Fluminense vs Bahia Prediction: Fluminense must win to move closer to the top

Nothing matters more to Fluminense than a win in this match against Bahia. The top two, Botafogo and Palmeiras, play each other in this round, so Flu has a chance to get closer to their opponents at the top of the Brasileirão. In the last round, Bahia managed to become the first team to beat the defending champions, Palmeiras, in this edition of the Brasileirão. A goal from Thaciano in the 93rd minute drove the Bahia fans crazy and gave the team much-needed three points.

The Tricolor is not in a great moment, although the sixth place, the team from Rio only managed one win in the last nine games, after a good start to the season. In the last round, Fluminense drew 1-1 at home with Atlético Mineiro. Fernando Diniz's team also has some injury problems affecting their performance. At home, Flu has three wins, two draws, and still hasn't lost. Jhon Arias is back in the team and can, along with Germán Cano, give Bahia's defense a big headache. 

The victory in the last round against the mighty Palmeiras was probably the most surprising result so far in the league. The three points were precious, but even more important was the demonstration that Bahia could fight on equal terms against any opponent. The Baianos managed to move away a little from the relegation zone but still have much work to do. In this match against Fluminense, the home team is the favorite, but after the last match, Bahia can believe in getting a new positive result. Away from home, the only victory, curiously, was achieved in Rio de Janeiro against Vasco da Gama.

Fluminense is the favorite, but the team from Bahia received a morale boost after the huge win in the last round. Who knows if there will be a surprise here? I'm going to bet that Germán Cano will score in this game regardless of who wins the match.