Palmeiras da pobedi
BRAZIL: Serie A Betano - Matchday 34
Bahia, eighth in the standings with 46 points (43 goals scored and 42 conceded), hosts Palmeiras, who sit second with 64 points (54 goals scored and 27 conceded).
Palmeiras is rightly favored, as their form over the last five matches shows. The visitors have earned 8 points, scoring 8 goals and conceding 7, while Bahia has managed just 1 point in the same period, scoring 4 goals and conceding 11.
This is a clash between two teams with strong offenses, particularly Palmeiras, which boasts the best attack in the league. However, Bahia, despite scoring plenty, struggles defensively and has shown significant weaknesses recently. The home side has lost their last two home games and won only twice in their last five matches at home.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, lost their most recent away match against Corinthians but had three wins and a draw in the four prior games.
My feeling is that Palmeiras can return to winning ways. The visitors are not only in better form but are also stronger overall, with a defense that offers more reliability compared to Bahia's vulnerable backline. Betting on a Palmeiras win seems to present interesting odds.
The downside of this bet is the head-to-head record, where Palmeiras has struggled to secure wins against Bahia. However, I believe this time the story could be different.