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Is the word predizer the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

Yes.

The word "predizer" is identical in meaning, spelling, and grammar in both Brazilian and Continental Portuguese. The only difference lies in pronunciation, specifically in how the vowels are articulated (vowel reduction) and the rhythmic emphasis placed on the syllables. In both dialects, the word is considered formal or literary.

Brazilian Portuguese usage

Note: Since "predizer" is a formal/literary term, these examples reflect a formal register.

  1. O oráculo tentou predizer o destino do rei. (The oracle tried to predict the king's destiny.)
  2. As pesquisas tentam predizer o impacto do evento. (The research attempts to predict the impact of the event.)
  3. É impossível predizer o que o futuro reserva. (It is impossible to predict what the future holds.)
  4. Os cientistas buscam predizer a trajetória do meteoro. (Scientists seek to predict the meteor's trajectory.)
  5. Ninguém consegue predizer o resultado final. (No one can predict the final result.)

Continental Portuguese usage

Note: In Portugal, a native speaker would more naturally use the word "prever" to express the same idea.

  1. O oráculo tentou prever o destino do rei. (The oracle tried to predict the king's destiny.)
  2. As pesquisas tentam prever o impacto do evento. (The research attempts to predict the impact of the event.)
  3. É impossível prever o que o futuro reserva. (It is impossible to predict what the future holds.)
  4. Os cientistas buscam prever a trajetória do meteoro. (Scientists seek to predict the meteor's trajectory.)
  5. Ninguém consegue prever o resultado final. (No one can predict the final result.)