Bahia vs Atletico MG – Match Preview

Serie A’s Round 26 features Bahia hosting Atletico MG on Saturday, September 15th. The game kicks off at 21:30 GMT. Bahia, 7th in the standings with 39 points from 25 matches, aims to strengthen their position. Atletico MG, in 10th place with 33 points from 23 games, seeks to narrow the gap. A win is crucial for both teams in this competitive match-up.

Bahia – Form

Bahia has faced setbacks with three consecutive defeats. They lost 1:0 to Flamengo in the Cup on September 13th. This was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they were defeated 0:1 by Flamengo in Serie A. This result was below expectations. Their match before that ended in a goalless draw against Botafogo RJ. Despite being slight favorites, Bahia couldn’t secure a win.

Atletico MG – Form

Atletico MG’s recent away performance has been mixed, with two wins and a loss. They drew 0:0 with Sao Paulo in the Cup on September 13th. This result was below expectations. Their previous Serie A match saw a 3-2 win over Gremio. Late goals from Brahian Palacios and Eduardo Vargas secured the victory. Before this, they achieved a 1-0 win against Sao Paulo in the Cup, surprising bookmakers.

Bahia – Atletico MG – Head to Head

The last game between Bahia and Atletico MG was on June 2, 2024. It ended in a 1:1 draw. In their last 10 meetings, Bahia won 3 times, and Atletico MG won 4 times. Both teams have scored in their last 5 encounters. Bahia has a strong home record, being undefeated in 12 of their last 14 games against Atletico MG. Matches at Bahia’s home tend to be high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in 6 of the last 7 games.

Bahia – Atletico MG – Standings

Bahia is in 7th place with 39 points from 25 matches as Serie A reaches Round 26. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 27. Atletico MG is in 10th place with 33 points but has played two fewer games. Their goal difference is slightly negative. A win for Atletico MG could reduce the gap to just 3 points. Both teams are performing as expected, setting the stage for an exciting match.

Bahia vs Atletico MG – Top scorers

Bahia’s attack is led by Everaldo and Thaciano, each with six goals. Gabriel Teixeira has scored four times. Luciano and Jean Lucas have added three goals each. Atletico MG’s top scorer is Hulk, with seven goals. Paulinho follows with six goals. Eduardo Vargas has five goals, and Gustavo Scarpa has four. Federico Zaracho has contributed two goals.

Bahia vs Atletico MG – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Bahia with odds of 1.91 for a home win. Atletico MG’s odds for an away win are 4.00. They have faced challenges on the road. A draw is priced at 3.50. Bahia, with its strong home record, is likely to win. The “halftime-fulltime” odds of 2.60 for Bahia could attract bettors. The “draw-no-bet” option for Bahia at 1.40 offers a safer bet. The “double-chance” market for Bahia to win or draw at 1.222 is also appealing.

Bahia vs Atletico MG – Over/Under Betting

The over/under market is interesting for this match. Historical data shows many high-scoring games between these teams. With Bahia’s and Atletico MG’s goal records, an open game is likely. The “Over 2.5” odds at 2.10 suggest value. The “Under 2.5” at 1.70 might appeal to those expecting a closer game, although trends suggest otherwise.

Bahia vs Atletico MG – BTTS Betting

Odds are 1.95 for “btts:true” and 1.80 for “btts:false.” This suggests both teams are likely to score. Their last 8 encounters support this. Bahia’s defense has been porous at home, while Atletico MG has struggled to score away. The “BTTS: Yes” at 1.95 is a likely outcome for bettors.

Bahia vs Atletico MG – Prediction