Bahia-Atletico MG Statistical Preview

Team News

Bahia

• Defensive midfielder Hélder returns from suspension and should start.
• Feijão and Jussandro are banned, however.
• Souza may play in attack as Cristóvão Borges looks for more firepower.

Atletico MG

• Cuca has one new selection issue ahead of this game: Leandro Donizete is struggling with injury.
• Pierre and Josué are therefore likely to pair up in central midfield.
• Ronaldinho, Richarlyson and Gilberto Silva are long-term injury concerns.

Match Facts

• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Atletico MG’s last 10 away games in Brasileirão.
• There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bahia’s last 6 home games in Brasileirão.
• Bahia have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 6 matches against Atletico MG in all competitions.
• Atletico MG have failed to score in their last 3 away matches in Brasileirão.
• Atletico MG have lost their last 3 away matches in Brasileirão.
• Atletico MG are undefeated in their last 7 matches against Bahia in all competitions.
• Bahia have failed to win their last 5 matches in Brasileirão.

Prediction

• Without a win in five Série A games, Bahia are in serious danger of being dragged into the relegation zone.
• The Salvador side sit just two points above the dropzone with six games remaining.
• Atlético’s main focus is on the Club World Cup at the end of the year, so we might expect their form to tail off a touch in the coming weeks.

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