Bahia vs. Palmeiras Preview and Betting Odds

The Brasileirão is entering the final stretch of the season, and as happened in 2023, reigning champions Palmeiras are hoping that Botafogo drops points so they can take over the top spot. Now, the Verdão will face a team in freefall, Bahia.

The Tricolor comes off a 2-1 loss away to Juventude, a team fighting to avoid relegation.

On the other hand, the Paulistas secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Grêmio, with a second-half goal from the young talent Estevão. The possibility of winning the title is still very much alive.

Bahia vs. Palmeiras Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Bahía?

Bahia had a strong start to the season but has since fallen behind and will have to settle for playing in the next Copa Sudamericana, especially after their latest surprising loss.

In their loss to Juventude, Cauly’s goal in the 3rd minute wasn’t enough to earn points in this match.

The Bahiaço is in 8th place with 46 points, just one behind Cruzeiro, who holds the final Copa Libertadores spot.

The problem for Rogério Ceni’s team is that they are on a poor run, with three consecutive losses and five games without a win. They have earned only one point from their last 15. If the season ended now, they would qualify for the Copa Sudamericana.

At home, the team has recorded ten wins, two draws, and four losses. However, they have recently been beaten by Flamengo and São Paulo.

Another concerning stat is that they have only won once in their last ten encounters with Palmeiras.

Their top scorer is Everaldo, with eight goals and two assists. The team is dealing with injuries to Biel and Rezende, while Gabriel Xavier and Jean Lucas are recovering.

Why bet on Palmeiras?

Palmeiras is the current champion of Brazil and is expected to contend for the title again, especially after a disappointing Copa Libertadores campaign, where they were eliminated in the round of 16.

The Verdão secured a 1-0 win over Grêmio, with Estevao scoring the decisive goal, continuing his standout form in the league. The 17-year-old talent is the current top scorer of the league with 12 goals and has provided eight assists. As a result, he is regarded as one of the most promising prospects for the Brazilian national team in the coming years.

Estevao’s goals have helped Palmeiras reach second place with 64 points, just four behind Botafogo, who will visit Atlético Mineiro this matchday.

The Verdão has only won two of its last five games, but with such a narrow gap and the memory of last season, when it snatched the title from the same rival, the hopes of becoming champions are still alive.

They have been strong away from home, earning 26 points from 16 matches, although they lost their most recent away game 2-0 to Corinthians.

Palmeiras hasn’t won in their last five visits to Bahia, losing once and drawing the other four. Their last win at San Salvador was in 2017.

Bruno Rodrigues, Lazaro, and Joaquín Piquerez are sidelined due to injury.

Final Betting Analysis: Bahía vs. Palmeiras

In this Brasileirão edition’s first duel, Palmeiras defeated Bahia 2-0 with a standout performance from Estevão, who scored a goal and assisted Rony.

The numbers at Gambyl Exchange have Palmeiras as the favorite. Their Moneyline shows 2.24, Bahía has 3.265, and the draw is at 3.35.

This may be a difficult ground for most of the league teams, but a Verdão in the quest for the title will not forgive a team in free fall like the locals. Go for a 1-3.

Go for a win for Palmeiras. If you bet $100 at 2.24, you will gain $124 for a total payout of $224.

Bahía vs. Palmeiras Betting Pick: Bahia