The defending Copa Nordeste champions will take on the defending champions of the Campeonato Mineiro as Bahia take on America Mineiro in Brasileiro Serie A action. The match schedules for Thursday at the Estadio Governador Roberto Santos with kickoff at 1 am.
Palmerias ended the Tricolor three match unbeaten streak over the weekend, whereas their opponents continue their winless run after a 1-1 draw against Internacional on Sunday.
Bahia took lead of the league after seven games for manager David Cavalcanti to occupy the fifth spot with 11 points. The side are currently only three points behind league leaders Braganinto, who resume action on Monday.
Moreover, there has been more improvement and consistency for the side especially after coming back two goals down despite losing 3-2 to Palmerias. In addition, Cavalcanti is adopting new systems apart from the 4-3-3 formation
Additionally, this match opens the first in three matches in his week for the hosts. It is a golden opportunity to climb to the top of the league with both America Mineiros and Chapecoense winless.
Vagner Mancini saw how fatigue can take a lot on his side after a solid start to the campaign. The side dropped points in three of their last seven points thus sharing the spoils. Moreover, Mancini seems to try new systems with five midfielders last time out.
Bahia vs America Mineiro Head to Head
Both sides have 12 games against each other with Bahia taking four wins while America Mineiro with three wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Palmeiras 3-2 Bahia
- Bahia 2-0 Athletico Paranaense
- Bahia 0-0 Corinthians
- Ceara SC 1-2 Bahia
- Bahia 0-1 Internacional
Away
- America Mineiros 1-1 Internacional
- America Mineiro 1-1 Juventude
- Palmeiras 2-1 Atletico Mineiros
- America Mineiros 0-0 Cuiaba
- Flamengo 2-0 America Mineiros
Bahia Team News
Deender Luiz Otavia and attacker Maycon Douglas both were on the scoresheet last time out. Thus, we expect both to start this time out. Forward Gilberto with four goals is goaless in the last three matches. Rossi keeps pushing to make his mark in the team over recent performances.
America Mineiros Team News
Ribamar scored his first goal of the season last time out and maintains a spot in the starting XI. Ricardo Silva is unavailable for selection this time out while serving a suspension in their last home match.
Prediction and Odds
America continue struggling to pick a point on the road thus we expect we expect another disappointing week.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
