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Action continues in round 12 of the Brasileiro Serie A, as Bahia host Vasco da Gama at the Fonte Nova Arena on Wednesday (June 26). Rogerio Ceni’s men have won five home league games this season to boast a 100% home record.
Bahia returned to winning ways in style, as they thrashed 10-man Cruzeiro 4-1 at home on Sunday. That followed a 2-1 defeat to Flamengo on June 21, which ended their eight-game unbeaten run in the league.
Bahia have won six of their 11 league games, losing twice, to collect 21 points and are third in the points table, three points adrift of leaders Flamengo.
Elsewhere, Vasco turned in a superb attacking display at the weekend, as they cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sao Paulo at the Estadio Sao Januario.
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It was a much-needed respite for Rafael Paiva’s side, who were winless in four matches, claiming one point from a possible 12 since the start of June. With 10 points from 11 games, Vasco are 15th in the standings, four points above rock-bottom Fluminense.
Bahia vs Vasco da Gama Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Bahia holds the upper hand in the fixture, winning 13 of the last 28 meetings with Vasco, losing eight.
- Ceni’s men are unbeaten in nine home games against Vasco, winning six times, since a 2-1 loss in June 2012.
- Vasco have lost all but one of their last seven away matches across competitions, with a goalless draw with Fortaleza on May 1 being the exception.
- Bahia boasts the division’s best home record this season, picking up 15 points from five games.
Bahia vs Vasco da Gama Prediction
Bahia will be licking their lips as they take on an inconsistent Vasco side who have struggled on their travels. Ceni’s men have made their home a fortress and should pick up all three points.
Prediction: Bahia 2-0 Vasco
Bahia vs Vasco da Gama Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bahia to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of their last five encounters.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - Yes (There have been at least five bookings in six of their last seven meetings.)
