This weekend, Santos welcomes Bahia, which has two sides currently struggling at the bottom of the Brasiliero Serie A table. The match schedules for Sunday at the Urbano Caldeira, with kickoff at 3 am.
The hosts failed to pick up any point in their last six matches in all competitions. On the other hand, Bahia ended their winless run in the competition with a 4-2 win over Fortaleza.
Santos’ horrid run of games continued last time out when they fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Cuiaba.
This is their worst spell since mid-December. No win has been achieved, and ten losses were recorded by players who mainly started on Saturday evening against Uberlândia – many still recovering from illness or injury.
In addition, there is growing controversies that seem to be giving the club sleepless nights. The latest scandal involves veteran left-back Dani Alves. The club recently announced that the veteran would not play again for the club.
Furthermore, Dani Alves has not returned after the international break with Brazil. There do not to be any proceedings from this case.
On Saturday, visitors to the stadium suffered four straight losses with a vengeance. Sunday’s game would be no different as they took on Fortaleza at home and thrillingly lost 4-2. The opponents currently sit 16th in the table with 21 points from 19 games.
Santos vs Bahia Head to Head
Both sides have 17 games against each other with Santos taking nine wins while Bahia with five wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Cuiaba 2-1 Santos
- Santos 0-4 Flamengo
- Athletico Paranaense 1-0 Santos
- Santos 2-2 Internacional
- Club Libertad 1-0 Santos
Away
- Bahia 4-2 Fortaleza
- Fluminense 2-0 Bahia
- Gremio 2-0 Bahia
- Bahia 1-2 Atletico Goianiense
- Cuiaba 1-1 Bahia
Santos Team News
There is an injury galore at the camp with Brazilian midfield duo Jobson and Sandry. In addition, budding youngster Kaiky Melo is out of the game after picking an injury in their 1-1 draw to Fortaleza. Other injury absentees from this camp include John, Jean Mota and Kevin Malthus.
Bahia Team News
Thonny Anderson remains unavailable for selection this weekend after picking an injury against Atletico Mineiro. Another injury contender includes Indio Ramirez. Furthermore, goalkeeper Danilo Fernandez misses out through an injury. A major attacking option includes Hugo Rodallega.
Prediction and Odds
Both teams are heading into the clash on the back of poor performances in their recent encounters.
- Home Win
- Goals Over 1.5
- Both Teams to Score
