Bahia vs Athletico-PR Prediction: Bahia has not won in five games

Bahia and Athletico-PR will meet in Salvador for a match where both sides need points. The Baianos have lost four consecutive games and risk failing to qualify for the Copa Libertadores, which has always seemed within reach. The Paranaenses are trying to escape relegation and have won two straight games.

The Steel Squadron played a good game against Palmeiras but lost 2-1 at home. All that matters in football is the final result, not who played better. Indeed, Bahia controlled the game, but Palmeiras was more efficient and won the match. Even so, Ceni's men's display showed that the team can finish the Brasileirão on a high, as the Baianos haven't played this well in a long time. Only the victory matters against Athletico PR. The Salvador club is eighth, and Corinthians is pressing, just two points below it.

The Hurricane seems to be back on the right track and won its second straight match. The Paranenses hosted and beat Atlético Goianiense 2-0 and are now three points above the relegation zone. Cuello and Nikão scored the goals for the Curitiba side. Nothing is decided yet, and Athletico must continue to pick up good results. After the game with Bahia, Athletico will host Fluminense and Bragantino, two direct opponents in the relegation battle. A draw in the next match would be excellent.

Bahia is eighth, but if we look only at the results from the second half of the league, we can see that the Salvador team is 13th in the rankings for this period. Bahia has been playing poorly and lost again in the previous round. However, the defeat was against Palmeiras, and the Baianos played their best game in a while. It could suggest that the Tricolor will improve in the final rounds. Athletico is trying to escape relegation and has won two consecutive games. I'm going for a Double Chance for the home side with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.