Three points will be up for grabs as Bahia and Cruzeiro clash at Arena Fonte Nova this weekend. View our free Bahia vs Cuiaba predictions below.
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Bahia vs Cuiaba predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Six of Bahia's last eight home games featured less than three goals.
- Likewise, five of Cuiaba's last six matches went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Three of the last four encounters between these teams ended in stalemates.
- Both teams scored in Cuiaba's last four games, and in six of Bahia's last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Bahia 1-1 Cuiaba
Three of the last four encounters between these teams ended in stalemates, and two of those clashes were 1-1 draws. In like manner, three of Cuiaba's last four matches ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bahia are clear favourites
- Bahia: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- Draw: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- Cuiaba: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It can be said that Cuiaba have no wins in their last five matches. However, four of those games ended in stalemates. In fact, the visitors lost just once in their last seven matches.
Bahia, on the other hand, have enjoyed some fine form lately, winning four of their last six games. On that note, Bahia are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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Also, both teams have struggled to keep the goals out. Bahia saw their defence breached in seven of their last eight matches, while Cuiaba conceded in four consecutive games.
For this reason, BTTS – yes has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Another draw on the cards?
This will be the fifth encounter between these sides in the last four years. Cuiaba won one of those clashes, with the spoils being shared in the other three.
Brazil Serie A 09/11/23
EC Bahia
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 08/07/23
Cuiaba
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 21/11/21
EC Bahia
Cuiaba
Brazil Serie A 08/08/21
Cuiaba
EC Bahia
Team news and form guide
Bahia: Eyeing their eighth consecutive home victory
Bahia have been the best home team in the Serie A this season, with a perfect seven wins from seven at home. They will have to do without Everaldo, who is serving a one-game suspension. David Duarte is also sidelined with an illness.
Predicted lineup: Felipe (GK), Juba, Kanu, Xavier, Gilberto, Alexandre, Rezende, De Pena, Cauly, Ademir & Biel.
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
L
Bragantino
2
EC Bahia
1
Copa do Brasil 29/08/24
L
Flamengo
1
EC Bahia
0
Brazil Serie A 25/08/24
D
Botafogo
0
EC Bahia
0
Brazil Serie A 17/08/24
W
Gremio
0
EC Bahia
2
Brazil Serie A 11/08/24
W
Vitoria
0
EC Bahia
2
Cuiaba: Hoping to halt their winless run
On the other hand, Deyverson (physical discomfort) is the only absentee for the visiting team. He should be back in action next week.
Predicted lineup: Walter (GK), Ramon, Empereur, Marllon, Alves, Clayson, Denilson, Mineiro, Sobral, Cafu & Pitta.
Brazil Serie A 05/09/24
D
EC Juventude
0
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Matches 01/09/24
L
CEO Varzeagrandense
3
Cuiaba
1
Brazil Serie A 31/08/24
W
Criciuma
1
Cuiaba
2
Brazil Serie A 24/08/24
L
Palmeiras
5
Cuiaba
0
Brazil Serie A 17/08/24
D
Atletico Mineiro
1
Cuiaba
1
Player to watch: Biel
Biel put up a man-of-the-match performance in Bahia's 3-1 win at Athletico Paranaense a couple of days ago, registering a goal and an assist. The former Fluminense and Gremio forward bagged two goals and three assists in his last six appearances for the club. It will be interesting to see how Biel matches up against Bahia's defence.
