Internacional vs Bahia Prediction: Inter wants to start the Brasileirão with a victory

The Brasileirão, one of the most competitive football leagues in the world, is back. Last year, the IFFHS considered the Brazilian championship the fourth best in 2023, behind Italy's Serie A, England's Premier League, and Spain's La Liga. While Palmeiras and Flamengo are the main favorites for the title, several teams are also dreaming of becoming the champion. Atlético Mineiro, Fluminense, São Paulo, Grêmio, Athletico Paranaense, Botafogo, Corinthians and Internacional are all big clubs aiming to win trophies.RB Bragantino, Fortaleza, and Bahia are growing and will try, one day, to reach the level of Brazil's historic clubs. Balance and uncertainty are the defining elements of the Brasileirão, as well as the hectic schedule and long trips. May the best team win!

The Colorado has strengthened well this season, showing ambition to win the title that has eluded it for almost 45 years. Argentine coach Eduardo Coudet has a squad with enough quality players to form a competitive side. The signings of Borré, Fernando, and Thiago Maia are the most significant. The new signings, in addition to players already part of the team, such as Enner Valencia and Allan Patrik, are creating high expectations among Internacional fans. The attack seems to be the sector with the most potential in the team, but it still needs to be fine-tuned. Inter drew 0-0 at home to Real Tomayapo and missed many chances. There still seems to be some instability caused by the poor result in the Gaúchão, the Rio Grande do Sul state league. Internacional was eliminated in the semi-finals by Juventude, which is also in the Série A this year. The Gaúchos need to start the Brasileirão with a victory.

Éverton Ribeiro and Cuesta were the Tricolor's biggest signings this season. The experience of both players could be crucial for Rogério Ceni's team. The club aims to stay in the top half of the table and avoid falling into the relegation battle. Last year, that struggle was dramatic, and the Baianos managed to save themselves by beating Atlético Mineiro 4-1 in Round 34, the last of the season. In the Campeonato Baiano, the team reached the final but lost to city rival Vitória, which this year will also be competing in the Série A. Starting with a draw at the Beira-Rio would be a good result.

Although the Brazilian season started a few months ago with the State Leagues, it's still too early to predict how the teams will perform in the Brasileirão. The Série A is a different competition and demands a lot from all the teams due to the high number of games and trips. The first three rounds will be played in one week, a diabolical start. None of these teams have won their respective state leagues, so none is at a high level yet. I'm betting on Internacional to win because they play at home and have ambitions in the competition, despite the high pressure from the fans.