Prediction: Bahia vs Palmeiras

Verdict: Palmeiras draw no bet

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Desperate to make up some ground in the Serie A title chase, Palmeiras will travel to Bahia on Wednesday night.

Bahia

Starting with the hosts, while Bahia might still find themselves dreaming of the chance to book a shock Copa Libertadores ticket this season, the Tricolor are at the heart of a real crisis. Suffering a second-half collapse away at Juventude last week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Juventude, Rogerio Ceni’s men are desperately seeking some kind of boost. Opening November with a nightmare performance at the Arena Fonte Nova as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming against Sao Paulo, the former Flamengo boss has seen his downbeat squad muster just a single point from any of their previous five Serie A appearances. Signing off October with a 3-2 defeat away at Vasco, Ceni’s men have also lost back-to-back showdowns in front of their own supporters for the first time since July.

Team News

Not making a single appearance over the past couple of months and still dealing with a muscle injury, Bahia will once again be without former Goias midfielder Rezende. However, both serving respective one-match suspensions against Juventude prior to November’s international break, the duo of Jean Lucas and Gabriel Xavier will return here.

Although Brazilian marksman Ademir might have notched just a pair of Serie A strikes so far this season, the one-time America MG striker should keep his spot leading the line. Arriving from Flamengo on a free transfer earlier in the year, Everton Ribeiro will start in the middle of the park.

Palmeiras

As for the visitors, entering November’s international break with a 1-0 victory at home against Gremio, Palmeiras will know the importance of making another statement here. Returning from the fortnight interval sat four points adrift of Botafogo in this season’s title chase, the Brazilian giants have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 12 appearances across all competitions. With their recent purple patch stemming all the way back to August 15th, Abel Ferreira’s men should be smelling another potential opportunity in midweek. Landing a 2-0 victory when they welcomed Bahia to the Allianz Parque on July 7th, they do hold a dominant record against Wednesday’s hosts. Along with clinching back-to-back wins, Palmeiras have lost just one of their last 18 straight battles across all competitions.

Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term injury issues, Palmeiras will once again be without former Sao Paulo striker bruno Rodrigues on Wednesday night. However, despite dealing with a minor knock prior to November’s international break, Ferreira’s side are hopeful that Brazil U21 international Lazaro will be able to make a return here.

Arriving at the Allianz Parque back in April, one-time West Ham star Felipe Anderson will play a leading role in the final third. Settling for a spot on the bench against Gremio prior to the fortnight interval, 23-year-old Flaco Lopez will be hoping for a full recall.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Bahia and Palmeiras met for their reverse Serie A showdown on July 7th, Wednesday’s guests collected a 2-0 victory at the Allianz Parque.
• Palmeiras have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 18 straight showdowns against Bahia.
• The Greens have lost just one of their previous 12 matchups across all competitions.
• Bahia have mustered just a single point from any of their last five Serie A appearances.
• The Tricolor have suffered back-to-back defeats on home soil for the first time since July.

Conclusion

Marking their return from November’s international break sat four points adrift in the title chase, Palmeiras know the importance of make a statement here. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 1-0 win at home against Gremio, Wednesday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 12 straight appearances across all fronts. Likewise, remarkably losing just one of their last 18 consecutive showdowns against Bahia, we are backing an away draw no bet in midweek.

Verdict: Palmeiras draw no bet

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet