Bahia vs Palmeiras – Match Preview

On Monday, November 20th, Bahia will welcome Palmeiras for a crucial Serie A Round 34 match. Bahia, currently in 8th place with 46 points, aims to strengthen their position. Palmeiras, in 2nd place with 64 points, seeks to close in on the title. Both teams are eager for a victory; Bahia wants to surpass expectations, while Palmeiras focuses on securing the championship.

Bahia – Form

Bahia’s recent performance in Serie A has been inconsistent. Their last game on November 9 against Juventude ended in a 2:1 defeat. Before that, they faced a 0:3 loss to Sao Paulo at home. Another match saw them narrowly lose 3:2 to Vasco da Gama. Despite these setbacks, Luciano Rodriguez has consistently scored for Bahia.

Palmeiras – Form

Palmeiras has shown mixed results lately. Their latest match on November 9 against Gremio ended in a 1-0 win, with Estevao scoring the winning goal. Before this victory, they experienced a 2-0 loss to Corinthians. Their game against Fortaleza concluded in a 2-2 draw. Raphael Veiga and Estevao were the scorers. These outcomes were expected by bookmakers.

Bahia – Palmeiras – Head to Head

The last match between these two on July 7, 2024, saw Palmeiras winning 2:0. In their past 10 meetings, Bahia won once, and Palmeiras won four times. The encounters have been competitive, with both teams scoring in three of the last five matches. Bahia has found it tough against Palmeiras, with a low win rate in recent matches and many games ending with fewer than 2.5 goals.

Bahia – Palmeiras – Standings

As Round 34 approaches, Bahia is in 8th place with 46 points, showing resilience this season. Palmeiras is in 2nd place, chasing the title with 64 points. Their goal difference of +27 highlights their strong performance. The standings show Palmeiras’ dominance and Bahia’s solid mid-table position.

Bahia vs Palmeiras – Top scorers

Everaldo leads Bahia’s scoring with 8 goals. Thaciano, with 6 goals, and Cauly and Gabriel Teixeira, with 4 goals each, have also contributed. Luciano, a defender, has added 3 goals. For Palmeiras, Estevao has scored 12 goals. Jose Lopez and Raphael Veiga have each scored 9 goals. Rony and Felipe Anderson have also been key to their attack.

Bahia vs Palmeiras – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Palmeiras with odds of 2.20 for an away win. Bahia, despite playing at home, is not favored, with odds of 3.20. Palmeiras has a better track record in recent encounters. The “halftime-fulltime” and “draw-no-bet” markets offer interesting options for bettors. The “double-chance” market gives Palmeiras backers a safer bet.

Bahia vs Palmeiras – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under market reflects the teams’ scoring trends. With Bahia and Palmeiras averaging around 2.6 and 2.2 goals per game respectively, “Over 2.5” at 2.075 is tempting. However, the “Under 2.5” at 1.727 could be a wise choice, considering their history of low-scoring games.

Bahia vs Palmeiras – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score are set at 1.909. Historical data shows a low frequency of both teams scoring in their encounters. Given Palmeiras’ strong defense and Bahia’s inconsistent scoring, “BTTS: No” seems like a probable outcome.

Bahia vs Palmeiras – Prediction