Short Guideto Campeonato Brasileiro + Predictions

Despite the fact that as I write I already know the final score of three matches, Campeonato Brasileiro starts this weekend once more. And this year will be the most difficult yet. With the economic crisis, the clubs were able to keep their rising talents and bring back stars in decline in Europe. No matter the reason, the tournament will feature a great amount of good forwards: Ronaldo, Adriano, Fred, Nilmar, Taison, Keirrisson, Kleber, Washington, Kleber Pereira, Neymar, Maxi Lopes, Marcelinho Paraiba, Ciro and even Pedrao, who will feature in the first appearance of Barueri in the first division. This is not to mention midfielders like D’Alessandro, Hernanes, Ramires, Paulo Henrique, Ibson, Kleberson and Diego Souza. Below, a quick guide about each of the 20 clubs. And my predictions, obviously.

Atletico-MG
good: Forward Diego Tardelli lives a good moment of his career.
bad: His good moments tend to fade away very quickly.
fights for: 10th to 15th spot

Atletico-PR
good:The two side-backs
bad:Coaches there get fired too quickly.
fights for: 10th to 15th spot.

Avai
good:Coach Paulo Silas
bad: No experience in first division.
fights for: staying in first division.

Barueri
good: Forward Pedrao.
bad: As a side backed by political interests, it has no fans.
fights for:staying in the first division.

Botafogo
good:The trio Maicossuel-Reinaldo-Vitor Simoes.
bad:The defense
fights for: reaching the top 10.

Corinthians
good:Ronaldo.
bad:Ronaldo. Without him, the squad suffers.
fights for: the title.

Coritiba
good: Veteran Marcelinho Paraiba leading a talented side of youngsters.
bad: Obviously, they lack experience.
fights for: 10th to 15th spot.

Cruzeiro
good: Talented players like Ramires, Kleber and Wagner playing like a team.
bad: Some of these players may leave before the league is over.
fights for: the title.

Flamengo
good: Adriano.
bad: Adriano.
fights for: reach the top 10.

Fluminense
good:Fred.
bad:Side backs and midfield are not creating enough for Fred.
fights for: reach the top 10.

Goias
good: Iarley and right back Vitor.
bad: The rest of the team.
fights for: 10th to 15th spot.

Gremio
good: Collective game.
bad: Does not have good replacements for the whole season.
fights for: Copa Libertadores.

Inter
good: The greatest amount of talent reunited in Brazil at the moment.
bad:In previous years, they failed to live up to similar expectations
fights for: title.

Nautico
goodThe fans.
badYear after year, they get closer to second division.
fights for: staying in first division.

Palmeiras
good:Keirrisson, Diego Souza and Luxemburgo.
bad: The defense.
fights for: Copa Libertadores.

Santos
good: Kleber Pereira, Neymar, Madson and Paulo Henrique.
badThe side is too young.
fights for Copa Libertadores.

Santo Andre
good: Good campaign in the state league.
bad: Has no fans and tradition in first division.
fights for: staying in first division.

Sao Paulo
good: Coach Muricy Ramalho knows exactly what it takes to win this league
bad: Too many injuries, including Rogerio Ceni.
fights for: the title.

Sport
good: Its stadium and forward Ciro.
bad: Too many veterans together.
fights for: Copa Libertadores.

Vitoria
good: Young talents
bad: It is a bad visitor.
fights for: top 10.

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2. The State of Campeonato Brasileiro
3. Brasileiro: Sao Paulo Looses the Rope; Ronaldo Protagonist Again
4. Brasileiro: Flamengo and Atletico-MG Want it!
5. Brasileiro: Flamengo Very Close to the Title