Bahia vs Palmeiras: The Salvadorans need a win more than the Greens

The second match of the 26th round of the Brazilian football championship will be between Bahia and Palmeiras. The Greens are regarded as slight favourites, but we draw attention to the fact that Palmeiras have staffing problems, which could negatively affect the result of the upcoming game.

Bahia are in the relegation zone before the reporting round, specifically, in the 17th position, however, only two points from the saving 16th place, where Santos are, that is, there is nothing critical for the Salvadorans so far, except that the fact of fighting for survival is unlikely to please the fans of the northerners. After losing away to Inter and Corinthians, Bahia secured a somewhat unexpected 2-0 away victory over the resilient Athletico Paranaense. Overall, Bahia’s home stats are 14th in the division, +4=2-5, 15:17 goal difference.

We have already noted that Serie A took a back seat for Palmeiras after the Greens reached the Libertadores Cup final for the second consecutive time. Overall, this makes sense, as it is already clear that it will be challenging for the team from Sao Paulo to win the championship, given their -14 lead over leading Atletico Mineiro. Palmeiras are unbeaten in four consecutive league games, three defeats, and one draw with Juventude. Not long ago, Palmeiras had one of the best away statistics in the division. Now the Greens are only 9th, +5=1-5, 14:11.

Palmeiras are a force in Brazil. However, the Greens have been unable to win in all competitions for six games, which certainly suggests that the team from Sao Paulo is on the decline and possibly in crisis. Three days ago, Palmeiras lost on home soil to the Bragantino 2-4. Four goals conceded being too much. On the other hand, Bahia have lost only one goal in their last four, beating Atletico Mineiro, Fortaleza, and drawing with Bragantino, Palmeiras’ offender. Most importantly, let’s not forget that Bahia have maximum motivation for the coming rounds, given the tournament position of the Salvadorans. Here are our options: W1 for 3.05, Handicap 1 (0) for 2.22.