Flamengo vs Bahia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 20th 2024
The Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Flamengo and Bahia square off at the Estádio do Maracana on Thursday. Both sides have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign and are currently level on points in the upper echelons of the table.
Everton Fernandes came up clutch for Flamengo on Sunday as he netted a 98th-minute equalizer to force a 1-1 draw with Athletico Paranaense at the Arena da Baixada.
Before that, Tite’s men were on a six-match winning streak across all competitions, a run which saw them book their spot in the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.
Flamengo now return home, where they have won their last five matches, stretching back to a 2-0 defeat against Botafogo on April 28.
Bahia, on the other hand, turned in a resilient team performance as they fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against Criciuma last time out.
Rogério Ceni’s men have now gone eight consecutive Serie A matches without defeats, claiming five wins and three draws since a 2-1 loss against Internacional on April 13.
With 18 points from nine matches, Bahia are currently third in the league table, only behind Thursday’s hosts on goal difference.
Flamengo vs Bahia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 15 wins from the last 24 meetings between the sides, Flamengo boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Bahia have picked up four wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
- Flamengo are on a seven-match winning streak against Ceni’s men, stretching back to a 3-0 loss in July 2019.
- Bahia have won just one of their last five Serie A away matches while claiming one win and three draws so far.
- Flamengo have won their last five home matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and keeping four clean sheets since the start of May.
Flamengo vs Bahia Prediction
While Bahia will be looking to return to winning ways, next up is the daunting challenge of facing a high-flying Flamengo side who have won their last five home games.
Tite’s men are on a seven-match winning streak against Bahia and we predict they will extend this dominant run on Thursday.
Prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Bahia
Flamengo vs Bahia Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Flamengo to win
Tip 2: Over 10.5 corners - Yes (There have been at least 11 corner kicks in seven of the last eight meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in seven of their last eight clashes)