Two in-form sides will go head-to-head this weekend as Bahia play host to Atletico Mineiro at Arena Fonte Nova in what promises to be a thrilling Brasileiro clash.
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Bahia vs Atletico Mineiro prediction: Free-Scoring sides set for fireworks
Key stats
- Bahia have won each of their last five home matches in all competitions.
- Each of the last five meetings between these sides has seen a minimum of four cards.
- Bahia’s last five home games across all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Atletico Mineiro have lost two of their six away matches in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Bahia 2–1 Atletico Mineiro
This prediction stems from the recent performances of both teams, particularly Bahia’s commanding form at home, where they have recorded five straight wins while scoring at least twice in each of those matches.
Atletico Mineiro have shown greater resilience on the road lately, going four matches unbeaten in the league away from home and keeping clean sheets in three, but they could find it difficult to contain a Bahia side currently firing on all cylinders, especially given Galo's earlier defensive lapses, which saw them concede twice in each of their first three trips in the league, two of which ended in defeat.
That said, the visitors should not be ruled out going forward, having scored in four of their six league fixtures away from home this season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bahia slightly tipped at home
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
On paper, this fixture appears evenly poised, with both sides entering in strong form. Bahia have claimed victory in four of their last five outings across all competitions (L1), and their excellent home record in this fixture — four wins from the last five against Mineiro at Fonte Nova — strengthens their position as favourites.
A 44.4% win probability and odds of 2.25 reflect Bahia’s recent dominance on their own turf, although Atletico Mineiro’s form cannot be overlooked. Cuca’s men are unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions and have won five of those, making their 29.4% win probability a fair representation of their capabilities.
Meanwhile, a draw at 33.3% also looks a reasonable possibility, balancing Bahia’s attacking threat with the visitors’ defensive organisation in recent weeks.
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Most recent H2Hs: Bahia target first back-to-back wins since 2002
The most recent encounter between these two sides ended in a resounding 3-0 triumph for Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova in September last year, and they will now be aiming to claim successive victories in this fixture for the first time since the 2001–2002 period.
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
EC Bahia
Atletico Mineiro
Brazil Serie A 02/06/24
Atletico Mineiro
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 19/05/24
Atletico Mineiro
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 07/12/23
EC Bahia
Atletico Mineiro
Brazil Serie A 13/08/23
Atletico Mineiro
EC Bahia
Bahia preview: Ceni could stick with winning formula
Bahia come into this match fresh from a 2-1 victory over Fortaleza in the Copa do Nordeste quarter-finals, their third consecutive win across all competitions, following a commanding 3-0 success over Bragantino in their previous league outing.
Manager Rogerio Ceni is expected to be without defensive midfielder Erick, who remains sidelined with a thigh injury, while centre-back Kanu is still recovering from a calf issue.
Given that there were no new injuries recorded in midweek, Ceni may well stick with the same 4-3-3 setup that has brought success in recent matches.
Predicted lineup: Felipe (GK), Juba, Mingo, Duarte, Gilberto, Ribeiro, Lucas, Alexandre, Pulga, Jose & Admir
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
Atletico Mineiro preview: Delfim to step in for suspended Everson
Atletico Mineiro make the trip to Salvador following back-to-back victories, most recently seeing off Internacional 2-0 to climb to seventh in the standings.
However, goalkeeper Everson and forward Ronny will be unavailable this weekend after both picked up their third yellow cards of the season last time out, with Gabriel Delfim set to deputise in goal.
In addition to the suspensions, Cadu, Fausto Vera, Patrick Silva and Tomas Cuello are all ruled out through injury.
Predicted lineup: Delfim (GK); Rubens, Alonso, Rabello, Natanael, Menino, Franco, Dudu, Scarpa, Paulinho & Hulk
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
W
Fluminense
2
Atletico Mineiro
3
Copa Sudamericana 08/05/25
L
Deportes Iquique
3
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 05/05/25
W
EC Juventude
0
Atletico Mineiro
1
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
D
Maringa FC
2
Atletico Mineiro
2
Brazil Serie A 26/04/25
D
Mirassol
2
Atletico Mineiro
2
Player to watch: Erick Pulga
Erick Pulga has quietly emerged as a key threat for Bahia this season, directly contributing to five goals in 12 league appearances — a tally matched only by teammate Luciano Juba.
The 24-year-old winger has found his stride in recent weeks, registering three of those goal contributions in his last four appearances, including back-to-back assists, and he will be eager to exploit any space down the flanks against a reshuffled Mineiro defence.