Bitesize Prediction: Flamengo vs Bahia – 13/09/24

Competition: Copa do Brasil

Market: Flamengo win

Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet

Looking to punch their Copa do Brasil semi-final ticket in the early hours of Friday, Flamengo will welcome Bahia to the Maracana.

Starting with the hosts, claiming a crucial 1-0 advantage when they travelled to Bahia on August 29th for their first-leg showdown, Flamengo will simply be looking to finish off the job here. However, left disappointed last time out as they opened September with a 2-1 loss away at Corinthians, the Brazilian giants will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil in midweek. Still sat in the driving seat to book another top-four finish this season, Tite’s men have continued to gain a reputation for their extended success at the Maracana. Including a 2-0 win against historic rivals Palmeiras on August 1st, Flamengo have collected 16 points from their previous six home fixtures across all competitions. Simply looking to avoid what would be an infamous Copa do Brasil collapse in the early hours of Friday, it should be noted that Tite’s side have suffered just a single defeat in front of their own supporters since the end of April.

As for the visitors, while Bahia might have opened August with an impressive purple patch, the Tricolor have continued to struggle with their consistency. Falling to that 1-0 loss when they welcomed Flamengo to the Arena Fonte Nova for their first-leg showdown a fortnight ago, Rogerio Ceni’s men have an almighty challenge on their hands here. Failing to pick up any kind of momentum prior to September’s international break as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Bragantino, Friday’s guests have suffered back-to-back losses against Serie A opposition. Pencilled in as a real underdog when they travel to the Maracana this weekend, Bahia have shown some glaring issues on the road. In fact, Ceni’s camp have won just a pair of their previous 11 straight showdowns on their travels – a rut that stems all the way back to May 23rd. Already chasing a deficit here, we are backing a home victory.

Bet: Flamengo 4/5 Bahia in Friday’s Copa do Brasil tie @ 1xBet