Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – Match Preview

Serie A action resumes as Bahia hosts Athletico Paranaense in a crucial Round 35 clash. Bahia, in 8th place with 46 points, has a balanced record of goals scored and conceded. Athletico Paranaense, in 14th place with 40 points, aims to bolster their defense. The match is set for November 24, 2024, at 19:00 GMT. Both teams are eager for a win: Bahia to maintain their top-half status, and Athletico Paranaense to move away from the relegation zone.

Bahia – Form

Bahia’s recent form has been disappointing, with a 1:2 defeat to Palmeiras in their last match on November 20, 2024. Luciano Rodriguez scored for Bahia in this home game. Before this, they lost 2:1 away to Juventude, with Cauly scoring early. Another setback was a 0:3 loss at home to Sao Paulo. These results fell short of expectations.

Athletico Paranaense – Form

Athletico Paranaense’s recent performances have been inconsistent. Their last game on November 20th against Atletico GO ended in a 2-0 win. Before this, they claimed a 1-0 victory over Atletico MG. However, they faced a 2-1 defeat against Sao Paulo in an away game. Despite these outcomes, they met bookmakers’ expectations in all three matches.

Bahia – Athletico Paranaense – Head to Head

The last match between Bahia and Athletico Paranaense was on July 10, 2024. Bahia won 3-1. In their last 10 matches, Bahia has won 4 times, Athletico Paranaense 5 times, and 1 match ended in a draw. This rivalry is closely contested. In their recent 5 encounters, both teams scored in 3 matches. Notably, 12 of the last 13 Bahia home matches against Athletico Paranaense had under 3.5 goals. Bahia has conceded in 12 of their last 14 matches against Athletico Paranaense.

Bahia – Athletico Paranaense – Standings

Approaching Round 35, Bahia is in 8th place with 46 points from 34 matches. Athletico Paranaense is 14th, with 40 points from the same number of matches. The six-point gap suggests Bahia has a competitive edge, especially at home. Bahia’s current position may exceed pre-season expectations. Athletico Paranaense faces pressure to improve their standing.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – Top scorers

Everaldo leads Bahia’s attack with 8 goals. Thaciano follows with 6 goals. Cauly, Gabriel Teixeira, and Luciano Rodriguez each have 4 goals. For Athletico Paranaense, Julimar has scored 6 goals. Nikao, with 5 goals, is crucial for the team. Agustin Canobbio and Gonzalo Mastriani, each with 4 goals, along with Tomas Cuello’s 3, complete a formidable offensive lineup.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Bahia with odds of 1.80 for a win. A draw is at 3.60, and an Athletico Paranaense win at 4.50. Despite Bahia’s recent struggles, they are better placed in Serie A and have a slight edge in head-to-head matches. The absence of Santiago Arias might affect Bahia. Athletico will miss Lucas Esquivel and Thiago Heleno due to suspensions.

The “halftime-fulltime” bet offers odds of 2.40 for a Bahia lead at halftime and win at full time. The “draw-no-bet” market has Bahia at 1.333. The “double-chance” market offers odds of 1.182 for a Bahia win or draw.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – Over/Under Betting

The odds for “Over 2.5” goals are at 1.95, while “Under 2.5” goals are at 1.85. The “Under 3.5” goals option at 1.333 is worth considering, given the history of low-scoring games between these teams. Both teams’ recent form suggests the “Over 1.5” goals at 1.30 could offer value.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – BTTS Betting

The odds for “BTTS: Yes” are at 1.80. This reflects the probability of both teams scoring, based on their last encounters. Bahia has conceded in their last five matches, and Athletico Paranaense shows a similar trend away from home. Thus, “BTTS: Yes” at 1.80 is a plausible outcome.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense – Prediction