Match Preview
As Bahia prepares to host Santos at the Arena Fonte Nova on Sunday, both teams are looking to solidify their positions in Serie A. Bahia comes into this match with a solid run of form, having gone unbeaten in their last five matches (WDDDW), while Santos has shown inconsistency, managing two wins but also suffering two losses in their last five (LWWDL). Historically, Bahia has had the upper hand in their recent encounters, with five wins in the last ten meetings, highlighting their home advantage.
A key angle to consider is Bahia's defensive resilience, as they have managed to keep four clean sheets in their last five matches. This could play a crucial role against a Santos side that has struggled to find consistent scoring, particularly away from home. With odds suggesting a close contest, the potential for both teams to find the net seems promising, especially given that four of the last ten head-to-heads have seen both teams score. Expect a tightly contested match, with Bahia likely to edge it if they maintain their defensive solidity.