Palmeiras vs Bahia Prediction: The two teams are equal in the standings

The match between Palmeiras and Bahia is the highlight of Round 15. Both teams have 27 points, like Botafogo, and are three points behind Flamengo, currently in first place. The game is key for the near future of the Paulistas and Baianos. Whoever loses will probably fall six points behind the leader, who has a theoretically accessible game with Cuiabá at home.

The Verdão was 2-0 down against Grêmio in Caxias do Sul, but despite avoiding defeat, it missed the third goal that could have come in the final minutes. The Gaúchos began the game better and scored after just 2 minutes through Pavón. Palmeiras had several chances to equalize the game in the first half but failed to score. In the second half, in the 70th minute, Vanderlan fouled a Grêmio player in the box, and Cristaldo converted the penalty. The game seemed settled, but two goals in the 74th and 77th minutes by López and Estêvão kept everything open. It was another magnificent goal from Estêvão, who replaced Endrick in the hearts of the Palmeiras fans. The champion suffocated Grêmio in the final minutes but wasn't successful. The Paulistas left the game with the feeling that they could have won the game. The team must be more efficient against Bahia. The game is crucial for both teams, but Palmeiras usually comes out on top on big occasions.

The Steel Squadron did its duty and beat Juventude 2-0 at home. The goals only came in the second half through Thaciano in the 59th minute and Cauly in the 68th minute. It was Bahia's seventh win in seven games at the Arena Fonte Nova. Of the 27 points Ceni's men have collected in the Brasileirão, 21 have come at home. No team has scored as many points at home as the Tricolor Baiano. Bahia's problem is precisely in games on the road. The match with Palmeiras at the Allianz Parque is tough.

Palmeiras is the champion and will want to confirm that status against Bahia, a threat to the candidates to win the Brasileirão. When Bahia visited the Maracanã to play Flamengo, we were betting on the home side to win, given the vast experience in decisive games. Flamengo won that game 2-1. In this match, we're betting on Palmeiras to win for the same reasons. It doesn't mean Bahia can't do well, but the Verdão is the favorite.