Flamengo vs Bahia prediction and betting tips on September 13, 2024
Game Prediction
In the quarterfinal of the Brazil Cup on September 13, 2024, Flamengo will face Bahia. The home side will be satisfied with any draw in this encounter.
Flamengo vs Bahia: Key Statistics and Trends
- Flamengo has won two of their last three matches.
- Bahia has failed to win their last three games.
- Flamengo wins the first half in 40% of their matches, while Bahia wins in 35%.
Our Prediction for Flamengo vs Bahia
The "Vultures" are one of Brazil’s most successful teams in recent years. They claimed league titles in 2019 and 2020, and won the Copa Libertadores in both 2019 and 2022. So, last season’s fourth-place finish was considered quite underwhelming. The "Tricolor," meanwhile, spent 2022 in Serie B but immediately returned and managed to finish 16th.
Under the leadership of Rogério Ceni, the club from Salvador has made significant strides. At one point, they were even contending for a top-six finish, but they lost momentum toward the end of summer, earning just one point in two matches. In the cup, they also failed to respond to Flamengo's goal at home. Flamengo, despite some summer instability, remains solid, staying close to their level from last season, although they are slowly falling behind the leaders. In the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians have advanced beyond the group stage and eliminated Bolívar (2-0, 0-1), with Peñarol awaiting them next. For now, despite their league dip, they managed to win the first leg of the cup quarterfinal.
Flamengo boasts a potent attack, averaging 1.63 goals per match. However, they concede 1.17 goals on average. Bahia’s defense is at a similar level, but their attack is noticeably more modest, though still decent, averaging 1.36 goals per match.
Flamengo vs Bahia: Possible Starting Lineups
Flamengo (probable lineup): Matheus Cunha Queiroz – Ayrton, Leo Pereira, Fabrício Bruno, Varela – Léo Ortiz, Pulgar, Gerson, De La Cruz, Luiz Araújo – Bruno Henrique
Bahia (probable lineup): Marcos Felipe – Luciano, Kanu, Lman Xavier, Arias – Jean Lucas, Caio Alexandre, Cauly, Everton Ribeiro – Tasciano, Everaldo
Head to Head matches: Flamengo vs Bahia
The 1-0 cup result marked the ninth head-to-head meeting where the "Vultures" claimed victory in this matchup.
Free prediction today for the match: Flamengo vs Bahia
Flamengo resolved much of the tie in the first leg away, and it’s doubtful that the visitors believe in their chances of overturning the result against such a difficult opponent. We don’t expect a high-scoring affair, so we recommend betting on "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.727).