 7 |
| 5 | Gabriel Barbosa | Santos | 19 | 1398 | 1 | 7 |
| 6 | Victor Gabriel | Internacional | 16 | 1246 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | Doma | Chapecoense-sc | 25 | 2142 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Á. Barreal | Santos | 21 | 1437 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | E. Pulgar | Flamengo | 18 | 1345 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Zé Ricardo | remo | 26 | 1699 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Matheuzinho | Corinthians | 23 | 1958 | 1 | 5 |
| 12 | A. Canobbio | Fluminense | 21 | 1575 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | Cacá | Vitoria | 21 | 1847 | 1 | 5 |
| 14 | Cauan Barros | Vasco DA Gama | 19 | 1318 | 1 | 5 |
| 15 | A. Barboza | Botafogo | 12 | 1044 | 1 | 5 |
| 16 | Renan Lodi | Atletico-MG | 23 | 1922 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 | Jorginho | Flamengo | 22 | 1643 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 | Allan | Corinthians | 21 | 1190 | 1 | 4 |
| 19 | Evertton Araújo | Flamengo | 20 | 1038 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 | C. Medina | Botafogo | 20 | 1494 | 1 | 4 |
| 21 | B. Zapelli | Atletico Paranaense | 19 | 760 | 1 | 4 |
| 22 | Juninho Capixaba | RB Bragantino | 23 | 2109 | 0 | 12 |
| 23 | Matheus Pereira | Cruzeiro | 25 | 2110 | 0 | 9 |
| 24 | A. Gómez | Vasco DA Gama | 24 | 1971 | 0 | 9 |
| 25 | R. Garro | Corinthians | 26 | 1814 | 0 | 8 |
| 26 | N. Acevedo | Bahia | 26 | 2194 | 0 | 8 |
| 27 | Thiago Mendes | Vasco DA Gama | 24 | 2020 | 0 | 8 |
| 28 | Fabrício Bruno | Cruzeiro | 24 | 2081 | 0 | 8 |
| 29 | E. Martínez | Vitoria | 22 | 1690 | 0 | 8 |
| 30 | Arthur Dias | Atletico Paranaense | 26 | 2274 | 0 | 7 |
| 31 | Camilo | Chapecoense-sc | 23 | 1918 | 0 | 7 |
| 32 | Paulinho | Internacional | 21 | 1107 | 0 | 7 |
| 33 | Thiago Santos | Coritiba | 20 | 1017 | 0 | 7 |
| 34 | Ruan Tressoldi | Atletico-MG | 20 | 1699 | 0 | 7 |
| 35 | G. Escobar | Santos | 20 | 1795 | 0 | 7 |
| 36 | G. Mercado | Internacional | 18 | 1605 | 0 | 7 |
| 37 | José Aldo | Mirassol | 17 | 1243 | 0 | 7 |
| 38 | Pedro Gabriel | Gremio | 16 | 1118 | 0 | 7 |
| № | Player | Team | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marinho | Vitoria | Ankle Injury | Questionable |
| 2 | L. Villalba | Cruzeiro | Ankle Injury | Questionable |
| 3 | Renato Marques | Mirassol | Injury | Questionable |
| 4 | R. Ramos | Vitoria | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 5 | L. Sinisterra | Cruzeiro | Injury | Questionable |
| 6 | Lucas Crepaldi | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 7 | Lucas Crepaldi | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 8 | Junior Santos | Atletico-MG | Inactive | Questionable |
| 9 | M. Monsalve | Gremio | Injury | Questionable |
| 10 | Tiquinho Soares | Santos | Inactive | Questionable |
| 11 | J. Correa | Botafogo | Muscle Injury | Questionable |
| 12 | Rodriguinho | RB Bragantino | Injury | Questionable |
| 13 | B. Arhin | Internacional | Injury | Questionable |
| 14 | Renan Peixoto | Atletico Paranaense | Injury | Questionable |
| 15 | Renan Viana | Atletico Paranaense | Inactive | Questionable |
| 16 | J. Martinez | Corinthians | Inactive | Questionable |
| 17 | B. Arhin | Internacional | Injury | Questionable |
| 18 | Victor Gabriel | Internacional | Injury | Questionable |
| 19 | Lucas Crepaldi | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 20 | Tiago Coser | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 21 | Andre Silva | Sao Paulo | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 22 | M. Monsalve | Gremio | Injury | Questionable |
| 23 | David Duarte | Bahia | Hamstring Injury | Questionable |
| 24 | Everton Ribeiro | Bahia | Injury | Questionable |
| 25 | Yuri Alberto | Corinthians | Inactive | Questionable |
| 26 | Lucas Crepaldi | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 27 | G. Cano | Fluminense | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 28 | Lucca Marques | Sao Paulo | Inactive | Questionable |
| 29 | Robert Conceicao | Chapecoense-sc | Inactive | Questionable |
| 30 | F. Amuzu | Gremio | Inactive | Questionable |
| 31 | M. Braithwaite | Gremio | Achilles Tendon Injury | Questionable |
| 32 | Rodriguinho | RB Bragantino | Injury | Questionable |
| 33 | Daniel Thuram | Flamengo | Injury | Questionable |
| 34 | Ryan Roberto | Flamengo | Injury | Questionable |
| 35 | G. Cano | Fluminense | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 36 | Jemmes | Fluminense | Inactive | Questionable |
| 37 | PH Ganso | Fluminense | Inactive | Questionable |
| 38 | R. Villagra | Internacional | Injury | Questionable |
| 39 | Caio Alexandre | Bahia | Muscle Injury | Questionable |
| 40 | Kaio Cesar | Corinthians | Injury | Questionable |
| 41 | M. Pereira | Corinthians | Injury | Questionable |
| 42 | Lucas Crepaldi | Coritiba | Inactive | Questionable |
| 43 | Diego Hernandez | remo | Inactive | Questionable |
| 44 | Mauricio | Palmeiras | Inactive | Questionable |
| 45 | Renato Marques | Mirassol | Inactive | Questionable |
| 46 | Lucca Marques | Sao Paulo | Inactive | Questionable |
| 47 | Mateus Carvalho | Vasco DA Gama | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 48 | Marcos Vinicius | Chapecoense-sc | Inactive | Questionable |
| 49 | Mauricio Garcez | Chapecoense-sc | Inactive | Questionable |
| 50 | Robert Conceicao | Chapecoense-sc | Inactive | Questionable |
| 51 | Vitor Roque | Palmeiras | Inactive | Questionable |
| 52 | Marcal | Botafogo | Knee Injury | Questionable |
| 53 | S. Rodriguez | Botafogo | Injury | Questionable |
Tips for Betting on Brazilian Serie A
Understanding how to bet on Brazil Serie A requires more than checking league tables. The Brasileirão rewards those who dig into context and timing. Here's what consistently separates profitable bettors from recreational punters.
- Track Libertadores schedules: Clubs competing midweek in continental tournaments frequently rotate domestic lineups. Secondary squads often struggle, creating value on opponents. Monitor team news closely during South American competition months.
- Respect the travel factor: Brazilian geography punishes away teams. Northern clubs visiting southern states—or vice versa—face significant fatigue. Factor distance into Brazil Serie A match predictions, particularly for early kickoffs after long flights.
- Early season caution: The first six matchdays produce unpredictable results as squads gel. Newly promoted teams often start strong before fading. Wait until round seven or eight before trusting league table positions.
- Late season desperation: Relegation battles intensify after matchday 30. Clubs fighting the drop play with urgency that distorts normal patterns. Expect scrappy, low-scoring affairs and heavy card counts during survival six-pointers.
- State championship hangover: Brazilian clubs play regional tournaments before the Brasileirão kicks off. Fatigue and injuries from these competitions linger into early season matches. Check preseason workloads before backing favorites.
Tips for betting on Brazilian Serie A work best combined with consistent bankroll discipline. No single angle guarantees profit—context stacking does. New bettors might explore no deposit bonus offers to build their bankroll before diving into Brazilian markets.
Bet Responsibly
Brazil Serie A football betting should remain entertaining, never stressful. Set a budget before each matchday and stick to it regardless of results. Never chase losses by increasing stake sizes. The smartest bettors know when to step back.
Take regular breaks from betting activity. If football stops feeling fun, that's a signal worth heeding. Support resources exist for anyone feeling overwhelmed. Organizations like GamCare and Gambling Therapy offer confidential help around the clock. Betting works best as entertainment, not income strategy.
Smart betting on the Brasileirão means understanding home advantage factors, travel distances, and the physical demands of a grueling fixture schedule. Odds and standings refresh regularly here, so bookmark this page for your pre-match research. Always stake within your limits and treat betting as entertainment—the goals and excitement should be the reward.
