Bahia vs Palmeiras
Brazil – Serie A
Date: Sunday, 17 November 2019
Kick-off at 19:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador).
Bahia
Elton and Giovanni still injured and will lose, while Marco Antonio is a doubt.
Juninho, Artur and Alejandro Guerra could not face their parent club and is not eligible to feature on Sunday. Two former is expected to start and will likely be replaced by Wanderson and Rogério.
Palmeiras
Ramires still injured and will not show here, while Luiz Adriano is a doubt. Borja and Deyverson will compete for a starting place ahead if the latter fails to recover in time.
Gustavo Scarpa missed a penalty last time, but must have the trust of Mano Menezes here.
Felipe Melo served a ban last time around but is expected to be restored to the starting XI.
Bahia vs Palmeiras Prediction
Bahia has been in decline recently with six games without a win in its form. However, the hosts managed to remain in place to 9th in the table with their initial victories in this season.
Tricolor has recorded 43 points in the league with 11 wins and 10 draws. In addition, they have lost 11 games in 32 league appearances. Altogether Tricolor has won seven of 16 home matches in the campaign while losing four in the process.
Marco Antonio scored equalized in the 85th minute to Bahia against Chapecoense-SC in the previous home game.
Defending champion Palmeiras, has continued well with their form from last season. Apart from a minor setback, they sailed well with 67 points from 19 wins and 10 draws.
In addition, they have lost only three of their 32 league appearances and fixtures were all gone. In addition, Big Greens have won seven and tied 6 in 16 trips down the road.
Interest Mayke denied a clean sheet for Palmeiras win against Vasco on the road. visitors managed to keep 57% of ball possession in their previous away matches.
Thus, the host does not have much control the game with the advantage of their home ground. Based on the performance of the current league, Palmeiras have more chances to win the game.
Bahia vs Palmeiras Betting tips
Not interesting bet: Palmeiras @ 1.44 (4/9).
Over 1.5 goals @ 1.44 (4/9).
