Athletico PR will take on Bahia in the next round of the Brazilian Serie A on Wednesday, 10 July with both teams battling it out at the top end of the table.
In what is shaping up to be a thrilling title race, both of these teams find themselves within two wins of Flamengo at the top of the table and will be dreaming of winning the league at the end of the season.
If nothing else, though, they will look to ensure they qualify for one of South America's premier continental competitions.
As part of our latest round of Serie A betting tips, check out our Athletico PR vs Bahia prediction.
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Athletico PR vs Bahia prediction: A title race six-pointer
Key stats
- Bahia have only won one of their eight away league matches this season.
- Athletico PR have won two of their last three matches.
- Neither of the previous two matches between Bahia and Athletico PR have seen three or more goals scored.
Correct score prediction: Athletico PR 2-1 Bahia
Bahia come into this one on the back of a 2-0 defeat to Palmeiras while Athletico will be feeling confident after coming through a gruelling away match against Atletico Go victorious. Bahia could have some joy in an attacking sense but the hosts should nick it by the same scoreline as their most recent victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletico come in as narrow favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Athletico PR vs Bahia odds indicate that this match is unlikely to be dominated by either side with all three results very much on the table. Athletico are the narrow favourites at 11/10 with the draw and Behia win both conceded as likely as each other at 21/10.
There are plenty of other close matches set to take place over the next 24 hours. Check them out via our betting tips for today page.
Last five H2Hs: Athletico dominance
Athletico PR supporters will be able to take reassurance from their team's recent record against Bahia. The hosts have won three of their last four matches against Bahia with the visitor's last win over Athletico coming back in 2021. Interestingly, that victory was also played at Athletico PR's Arena da Baixada.
Brazil Serie A 12/11/23
EC Bahia
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 16/07/23
Athletico Paranaense
EC Bahia
Copa do Brasil 13/07/22
Athletico Paranaense
EC Bahia
Copa do Brasil 22/06/22
EC Bahia
Athletico Paranaense
Brazil Serie A 09/10/21
Athletico Paranaense
EC Bahia
Athletico PR preview: Looking to leapfrog their opponents
After finishing eighth in the Brazilian Serie A last season, the aim of Athletico PR this year is to return to the top six in order to qualify for the Copa Libertadores. They've done well of late but haven't won at home in nearly a month so three points on Wednesday night is long overdue.
Predicted lineup: Mycael (GK), Madson, Rocha, Gamarra, Fernando, Gabriel, Erick, Zapelli, Emersonn, Julimar & Pablo
Brazil Serie B 09/05/25
D
Chapecoense
1
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie B 04/05/25
L
Botafogo SP
4
Athletico Paranaense
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
D
Brusque
0
Athletico Paranaense
0
Brazil Serie B 25/04/25
L
Gremio Novorizontino
2
Athletico Paranaense
1
Brazil Serie B 20/04/25
W
CRB
0
Athletico Paranaense
2
Bahia preview: Looking to improve their away record
Bahia are punching above their weight in Brazil this season. After narrowly avoiding relegation from Serie A last term, they have started the current season in fine fashion and are well in the title race as we approach the halfway stage. If they can improve their away record, then the dream is on.
Predicted lineup: Felipe (GK), Gilberto, Xavier, Kanu, Juba, Alexandre, Lucas, Ribeiro, Cauly, Everaldo & Thaciano
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Flamengo
1
EC Bahia
0
Copa Libertadores 07/05/25
L
Nacional De Football
3
EC Bahia
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Botafogo
0
EC Bahia
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Paysandu
0
EC Bahia
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Palmeiras
0
EC Bahia
1
Player to watch: Julimar
Athletico forward, Julimar, has failed to capture the imagination of the club's fans since breaking into the first team as a teenager and had to spend last year on loan with Mirassol? Could the tide finally be turning, though?
A man in form
Julimar has never been prolific in front of goal but in recent weeks, he has come alive and shown flashes of what he is capable of. He has scored two goals in his last three appearances for the club so he will be a confident man coming into this one.