São Paulo vs Bahia Prediction: Expect a competitive duel

This upcoming match between the Paulistas and Baianos is one of the most anticipated games in Round 13 of the Brasileirão. São Paulo is in 7th place with 18 points, but despite its discrete position, it is always a team to respect, especially at home. On the other side will be Bahia, the big surprise of the Brasileirão, sharing the lead with Flamengo on 24 points. The game promises to be exciting and balanced.

After four games without a win and two hard-to-digest defeats against Cuiabá and Vasco, São Paulo returned to victories. A goal from Alisson in the first minute of the match reassured the Paulistas when they faced Criciúma. Luciano scored from a direct free kick to make it 2-0 in the 22nd minute, and from then on, Zubeldía's men just managed the result. The visitors reduced the deficit in the game's final moments after a poor pass from the São Paulo goalkeeper. Rafael kicked the ball towards Caike, who controlled it and didn't waste the opportunity. The next opponent is Bahia, and the difficulty level will increase considerably. It will take a superior performance to beat the Baianos.

The Steel Squadron continues to enjoy a spectacular Brasileirão and has reached the top of the table. Bahia beat Vasco da Gama 2-1 and took advantage of the losses of Palmeiras and Flamengo to overtake the Paulistas and match the Cariocas in the standings. It was a complicated game, as Vasco da Gama was encouraged by the 4-1 win over São Paulo in the previous round. The Baianos scored after 7 minutes through Thaciano, but the visitors equalized after 20 minutes. The winning goal only came in the 85th minute through Óscar Estupiñan after a strong resistance from Vasco, who played with ten players from the 59th minute. Rogério Ceni's side is in high spirits, and the former São Paulo goalkeeper will now try to beat the club of his life.

São Paulo defeated Criciúma by 2-1 after four games without a triumph. The home win relieved some of the pressure the Paulistas were feeling. The next opponent will be much more challenging, as Bahia is in good form. The Baianos share the lead in the Brasileirão with Flamengo and have shown great confidence, although the team doesn't feel as comfortable on the road as it does in Salvador. The home team might have a slightly better chance of winning, but I'll risk a draw because São Paulo's performances haven't been brilliant lately.