Bahia vs Corinthians
Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova
31.03.2025, 02:00
Last season, Bahia and Corinthians finished eighth and seventh, respectively, managing to enter the Copa Libertadores qualifying round. However, only the Baianos made it through to the group stage after a 35-year absence by eliminating Uruguay's Boston River. Corinthians wasn't strong enough to defeat Barcelona of Ecuador and will now play in the Copa Sudamericana. Nevertheless, the Timão won the Campeonato Paulista, beating rival Palmeiras and claiming the club's first title in six years. Corinthians dream of winning the Série A, but Palmeiras, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Atlético Mineiro have much better chances.
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Rogério Ceni is not loved by the "Torcida, but he will continue to lead the Steel Squadron. The first half of last season was much better than the second, but qualification for the Copa Libertadores is an achievement that fans shouldn't ignore. The team's base remains almost intact, and signings like Erick, Mingo, Pulga, and Willian José could give Ceni more solutions. Thaciano and Everaldo have left, yet the squad should remain competitive. Bahia's opponents in the Copa Libertadores will be Internacional from Brazil, Nacional from Uruguay, and Atlético Nacional from Colombia. Next week, the Salvador side faces Inter, which could impact the players' performance against Corinthians. Motivation is high after the victory in the Campeonato Baiano against rival Vitória.
Corinthians
Brazilian fans are very demanding, and the pressure on coach Ramón Díaz increased after the team failed to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. However, the Argentine coach led his side to the title of the Paulistão, and for now, Díaz is safe. Hugo Souza was the hero of the final, saving a penalty from Raphael Veiga. The goalkeeper secured the 0-0 draw, enough for Corinthians to lift the trophy after a 1-0 win in the first leg. The Timão will be looking to fight for the top spots in Série A, with Depay, Yuri Alberto, and Garro being the team's brightest stars. It's important not to lose in Salvador to get the campaign off to a good start.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025
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Serie A 2024
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Serie A 2024
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Serie A 2023
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Serie A 2023
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Expert Betting Tips
There are no favorites in this game as the Paulistas, even playing away, have the potential to get a good result. Both teams have won their state championships, so confidence is high. The Baianos will play a Copa Libertadores game next week, so they may feel that playing at a slower tempo against Corinthians would be more appropriate. I'm betting on a draw.
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