Bahia vs Atlético-MG Prediction: It's going to be a nerve-wracking game for Bahia and Atlético-MG

This match in the final round of the Brasileirão puts 17th-placed Bahia against second-placed Atlético-MG. Mathematically, the Baianos can still escape relegation, and the Mineiros can still be champions. If Bahia loses, it drops to the Série B, and if the team draws or loses, it depends on the results of Santos and Vasco da Gama. Atlético is only champion if it beats the Baianos and overturns the eight-goal deficit to Palmeiras, provided the latter loses.

Bahia

The Squadron failed completely in its visit to last-placed América and greatly complicated its chances of saving itself from relegation. The Baianos were trailing 3-2 when the Mineiros had a player sent off in the 62nd minute, and even then, they couldn't manage an equalizer against the worst team in the league. In the previous game, the team had already disappointed its fans by losing to São Paulo at home, in what was the Paulistas' only away win in the entire Brasileirão. Bahia must get its anxiety under control, or it'll drop to the Série B.

Atlético-MG

The Rooster is the best team in the second half of the season, with twelve wins, three draws, and three defeats. The Mineiros had two defeats at home to Cruzeiro and Coritiba that probably prevented them from winning the Brasileirão. In the last game with São Paulo, the team once again showed great willpower by reacting to the Paulistas' equalizer in the 91st minute through a penalty. Atlético still managed to win through Paulinho, the Série A's top scorer, with a goal in the 94th minute. Against Bahia, the team will need to score many goals to try to make the miracle happen.

Expert Betting Tips

Atlético Mineiro is the favorite, although Bahia will fight to the last drop of sweat to save itself. As the Rooster's only chance of becoming champion is to score a lot of goals and hope that Palmeiras loses, I'm going to bet on Paulinho, the league's top scorer, scoring a goal in the match.