Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – Match Preview

Serie A action resumes with Vasco da Gama set to host Bahia in a crucial Round 31 clash on Monday, October 29th. Vasco da Gama, currently 10th with 40 points, aims to use their home advantage to ascend the standings. Bahia, in 7th place with 46 points, seeks to strengthen their position in the league’s upper tier. This match is a key battle for points as the season nears its end, with both teams looking to exceed pre-season expectations.

Vasco da Gama – Form

Vasco da Gama’s recent home performance has shown varied results. Their last match on October 24, 2024, ended in a narrow 1:0 victory over Cuiaba in Serie A, aligning with bookmakers’ predictions. Hugo Moura scored the winning goal. Before this, they drew 1:1 with Atletico MG in the Cup and suffered a 3:0 defeat to Sao Paulo in Serie A. These outcomes were also expected by bookmakers.

Bahia – Form

Bahia’s recent away performances have been inconsistent. They started with a 1:1 draw against Cruzeiro in Serie A, where Luciano Rodriguez scored late. This was followed by a 4:1 loss to Fortaleza. However, they recovered with a 3:0 win against Atletico MG at home. Everaldo, Everton Ribeiro, and Luciano Rodriguez scored in this match, meeting bookmakers’ expectations.

Vasco da Gama – Bahia – Head to Head

The last match between Vasco da Gama and Bahia was on June 27, 2024, with Bahia winning 2:1. In their last 10 meetings, Vasco da Gama has won 2, Bahia has won 5, and 3 matches ended in draws. This gives Bahia a slight advantage in recent history. In the latest 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 matches. Vasco da Gama has struggled in recent matches against Bahia, with challenges in scoring and defending.

Vasco da Gama – Bahia – Standings

Approaching Round 31 of Serie A, Vasco da Gama is in 10th place with 40 points. They have scored 33 goals but conceded 41. Bahia, in 7th place, has 46 points. They have scored 40 goals and conceded 34. The six-point gap suggests a competitive match. Both teams are performing as expected, with neither significantly underperforming or overachieving.

Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – Top scorers

Pablo Vegetti leads Vasco da Gama’s attack with 9 goals. David has added 4 goals, while Adson and Mateus Cocao have each scored twice. Philippe Coutinho has also contributed one goal. For Bahia, Everaldo is the top scorer with 8 goals. Thaciano has scored 6 times, and Gabriel Teixeira has added 4 goals. Luciano and Cauly have each scored 3 goals, showing that Bahia’s scoring is spread across the team.

Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer odds of 2.45 for Vasco da Gama to win, 3.40 for a draw, and 2.80 for Bahia to win. Despite Vasco playing at home, Bahia is slightly favored due to their recent head-to-head record and league standing. Vasco’s inconsistent form and key player absences pose challenges. Bahia, in better form and with a full squad, might have the edge.

Alternative betting markets include “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” options. These offer different risk and reward opportunities for bettors.

Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – Over/Under Betting

Odds for “Over 2.5” are at 2.075 and “Under 2.5” at 1.727. The history between these teams suggests fewer than 3.5 goals. Vasco’s defense has been vulnerable, while Bahia’s is slightly stronger. This matchup could see more than 2.5 goals, breaking the trend of low-scoring games.

Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – BTTS Betting

Odds for “BTTS: Yes” and “BTTS: No” are both at 1.909. The teams have scored against each other in 3 of their last 4 meetings. Recent matches for both teams also support the likelihood of both teams scoring. “BTTS: Yes” could be a viable betting option.

Vasco da Gama vs Bahia – Prediction