Predictions & Statistics

Flamengo come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 20 points after 10 matches. The return of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats, together with goals at 18:10, reflects good form over their recent run. Much of their attacking edge comes through Pedro (5 goals), Lucas Paquetá (2 goals), Samuel Lino (2 goals), with creative support from Samuel Lino (3 assists), Pedro (2 assists), Guillermo Varela (2 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, they have managed 3 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with E. Pulgar, Jorginho, J. Carrascal unavailable.

Bahia come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 5 place with 20 points after 10 matches. With 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 defeats plus a goal balance of 15:10, they continue to show good form over their recent run. Their attacking quality is driven by Luciano Juba (4 goals), Everaldo (3 goals), David Duarte (2 goals), with creative support from Jean Lucas (2 assists), Everton Ribeiro (2 assists), Luciano Juba (1 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. Away from home, they have managed 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with Kanu, Ruan Pablo, Ronaldo Strada unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.