Bahia will host Internacional in the opening round of the new Copa Libertadores edition on Thursday, 3 April.
With both teams in good rhythm coming into this game, who will end up with three points? Read our Bahia vs Internacional prediction and preview to learn more about the game.
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Bahia vs Internacional prediction: A low-scoring, close contest
Key stats
- Bahia are undefeated in eight games in a row, while Internacional are without a loss in their last 13 matches in all competitions.
- Five of the previous six duels between these teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- In their last six games in all competitions, Bahia have gone under 2.5 total goals in four matches, while Internacional have done the same in five.
Correct score prediction: Bahia 1-1 Internacional
While both teams have only just played one game in Serie A, they have been playing regional competitions and both Bahia and Internacional have done well heading into the season.
With that in mind and taking into account that this is a duel between two teams of similar quality, we can see this match ending in a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the hosts
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at these Bahia vs Internacional odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, but not by a huge margin.
This makes sense considering recent forms of both teams and the fact that Bahia will have the home-court advantage.
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Most recent H2Hs: Internacional have the advantage lately
With three wins over Bahia in their last five meetings, Internacional have done better in recent years. Meanwhile, Internacional also have a significant advantage if we look at the overall H2H record between these teams: 21-7-6.
Brazil Serie A 28/07/24
EC Bahia
Internacional
Brazil Serie A 13/04/24
Internacional
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 19/10/23
EC Bahia
Internacional
Brazil Serie A 28/05/23
Internacional
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 26/09/21
Internacional
EC Bahia
Bahia preview: On a good run and looking for more
With five wins in their last seven games, Bahia have been in good form lately. While most of these games were regional competitions, including Campeonatio Baiano that they've won, Bahia also had to go through qualifiers to reach Copa Libertadores group stages and they've eliminated Boston River 1-0 on aggregate to achieve this. In their last match, they drew against Corinthians in the opening round of Serie A.
Predicted lineup: Strada (GK), Gilberto, Kanu, Ramos, Juba, Alexandre, Lucas, Ribeiro, Ademir, Rodriguez & Pulga
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
Internacional preview: Hoping to extend their undefeated streak
After winning Campeonato Gaucho with a 3-1 win in the final over Gremio, Internacional have started the new Serie A season with a draw at Flamengo, which is a solid result. Overall, Internacional haven't lost a game going back to last season, not counting their loss to Mexico in a friendly match back in January.
Gabriel Mercado and Bruno Gomes are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Rochet (GK), Bernabei, Juninho, Vitao, Aguirre, Patrick, Henrique, Fernando, Wesley, Borre & Vitinho
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Botafogo
4
Internacional
0
Copa Libertadores 09/05/25
L
Atletico Nacional Medellin
3
Internacional
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
L
Corinthians
4
Internacional
2
Copa do Brasil 29/04/25
W
Maracanu00e3
0
Internacional
1
Brazil Serie A 26/04/25
W
EC Juventude
1
Internacional
3