Fluminense vs Bahia Prediction: The teams are at opposite ends of the spectrum

Fluminense has won its last three games in the Brasileirão and is almost out of the relegation zone. Bahia, meanwhile, is losing some steam and is no longer in the top six of the table. The two sides will meet at the Maracanã at opposite ends of the spectrum, in one of the best games of Round 21.

Fluminense

The recent results have brought Fluminense closer to climbing out of a difficult situation. A win against Bahia could finally take the team out of the Z4. Against Bragantino in the last round, the Cariocas confidently held on after Kauã Elias's goal, scored just before halftime. It was a crucial away win for the Cariocas. The Tricolor das Laranjeiras had a cup match midweek and lost to Juventude 3-2 in Caxias do Sul. The coach, Mano Menezes, decided to leave some key players on the bench, as the league is the priority, and there will be a second leg to play.

Bahia

In the last four rounds, the Salvador team has collected only two points, causing a drop in the table. However, the away draw with Botafogo in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil Round of 16 could give the team more confidence. The Brasileirão is a tough competition, so all the teams have ups and downs during the season. Bahia is an excellent team and probably only needs a victory to turn things around. It will not be easy to win at the Maracanã against a motivated Fluminense, but a draw is possible and is still a good result.

Expert Betting Tips:

The incredible transformation of Fluminense following the signing of veteran defender Thiago Silva has brought the team three consecutive clean-sheet victories in the league. It will be extremely difficult for Bahia, who has lost its winning touch, to face the reigning Copa Libertadores champion. The Baianos are going through their worst moment of the season, so it will be a surprise if they win. However, a draw certainly has to be considered, so I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Fluminense with a maximum of three goals scored.