Fluminense vs Bahia – Match Preview

Fluminense is set to host Bahia at the iconic Maracana for a crucial Serie A Round 21 clash on Saturday, August 4th. The game starts at 19:00 GMT. Fluminense is currently in 19th place with 17 points. Bahia is in 7th place, having accumulated 32 points. With Fluminense fighting to escape the relegation zone and Bahia looking to secure their position at the top, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Fluminense – Form

Fluminense has shown commendable form in their recent Serie A matches, winning their last three games. They secured a 1-0 victory against Palmeiras at home on July 25, thanks to a late goal by Jhon Arias, assisted by Kevin Serna. This win was followed by a 1-0 victory over Cuiaba away, with Kaua Elias scoring the winning goal. However, they faced a 3:2 defeat to Juventude in the Cup tournament on August 1, marking a slight setback in their otherwise strong performance.

Bahia – Form

Bahia has demonstrated resilience in their recent away games, securing draws in their last three matches. They managed a 1-1 draw against Botafogo RJ in the Cup tournament on July 31st, a result that exceeded expectations. Before that, they drew 1-1 with Atletico GO in a Serie A match on July 25th, with Jean Lucas scoring late in the game. They replicated this scoreline against Corinthians in Serie A on July 21st, with Angel Romero scoring for the opposition.

Fluminense – Bahia – Head to Head

In their last meeting on April 17, 2024, Bahia secured a 2:1 win over Fluminense in a Serie A match. The last 10 encounters between the two teams have been evenly matched, with each team winning 5 times. This makes their upcoming game an exciting battle for dominance. In the last five matchups, both teams scored in 3 games. Notably, Fluminense has a strong defensive record at home, winning their last 4 encounters at the Maracana without conceding a goal. They have also consistently scored in 11 of their last 12 home games against Bahia, keeping the total goals under 3.5 in their last 4 home victories.

Fluminense – Bahia – Standings

As Round 21 of Serie A approaches at the Maracana, the stakes are high for both teams. Fluminense is in a challenging position, ranking 19th with only 17 points from 19 games. This contrasts sharply with preseason expectations. They have scored 15 goals but conceded 24. Bahia, in contrast, is in 7th place with 32 points from 20 matches. Their performance has been more balanced, with 29 goals scored and 24 conceded. Bahia appears to be meeting or exceeding initial expectations, while Fluminense is under significant pressure to improve their season.

Fluminense vs Bahia – Top scorers

The home team’s goals have been spread across the team this season. Ganso and Kaua Elias are leading the scoring charts with 3 goals each. They are followed by Vinicius Lima and German Cano, who have each scored twice. Marcelo, from the defense, has also contributed a crucial goal, highlighting the team’s collective effort in offense.

Conversely, Bahia’s scoring record is more prolific. Everaldo stands out with 6 goals from midfield. Gabriel Teixeira and Thaciano have contributed 4 goals each. Jean Lucas has added 3 goals, and Caio Alexandre has scored twice. This shows Bahia’s midfield is a significant threat.

Fluminense vs Bahia – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers have set the odds for a Fluminense home win at 2.05, a draw at 3.50, and an away win for Bahia at 3.50. Despite their league struggles, Fluminense’s recent form and strong home record against Bahia suggest they could prevail. However, the absence of key players like Marcelo, Martinelli, and German Cano could affect their performance. Bahia, higher in the table but winless in their last five, aims to end their poor away streak. This makes the match hard to predict.

For alternative betting options, the “halftime-fulltime” odds favor Fluminense at 2.75 to lead at halftime. The “draw-no-bet” option for Fluminense is at 1.444, offering a safeguard against a draw. The “double-chance” market gives odds of 1.286 for either a Fluminense win or draw, appealing to those seeking lower risk.

Fluminense vs Bahia – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals option is priced at 2.05, while “Under 2.5” goals is at 1.75. Historical data shows a trend towards fewer goals, with 19 of the last 21 encounters having under 3.5 goals. Fluminense’s recent form and home performance suggest difficulty in scoring. Bahia’s cautious approach on the road further supports the “Under 2.5” goals option at 1.75, anticipating a match with few scoring chances.

Fluminense vs Bahia – BTTS Betting

The odds for both teams to score (BTTS) are set at 1.909 for both “true” and “false”. In the last 10 head-to-head matches, both teams scored in 6 games. Fluminense’s recent home games saw both teams scoring in only 1 out of 5 matches. Bahia’s recent away games had both teams scoring in 2 out of 5 matches. Considering Fluminense’s strong defensive record at home, “BTTS: No” at 1.909 appears to be the more likely outcome.

Fluminense vs Bahia – Prediction