Athletico vs Bahia Prediction: Athletico to win at home in a difficult match

Athletico Paranaense will host Bahia at the Ligga Arena Stadium in Curitiba, Brazil, in the upcoming Brazil Serie A match. Athletico Paranaense is currently in the 11th in Brazil’s Serie A, while Bahia is in 16th. Athletico Paranaense comes from a defeat playing as the home side, against Flamengo 2-0, in Copa do Brasil; and as the away side, Bahia was defeated by Grêmio in the penalties shoot in Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

ATHLETICO PARANAENSE

The team comes from four games without a victory (one draw and three defeats). Athletico has an excellent squad and a starting lineup with great players. The team has a solid offensive strategy and a firm defense. In Brazil’s Serie A, Athletico tries to put a sequence of victories to get closer to the top teams. In addition, Athletico’s fans can be very loud supporting the team at home, which causes trouble do the opponents. Athletico-PR played 43 matches this season, with 27 victories, 5 draws, and 11 defeats. The team scored 72 goals and conceded 40.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR ATHLETICO PARANAENSE

Bento, Matheus Felipe, Kaíque Rocha, Pedro Henrique, Khellven, Hugo Moura, Alex Satana, Cuello, Léo Cittadini, Vinicius Kauê, Willian.

BAHIA

Bahia tries to create a strong team with a positive strategy after a high investment this year. The squad had received some good players, with a lot of quality and different characteristics, such as speed, ball control, and team players. Although it’s missing something else and the Bahia’s coach needs to figure out how to take the best of each player. Bahia really needs a sequence of victories this season. Bahia played 43 matches this season, with 18 victories, 12 draws, and 13 defeats. Bahia scored 58 goals and conceded 53.

EXPECTED OPENING LINEUP FOR BAHIA

Marcos Felipe, Gabriel Xavier, Kanu, Ademir, André, Acevedo, Rezende, Kayky, Thaciano, Ryan, Everaldo.

EXPERT BETTING TIPS

Athletico is a really strong and dangerous team playing at the Ligga Arena, where the crowd can support really well and make a difference. In addition, Athletico Paranaense starts to feel the need for a good sequence in the season. Bahia has a good squad and it’s still behind a new way of playing, especially as the away side. Athletico Paranaense has the best chance to win this match at home.