Bahia vs Flamengo Prediction: Flamengo Yet to Dominate the Standings

In the upcoming fixture of Brazil Serie A, Matchday 6, Bahia will be up against Flamengo at the Itaipava Fonte Nova Arena in Salvador. After the completion of 5 matchdays, Bahia stands 13th with 2 wins and 6 points, and Flamengo stands 12th with the same numbers but a slightly better goal difference. Flamengo and Bahia last played against each other in November 2021, and Flamengo won (3-0). Since 2020, Flamengo hasn’t lost to Bahia, which makes them favorite for the upcoming matchup as well. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Bahia - Coming off a Clean Sheet Defeat Against Santos (LWWWL)

After having three consecutive wins, Bahia’s winning streak came to an end against Santos FC (3-0), in which Bahia failed to even score a goal. This was the first instance in which Bahia has failed to score this season. Coach Renato Paiva will be confident about making a reasonable comeback in the scheduled home game, which is against Flamengo. However, Bahia earned a 60% possession but had just 3 shots on target. Goalkeeper managed to have 6 saves but had no support from defense, which ultimately resulted in a clean-sheet defeat. When playing at home, Bahia has secured 2 wins and a defeat in the last three matches. About the scoring, Bahia has scored 9 goals, averaging 1.80 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Bahia has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In order to bounce back against Flamengo, Bahia is likely to start defensively and then build on the momentum in the second half of play. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Bahia

Marcos Felipe; Kanu, David Duarte, Vitor Hugo; Cicinho, Nicolás Acevedo, Thaciano, Jhoanner Chavez; Ademir, Biel; Arthur Sales.

Flamengo - Coming off a Fantastic Win at Home Against Goias (WLDLW)

Going in the matchup, Flamengo is coming off a dominant win at home against Goias (2-0), in which Pedro started the scoring on penalty, and then Everton Ribeiro scored the second goal in the 49th minute. With 57% possession and 11 shots on target, Flamengo did outclass the opposition in all departments of the game. Flamengo’s goalkeeper Matheus Cunha was also spot-on with 6 keeper saves. In the last two away matches, Flamengo has conceded at least one goal. Talking about the scoring average, Flamengo has scored 14 goals in the last five matches played across all competitions, averaging 2.80 goals per game. Irrespective of the past away form, Flamengo can definitely strike back at the opposition and outclass Bahia at home.

Expected Opening Lineup for Flamengo

Matheus Cunha; Wesley, Fabricio Bruno, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar; Everton Ribeiro, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Everton; Gabriel Barbosa.

Expert Betting Tips

Bahia and Flamengo both have conceded goals in the last couple of matches played. Hence, I am backing both sides to score. Considering the fluent form of Flamengo’s attackers, the upcoming matchup is likely to score 2 or more goals. Hence, the match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals. With Pedro, Ribeiro, and Everton in the attack, I am expecting a final scoreline of 1-3 at the end of 90 minutes of play. 

• Flamengo to Win for 2.15
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.93
• Pedro Guilherme Abreu dos Santos To Score A Goal At Any Time - Yes for 2.4