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Bahia Faces Uphill Battle Against Palmeiras in Brasileiro Clash

On Wednesday, Bahia will host Palmeiras at the Arena Fonte Nova in a crucial Brasileiro matchup. Bahia, currently eighth in the league table with 46 points from 33 matches, is desperate to break their five-game winless streak. Meanwhile, Palmeiras, sitting second with 64 points, trails league leaders Botafogo by four points and seeks to close the gap.

Bahia’s Recent Struggles

Bahia’s recent form has been concerning, with four defeats and a draw in their last five games. Manager Rogerio Ceni will be eager to reverse this trend, especially with only five matches remaining to secure a Copa Libertadores spot. Despite the team’s improvement from last season’s relegation battle, Ceni knows the importance of wins in the remaining games.

Palmeiras’ Title Ambitions

Palmeiras, under manager Abel Ferreira, has dominated this fixture in recent years, losing only once in the last 18 meetings. Ferreira’s side rebounded from their loss to Corinthians with a win against Gremio and will look to build momentum. With key players missing due to injury and suspension, Palmeiras will rely on their depth to overcome Bahia.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Bahia will be without Gabriel Teixeira, Iago, Rezende, and Kanu due to injury and suspension. Top scorer Everaldo is likely to start, while Ceni may make changes to the lineup.

Palmeiras will miss Lazaro, Joaquin Piquerez, Bruno Rodrigues, Richard Rios, Mayke, and Estevao due to injury and suspension. The starting lineup from their previous win against Gremio may remain unchanged.

Predicted Score: Bahia 1-2 Palmeiras

Given Bahia’s winless streak and Palmeiras’ determination to close the gap on Botafogo, a Palmeiras victory is predicted. For in-depth data analysis and more, click here.

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