Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – Match Preview

Red Bull Bragantino is gearing up to welcome Bahia at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium. This encounter is for the 25th round of Serie A on Saturday, September 1st. The kick-off is at 21:30 GMT. Currently in 15th place, Red Bull Bragantino has 27 points from 23 matches. They aim to move up the table and avoid relegation. Bahia, in 6th place, has 39 points from 24 games. They seek to strengthen their position and aim for a top-tier finish. A win is crucial for both teams. It would help Bragantino move away from the relegation zone. For Bahia, it could improve their chances of finishing higher this season.

Red Bull Bragantino – Form

Red Bull Bragantino’s recent Serie A performance has been disappointing. They lost 1:0 to Criciuma on August 28, continuing their away game struggles. Before this, they faced a 2:1 defeat against Flamengo. This result was expected by bookmakers. Their third recent match was a 2:1 win against Corinthians. This victory was a highlight. However, they then faced two consecutive home losses. Fortaleza and Corinthians both defeated them with a score of 2:1.

Bahia – Form

Bahia has shown commendable performance in away games. Their latest match on August 17, 2024, against Gremio ended in a 2-0 win. This result was unexpected by bookmakers. Thaciano scored both goals for Bahia. Before this victory, they had a goalless draw with Botafogo RJ. This outcome was anticipated. Their winning streak also includes a 2-0 victory over Vitoria. Everton Ribeiro and Luciano scored the goals. This result met bookmakers’ predictions.

Red Bull Bragantino – Bahia – Head to Head

The last match between these teams was on May 12, 2024. Bahia won 1:0 in a Serie A game. In their last 10 matches, Bahia has won 5 times, Red Bull Bragantino 3 times, and 2 games ended in a draw. This shows Bahia’s slight dominance in recent history. In the last 5 H2H matches, both teams scored in 2 games. This indicates competitiveness. At Red Bull Bragantino’s home, they have won 6 of the last 8 matches against Bahia without conceding. Bahia has found it tough away, losing 7 of the last 8 matches at Red Bull Bragantino and scoring less than 1.5 goals in each loss.

Red Bull Bragantino – Bahia – Standings

As the 25th round of Serie A approaches, Red Bull Bragantino is in 15th place with 27 points from 23 matches. They are under pressure, having conceded more goals than they’ve scored. Bahia is in a better position, in 6th place with 39 points from 24 games. They have a positive goal difference, having scored 33 and conceded 25. The standings show Red Bull Bragantino might be underperforming, while Bahia seems to be exceeding expectations. This adds intrigue to their upcoming match.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – Top scorers

Helio Junio, Red Bull Bragantino’s midfield maestro, has been outstanding with 7 goals this season. Lincoln has also been crucial, contributing 3 goals. Lucas Evangelista, Eduardo Sasha, and Ramires each have scored twice, showing a strong offensive from midfield. Bahia counters with their midfield talents. Everaldo and Thaciano have each scored 6 goals. Gabriel Teixeira adds to the attack with 4 goals, and Jean Lucas has 3. Luciano, from defense, has scored twice, highlighting Bahia’s ability to threaten from various positions.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Red Bull Bragantino slightly, with odds of 2.25 for a home win. A draw is at 3.40, and Bahia’s win is at 3.20. Despite this, Bragantino’s recent form raises concerns. They haven’t won in their last 10 matches. However, their home record against Bahia is strong, with 7 wins in the last 8 matches. Bahia has struggled away, making the odds lean towards the hosts. Yet, caution is advised due to Bragantino’s winless streak and missing key players.

For alternative betting markets, the “halftime-fulltime” option for a home team lead at halftime and a win at full-time is at 2.875. The “draw-no-bet” market for Bragantino is at 1.571, offering a safety net for a draw. The “double-chance” market for a win or draw (1x) is at 1.364. This offers a conservative betting option, considering Bragantino’s need for a win and Bahia’s away form.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – Over/Under Betting

The Over/Under betting market offers insights for this Serie A clash. Historical data shows that 6 out of the last 8 matches at Red Bull Bragantino’s home had over 2.5 goals. Red Bull Bragantino’s last five Serie A games have seen a goal difference of -2. Bahia has been more stable, with a +8 goal difference. Given these stats, “Over 2.5” goals at odds of 2.05 is an interesting bet. Conversely, “Under 2.5” goals at 1.75 could appeal to those expecting a tighter game.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – BTTS Betting

The BTTS odds are 1.80 for ‘Yes’ and 1.95 for ‘No’. The H2H history shows both teams scored in 3 out of the last 10 matches. Red Bull Bragantino has a strong home defense, with 6 clean sheets in 8 home matches against Bahia. Bahia has scored less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 away games against Red Bull Bragantino. This suggests a low-scoring game, making ‘BTTS: No’ at 1.95 a likely outcome for bettors in this Serie A match.

Red Bull Bragantino vs Bahia – Prediction