Bahia vs RB Bragantino Prediction: Bahia could end this round as sole leader

Bahia is making a spectacular league start and sharing the lead with Athletico-PR. The Baianos have three wins, a draw, and a defeat in their first game in the Brasileirão, so they've gone four rounds without losing. The three victories have come against Fluminense, Grêmio, and Botafogo, all teams playing in the Copa Libertadores. If Bahia picks up another win against Bragantino, it has a good chance of finishing Round 6 alone at the top as Athletico Paranaense faces Palmeiras in São Paulo.

In its last game, the Tricolor halted Botafogo's winning streak, which, at the time, was leading the Brasileirão. The Cariocas were confident after five straight wins, but Bahia imposed its football and brought the three points home. The Baiano midfield with Caio Alexandre, João Lucas, Éverton Ribeiro, and Cauly is controlling the games, and, without any injuries, this sector assembled by Rogério Ceni can keep the team in the Brasileirão's top spots. The next opponent is Red Bull, occupying fifth place with nine points, just one behind Bahia. Bragantino is a side always hard to beat.

The Massa Bruta took a big step towards the next stage of the Copa Sudamericana by beating Racing at home 2-1. Thiago Borbas was the hero for the home side, scoring in the 5th and 7th minutes. The Argentinians reduced the deficit in the 25th minute but couldn't score a second goal. With two games remaining, both teams have nine points, five ahead of Coquimbo, which is in third place. In the tricky trip to Salvador, the team is likely to feel some fatigue due to the demands of the international match.

The Baianos didn't have a game in midweek, so they've prepared for this match more calmly. Bragantino had a demanding encounter with Racing Avellaneda for the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday and had little time to recover. Bahia is full of confidence and can win again. I'll bet on a Double Chance for the home team with a maximum of three goals scored in the match. The Lion has an excellent line-up, but Bragantino is always an uncomfortable opponent and could unnerve the Baianos, who are not used to being on top.