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The action continues in round 21 of Brasileiro Serie A as Fluminense and Bahia go head-to-head on Sunday. Rogério Ceni’s men have failed to taste victory in their last nine visits to the Estadio do Maracana and will head into the weekend looking to end this dry spell.
Fluminense came crashing back down to earth in the Copa do Brasil as they fell to a 3-2 loss against Juventude in the first leg of their round-of-16 clash on Thursday.
Mano Menezes’ side now return to action in Serie A, where they have turned a corner in recent weeks, winning their last three games while keeping three clean sheets.
With 17 points from 19 matches, Fluminense are currently 19th in the Serie A standings but could move level with 14th-placed Internacional with all three points this weekend.
Elsewhere, Bahia turned in a resilient team display last time out when they fought back from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Botafogo in the first leg of their Copa do Brasil last-16 tie at the Estádio Nilton Santos.
Ceni will hope that his side can build on their cup result as they turn their attention to Serie A, where they are on a four-game winless run, losing twice and claiming two draws since beating Athletico Paranaense 3-1 on July 10.
For all their recent struggles in the league, Bahia currently sit seventh in the table, level on 32 points with sixth-placed Sao Paulo.
Fluminense vs Bahia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 12 wins from the last 25 meetings between the sides, Fluminense boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Bahia have picked up seven wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on six occasions.
- Fluminense are on a nine-game unbeaten run against Ceni's men on home turf, picking up six wins and three draws since a 1-0 defeat in June 2011.
- Bahia have failed to win seven of their last eight away matches across all competitions, losing three and claiming four draws in that time.
- Fluminense have won just one of their last six home games while picking up two draws and losing three since the start of June.
Fluminense vs Bahia Prediction
Coming off a narrow cup defeat, Fluminemse will head into the weekend looking to bounce back and continue their impressive league form.
Menezes’ men boast a dominant home record in this fixture and we are backing them to see off Bahia, who have struggled for results in recent weeks.
Prediction: Fluminense 2-0 Bahia
Fluminense vs Bahia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fluminense to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in six of the last eight meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corner kicks in four of Fluminense’s last five outings)
