We are excited as the Brasileirão got back on track after taking a forced break. For now, we are looking at the clash hosted by Bahia, one of the two teams tied at the top of the scoreboard, and the major surprise of the campaign to this point.
The visitors for this clash will be Fortaleza, one of two teams who still have an unbeaten run so far. However, they are placed in the 11th spot, as they have a couple of games in hand, and most of their results have been draws.
When:
Thursday, June 13, 8:30 pm ET at the Fonte Nova Arena
Moneyline odds:
Bahia 1.96
Fortaleza 3.9
Draw Offs:
3.5
Where can I watch it?
ViX, Premiere, and Paramount+
Why Bet on Bahia?
Even though they have had the same offensive output as Flamengo, Botafogo, or São Paulo, Bahia has had the results to fight for the top spot. Their jump in quality has been remarkable, as last season they saved from relegation by a pinch. Now, the investment made by the City Group is much more noticeable.
They have four wins, two draws, and a defeat, with 10 goals scored and 7 conceded. They may need to put a little extra work into their defense, but they have shown resilience to achieve good results, especially at home, where they have beaten teams like Grêmio and Fluminense.
Their last match was a 1-1 draw that stopped their winning streak, but it was still an excellent result as they tied as visitors with a strong opponent like Atlético Mineiro. They are unbeaten in six games since losing in their debut against Internacional.
Why Bet on Fortaleza?
Fortaleza has managed to keep their record clean to this point. They won their first match, followed up with four draws, and finally broke the streak with a win over Athletico-PR as locals.
Either way, they are still in the lower half of the table at 11th. However, being in the early season, the standings remain pretty tight to the point that, if certain results are given, a win could propel them directly to the top four.
They have an excellent defense with only four against, matching the record of a couple more teams as the best in that regard. With a game in hand due to the irregular situation lived in May, remaining in the winning track would put them in the fight for the first place quickly.
Betting Analysis: Bahia vs. Fortaleza
Fortaleza has had one great run keeping an unbeaten streak going, but for us, we think that the time has come for that to end. Bahia has shown a better face and, we could argue, against better competition, taking points against teams positioned higher in the table.
The history between them should be taken carefully into account, as both teams are performing at an unusual level. However, we must mention that things are pretty balanced, with four wins for the Bahiaço and five for the Leao do Pici in the last 12 matches.
We expect a low-scoring game, so we’ll go for a 1-0 local victory.
Go for a victory for the home team at 1.96. If you bet $100 at such odds, you could get $96 for a total payout of $196.
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