Their forthcoming Copa do Brasil meeting sees Bahia locking horns with opponents Paysandu on Wednesday.
Our tips, poll and stats for Bahia v Paysandu can all be found here (including the best match odds).
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Bahia
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Bahia will be hoping to return to winning ways here following a 1-0 Copa Libertadores defeat in their last game at the hands of Atlético Nacional.
In that match, Bahia managed 44% possession and 6 shots on goal with 2 on target. On the other side, Atlético Nacional had 11 attempts on goal with 2 of them on target.
Under three goals per match were seen in 5 of the past 6 meetings where Bahia have been participants. Regarding the goal weighting from that period, opposition teams scored an aggregate of 5 while Bahia got themselves 4. Despite that, it remains to be seen if such a trend shall be maintained here in this match.
Paysandu
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In the game prior to this, Paysandu drew 2-2 in the Serie B tie with América Mineiro.
In that game, Paysandu had 38% possession and 11 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. For Paysandu, goals were scored by Rossi (59') and Jorge Benítez (70'). America Mineiro got 14 attempts on goal with 4 on target. Willian (86') and Júlio (89') scored for América Mineiro.
The stats tell the story, and Paysandu have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, letting opponents get 7 goals overall. In defence, Paysandu certainly have room for improvement.
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Team News: Bahia
André Dhominique (Cruciate ligament injury), Ademir (Muscle injury), Kanu (Muscle injury), Ronaldo (Hamstring injury), Gilberto (Knee injury) and Santiago Arias (Hamstring injury) will not be taking part for Bahia manager Rogério Ceni.
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Team News: Paysandu
Due to a mostly full-strength group, there’s only a single fitness worry for the Paysandu manager Luizinho Lopes to contend with. Edinho (Torn knee ligaments) won’t be in action.
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Prediction
It’s looking like Paysandu could really find it hard to get a goal against a Bahia side who should be able to control this match over the entire pitch.
We predict a very comprehensive 3-0 margin for Bahia at full-time.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Checking the betting prices for this game on the WDW market, putting your money on Bahia is available for 1.4, a bet on a drawn result is 4.2 & putting your money on the winner to be Paysandu can get you 9. Those are the most competitive returns being offered at the moment.
Renata Leite,
22:00 17/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Bahia
Formed: 1931
Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova (50,025)
Captain: Éverton Ribeiro
Chairman: Emerson Ferretti
Manager: Rogério Ceni
Competitions: Serie A position 8, Copa do Brasil (Third Round), Copa Libertadores (Group F)