Bahia vs RB Bragantino Prediction: The Baianos need points urgently

This upcoming Brasileirão match is more important for Bahia than for RB Bragantino. The home team has 18 points and is one place above Santos, who is in the relegation zone with the same 18 points due to the tiebreaker criteria. The Baianos urgently need to pick up points to escape the Z4, a demoralizing zone for any team. Bahia's opponent is not exactly accessible, as Bragantino occupies fifth place in the table and is one of the most competent teams in the league, having only lost three times.

Bahia

The Tricolor has never lost at home to Bragantino, despite the disadvantage in the history of the meetings. In 28 matches, Bahia has won six and lost nine times, but all these defeats have come away from home. The teams have drawn 13 times, which is the most common result. The Baianos will be hoping to maintain their unbeaten home record against a strong opponent and, if possible, pick up those much-needed three points. Despite playing a good game at the Mineirão, in the last round, the Steel Squadron lost 1-0 against Atlético-MG.

Expected opening lineup for Bahia

Marcos Felipe; Gilberto, Kanu, Vitor Hugo, Camilo Cándido; Rezende, Thaciano; Ademir, Cauly, Rafael Ratão; Everaldo.

RB Bragantino

The Massa Bruta was surprised at home in the last round by Vasco da Gama and couldn't manage more than a draw. If Red Bull had won, the team would now be in second place, which would be extraordinary. Despite occupying the top spots, Pedro Caixinha's team plays without pressure. Away from home, Bragantino has only lost twice, against Fluminense and Botafogo, the two teams with the best home records in the league and the only ones without defeats in their stadiums.

Expected opening lineup for RB Bragantino

Cleiton; Aderlan, Luan Patrick, Léo Ortiz, Guilherme; Jadsom, Evangelista, Lucas Cândido; Sorriso, Borbas, Vitinho.

Expert Betting Tips

It's a difficult game to predict. RB Bragantino is superior to Bahia, but the fact is that the club has never won in Salvador. The home team will once again have the strong support of their fans, but on the other hand, the players are under a lot of pressure. I'm betting on Total Under 2.5 goals in a match that should be very tactical, as the Portuguese coaches of both teams like.