RB Bragantino vs Bahia Prediction: Red Bull is sensing danger

The Brasileirão is very competitive and punishes any team that drops form. That's what's happening to RB Bragantino. Red Bull hasn't won in six games and has quickly slipped dangerously close to the relegation zone. Bahia has quality players and is looking to win.

The Massa Bruta lost 1-0 to Criciúma midweek in a postponed match from Round 19. It was another poor display from Pedro Caixinha's team, which has a lot of injured players at the moment. The home side scored in the 36th minute, and with an hour still to play, Bragantino failed to create any clear chances of scoring. The players were lacking in confidence and very nervous, which led to many mistakes and misplaced passes. Bragantino is five points above the relegation zone and has a game in hand, so the situation is not critical. However, it is worrying that only one team has picked up fewer points than the Bragança Paulista side in the previous ten rounds.

The Steel Squadron lost 1-0 at home to Flamengo in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. Despite having 63% possession, the Baianos didn't create many chances on goal. Only three of Bahia's 17 shots were on target. Flamengo scored in the 50th minute with a header from Bruno Henrqique following a corner. Bahia is in sixth place in the Série A and will try to exploit Bragantino's poor form to bring home points. The Salvador side hasn't conceded a goal in its last three league games.

Both teams lost midweek, although Bahia lost to Flamengo in a different competition. Bragantino's loss against Criciúma is more worrying, although the high number of injuries doesn't help the team. At the moment, Red Bull's players are low on confidence and finding it hard to get good results. The home team is under pressure, and perhaps the Baianos could exploit the opponent's unease. I'm betting on a Double Chance for Bahia.