Can the victors maintain their dominance?
This Tuesday night, at the "Fonte Nova" arena in Salvador, Bahia and Fortaleza go head-to-head in a Brazilian Serie A clash. Here's a lowdown on each team and our betting tip.
Bahia
Known as "the Tricolor," Bahia has been on a roll lately, having won three out of their last five league matches. In their last game against Internacional, they emerged victorious with a 1-0 home win, thanks to Bil's goal. Currently sitting at 13th in the standings with 31 points and a goal difference of 35-38, they'll be looking to climb the ranks. At home, Bahia has performed well, managing 4 wins and 4 draws in 10 matches.
Fortaleza
On the other hand, Fortaleza is currently 7th in the standings with 42 points and a goal difference of 33-27 under Juan Pablo Vojvodic. They have been in top form, winning 6 and drawing 2 of their last 10 matches, although they did suffer a 0-1 loss against Vasco da Gama in their last Serie A match. Fortaleza's away record isn't as impressive with 4 wins and 2 draws in 13 matches.
Interesting Facts
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 3 of Fortaleza's last matches in the season.
Leon Bookmaker Odds
Bookmakers favor Bahia in this match, with the odds for their victory set at 2.14. A draw can be backed at 3.24, and Fortaleza's victory is at 3.29. The bookmaker doesn't expect a high-scoring game, offering odds of 1.73 for "Under 2.5 goals" and 2.12 for "Over 2.5 goals."
Forecast
Bahia has been playing inconsistently and is just one point clear of the relegation zone. Fortaleza, on the other hand, is having a more solid season. With neither team known for high scoring, a low-scoring encounter seems probable. Let's bet on "Under 2.5 goals" - U2.5 - with odds of 1.73.
To Place a Bet:
- U2.5 - 1.73
- Bahia, known as "the Tricolor," showed a strong performance lately, winning three out of their last five league matches, including a 1-0 home win against Internacional, where Bil scored the only goal.
- Fortaleza, managed by Juan Pablo Vojvodic, has been elite in form, winning 6 and drawing 2 of their last 10 matches, although they suffered a 0-1 loss against Vasco da Gama in their last Serie A match.
- Inconsistently, Bahia has been struggling with results and is just one point clear of the relegation zone, while Fortaleza is having a more solid season, currently at 7th in the standings.
- The low-scoring encounter between Bahia and Fortaleza, happening at the "Fonte Nova" arena in Salvador, Bahia, might follow the trend as bookmakers favor "Under 2.5 goals" with odds of 1.73.
