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Bahia will play host to Vitoria at Arena Fonte Nova in the Brazilian Serie A on Sunday. The hosts are scrambling to get their act together while the visitors are looking to build on their momentum.
Bahia vs Vitoria Preview
Bahia are winless in their last five league matches, dropping 11 points, as they descend to seventh place on 32 points. It is not a bad position though as they trail the top spot by 11 points, with 17 rounds of matches to spare. However, the hosts’ downward trend is cause for concern as the campaign enters a crucial curve.
Tricolor finished 16th last season in what the local media described as “another futile title attempt”. Bahia have been seeking to lay their hands on the Serie A trophy since their last success in 1988, which was their second title. In all competitions, Bahia’s last two matches against Vitoria ended in stalemates.
Vitoria sit in the 15th spot tied on 21 points with 14th placed Grêmio and 16th-placed Internacional. The visitors will head into Sunday’s clash on the back of two straight victories, against Palmeiras (2-0) and Cuiabá (1-0). They returned to winning ways following a four-game losing streak in Serie A.
Nêgo won the Serie B title last season to make a return to the top flight. The adventure has been rocky and the visitors could find themselves in the relegation zone if they lose two more games. Vitoria’s last win at Arena Fonte Nova dates back to February 2020 in a cup competition. They have recorded several drawn outcomes since then.
Bahia vs Vitoria Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bahia have won once, drawn twice and lost twice in their last five matches against Vitoria.
- Bahia have won twice and drawn thrice in their last five home matches against Vitoria.
- Bahia have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Vitoria have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches on the road.
- Bahia have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches while Vitoria have won twice and lost thrice. Form Guide: Bahia – W-L-D-D-D, Vitoria – W-W-L-L-L.
Bahia vs Vitoria Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Bahia boast brilliant forwards capable of making a difference in any given situation. Everaldo has scored six times while Éverton Ribeiro and Jean Lucas have each delivered five assists.
Vitoria’s main asset in a meeting such as this is goalkeeper Lucas Arcanjo, who boasts several clean sheets and currently figures on the league’s goalkeeping chart.
Bahia are the favorites based on form and home advantage.
Prediction: Bahia 3-1 Vitoria
Bahia vs Vitoria Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Bahia to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Bahia to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Vitoria to score - Yes
