Bahia vs Flamengo – Match Preview

Bahia is set to host Flamengo in a crucial Serie A match on Friday, October 5th, 2024. The game will start at 22:00 GMT. It’s the 29th round of the tournament. Bahia is currently 6th with 45 points from 28 games. Flamengo is in 4th place, having 48 points and a game in hand. Both teams have exceeded expectations this season. They are aiming for a win to strengthen their league positions. A victory is vital for both as they aim for the top spots in the league.

Bahia – Form

Bahia has shown strong form at home, winning two and losing one of their last three matches. They beat Criciuma 1:0 on September 29, with Cauly scoring the only goal. Before that, they had a 3:0 win against Atletico MG. Everaldo, Everton Ribeiro, and Luciano Rodriguez scored the goals. However, they faced a 4:1 defeat at Fortaleza, where their defense struggled. Everaldo managed to score in that match.

Flamengo – Form

Flamengo’s recent performances have been mixed. They won 1-0 against Corinthians in a Cup match on October 3rd. Before this, they secured another 1-0 victory over Athletico Paranaense in Serie A. However, their away performance has been less impressive. They drew 0-0 with Club Atletico Penarol in the Copa Libertadores.

Bahia – Flamengo – Head to Head

The last match between Bahia and Flamengo was on September 13, 2024. Flamengo won 1:0 in a Cup match. Flamengo has won the last 10 matches against Bahia. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. Bahia has struggled to score against Flamengo, failing to score in 5 of the last 7 matches. They have also conceded in their last 10 meetings. Moreover, Bahia has lost 6 of the last 7 matches, scoring less than 1.5 goals.

Bahia – Flamengo – Standings

As we approach Round 29 of Serie A, Bahia is 6th with 45 points from 28 matches. They have scored 39 goals and conceded 31. Flamengo is in 4th place with 48 points, having played one less match. They have scored 43 goals and conceded 32. Both teams are close in the standings. Flamengo is just a win away from strengthening their position. Both teams are performing as expected, setting up a competitive match.

Bahia vs Flamengo – Top scorers

Bahia’s Everaldo leads their scoring with 8 goals. Thaciano follows with 6 goals, and Gabriel Teixeira has 4. Luciano and Cauly, both midfielders, have scored 3 goals each. For Flamengo, Pedro is the top scorer with 11 goals. Bruno Henrique has 5 goals, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta has added 4. Gerson and Luiz Araujo have each scored 3 goals. These players have been key to their teams’ success this season.

Bahia vs Flamengo – Full-Time Betting

The odds are 2.38 for a Bahia win, 3.30 for a draw, and 3.00 for a Flamengo win. Despite Bahia’s home advantage, their record against Flamengo is not favorable. Flamengo, with better league standing and recent form, are the favorites. Bahia will miss Everton Ribeiro due to suspension, which could affect their performance.

Bahia vs Flamengo – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 2.10, and “Under 2.5” goals at 1.70. This suggests expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. Bahia and Flamengo have tight defenses. Bahia has scored 39 and conceded 31 goals, while Flamengo has scored 43 and conceded 32. Considering Bahia’s difficulty in scoring against Flamengo, “Under 3.5” goals at 1.25 might be a good bet.

Bahia vs Flamengo – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” and “BTTS: No” are both at 1.909. This indicates an even chance of both teams scoring. The last 10 matches saw both teams score in 4 games. Bahia’s recent home games and Flamengo’s away games have shown mixed results in scoring. “BTTS: No” at 1.909 could be the more likely outcome.

Bahia vs Flamengo – Prediction