Bahia vs Corinthians Prediction: The home team needs to get back to winning ways

It's a game between two teams from the bottom of the table, both in the places just above the relegation zone. Corinthians has two points more than Bahia and one game less. The home side has never won since beating Palmeiras, and in the last four league matches, the Baianos have only taken one point. The two teams have met in 57 matches, with the advantage going to the Paulista team. Corinthians won 23 games, Bahia won 13, and there were 14 draws. However, there is an interesting fact; Corinthians doesn't win in Salvador since 2014.

Bahia

The Steel Squadron has not won for four league games and six games in all competitions. Bahia played for a place in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil with Grêmio and was eliminated on penalties after two draws. Renato Paiva's team must now focus on the Brasileirão, where they occupy 16th place with thirteen points, one place above the Z4. Last year, Bahia played in the Série B, and to avoid an unwanted return, the team must improve. The players seem to have quality, they even beat champions Palmeiras, but in most of their games, they fail in the decisive moments.

Corinthians

The Timão has one less game played due to the overloaded calendar. The team played two qualifiers in the space of a week, and in both competitions, Corinthians managed to move on. In the Round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana, they will face Newell's Old Boys, and in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, they will meet rivals São Paulo. The Paulista derby will occur a few days after the match with Bahia, so Vanderlei Luxemburgo will likely spare some players. Róger Guedes, the team's top scorer, will not play against Bahia due to his third yellow card. The team plays well in knockout competitions but lacks the regularity to make a good league.

Expert Betting Tips

Bahia has a chance to beat Corinthians. The Timão will have an important game against rival São Paulo on July 26. Probably some players will rest for the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. Bahia hasn't lost to Corinthians at home since 2014 and will give everything to get the three points.