Juventude vs Bahia – Match Preview

On Thursday, November 9th, Juventude will welcome Bahia at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium for a crucial Serie A Round 33 fixture. The match is set to kick off at 22:00 GMT. Juventude is currently in the 18th spot with 34 points. Bahia, in contrast, is in 7th place with 46 points. Both teams are at crucial points in their seasons. Juventude is fighting to escape the relegation zone. Bahia aims to strengthen their position in the table. Each team is eager to exceed pre-season expectations and end the season strongly.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent performances have been inconsistent, with their last three Serie A matches featuring many goals but disappointing outcomes. They faced a 0:3 defeat at home against Fortaleza on November 2, 2024, defying bookmaker predictions. Before this, they were defeated 3:5 by Palmeiras and 4:2 by Flamengo. Edson Carioca scored in both games. These results highlight a defense that struggles but an attack that can score. Unfortunately, the results have not met pre-match expectations.

Bahia – Form

Bahia’s recent Serie A performances have shown resilience but also inconsistency. They were beaten 0:3 at home by Sao Paulo on November 6th, a surprising result against bookmaker predictions. Before this, they lost 3:2 to Vasco da Gama on October 29th, despite goals from Luciano Rodriguez and Ademir Santos. Their October 19th match against Cruzeiro ended in a 1:1 draw, with Rodriguez scoring. These results, aligning with bookmakers’ predictions, reflect Bahia’s challenges in surpassing expectations.

Juventude – Bahia – Head to Head

The last encounter between Juventude and Bahia was on July 4, 2024. Bahia won 2:0 in their Serie A match. In their past 10 meetings, Juventude has won 3 times, while Bahia has secured 5 victories. This gives Bahia a slight advantage historically. In their last five matches, only one saw both teams scoring, indicating a trend of one-sided results. Juventude has found it tough recently, losing 3 of the last 4 matches against Bahia without scoring. They have not won in their last 6 encounters, with goals typically fewer than 2.5.

Juventude – Bahia – Standings

The 33rd round of Serie A brings Juventude and Bahia to the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium under different circumstances. Juventude, with home advantage, is in the 18th position with 34 points from 32 matches. This is concerning, given their pre-season goals. They have a goal difference of -13, with 38 goals scored and 51 conceded. Bahia is in a better position, in 7th place with 46 points. Their goal difference is slightly positive, with 42 scored and 40 conceded. The 12-point difference highlights Juventude’s urgent need for a win to escape relegation. Bahia, meanwhile, is looking to secure their spot in the top part of the table.

Juventude vs Bahia – Top scorers

Juventude’s attack is led by Jean and Lucas Barbosa, who have each scored four times this season. Danilo Boza, from defense, has added three goals. Edson Carioca and Mandaca have also contributed three goals each, showing a well-rounded offensive effort.

For Bahia, Everaldo has been outstanding, scoring eight goals from midfield. Thaciano has added six goals, and Gabriel Teixeira has contributed four. In defense, Luciano has scored three times, with Cauly also adding three from midfield. This demonstrates Bahia’s distributed attacking threat.

Juventude vs Bahia – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Bahia slightly, with odds at 2.40 for an away win. Juventude’s victory is priced at 2.80, and a draw at 3.40. Considering recent performances, head-to-head statistics, and standings, Bahia seems to have an edge. They have won more in their last 10 meetings and are higher in the Serie A table. Juventude’s challenge is increased by Jadson’s suspension, which could impact their play.

For alternative betting options, the “halftime-fulltime” odds are 3.50 for Juventude leading at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” option offers odds of 2.00 for Juventude, returning the stake in case of a draw. The “double-chance” market, with odds of 1.533 for a Juventude win or draw, may attract cautious bettors. This option provides a wider safety margin, given Juventude’s need to avoid defeat.

Juventude vs Bahia – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is priced at 1.95, and “Under 2.5” at 1.85. The last four matches between these teams have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, making “Under 2.5” a tempting choice. Juventude’s recent games have often had fewer than 2.5 goals, with three of their last five matches falling below this threshold. Bahia’s recent games also suggest fewer goals, with two of their last five matches ending with less than 2.5 goals. Thus, “Under 2.5” at 1.85 could be an appealing bet for those focusing on the goal count.

Juventude vs Bahia – BTTS Betting

The odds for “Both Teams to Score” are 1.75 for ‘Yes’ and 2.00 for ‘No’. In their last 10 meetings, both teams scored in only 3 matches. Juventude’s recent home form and Bahia’s away form show that both teams scored in only 1 of their last 5 matches. Given Juventude’s difficulty in scoring against Bahia and both teams’ recent form, “BTTS: No” at 2.00 seems more probable.

Juventude vs Bahia – Prediction