Bahia - BAPositive40%
Bahia - BA has a stable attacking line with 15 goals in the last 10 matches, including a decisive 3-2 victory over Internacional - RS and a 2-0 win against Vitória - BA, demonstrating effective goal-scoring ability
The lineup is highly stable with key players such as Rodrigo Nestor, Jean Lucas, Erick Pulga, Luciano, and Nicolas Acevedo, who play a key role in both attack and defense.
Tactical flexibility is demonstrated through the use of various formations such as 4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, helping Bahia - BA adapt well to each opponent
Reserve players such as Ademir, Willian José, and Cristian Olivera have the ability to effectively replace, ensuring balance in the team formation and avoiding overloading the main players.
Neutral30%
Bahia - BA is currently ranked 5th in the Brazilian Championship (2026) with 49 points after 30 matches, showing stability but not enough to compete for a playoff spot.
The goal difference is +8 (scored 44, conceded 36), showing a strong attacking power but the defense still has vulnerabilities.
The clean sheet percentage is 30%, average, while the BTTS rate (63.33%) and over 1.5 goals (80%) indicate that Bahia - BA usually control the game.
In the last 8 games, PPG (points per game) increased to 2, showing a clear improvement but not yet sustainable.
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Unstable performance with sudden changes in results, including three consecutive goalless draws (0-0 vs Vasco da Gama and 0-0 vs Fluminense - RJ)
The defensive line has been inconsistent, conceding 11 goals in the last 10 matches, with 3 heavy defeats (0-1, 1-2, 3-3) against strong opponents such as Palmeiras - SP and Athletico Paranaense - PR
High number of yellow cards (19 yellow cards in 10 matches, an average of 1.9 per match) indicates a lack of discipline in contact situations, although there have been no red cards.
Although Bahia - BA had a successful phase with four consecutive wins, they have not been able to maintain stability due to unexpected draws and losses, especially when facing opponents who play actively.
Flamengo - RJPositive50%
Flamengo (RJ) has maintained an extremely stable performance with 7 wins, 3 draws, and no losses in their last 10 games, demonstrating their pragmatic playing style and composure against both strong and weak opponents.
Flamengo - RJ scored 16 goals in 10 matches (averaging 1.6 goals per match) and kept 6 clean sheets, demonstrating a balance between sharp attacking play and solid defensive capabilities
Pedro, Lucas Paquetá and Giorgian de Arrascaeta are performing outstandingly with statistics of 16 goals, 6 goals and 3 goals, along with 6 assists, playing a key role in both attack and controlling the game.
Flamengo - RJ is leading the Brazilian Serie A 2026 standings with 64 points from 30 matches, a goal difference of +33, reflecting comprehensive dominance in both attack and defense
Neutral30%
Flamengo - RJ maintains a fixed 4-2-3-1 formation in the last 10 matches, which may create predictability when facing teams with an effective counter-attacking style
Flamengo - RJ has 23 yellow cards (an average of 2.3 cards per game) in 10 matches, of which 4 matches had 3 yellow cards and 2 matches had a red card, but this has not significantly affected the match results.
The absence of Evertton Gustavo Fernandes Araújo, even though he doesn't often start, could reduce the balance in the midfield but is still compensated by backup options such as Jorginho and Gonzalo Plata.
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Flamengo - RJ relies heavily on Pedro and Lucas Paquetá, two irreplaceable pillars, which could pose risks if they suffer injuries or are unable to play.
Despite keeping a clean sheet in 13 matches (43.33%), Flamengo - RJ also frequently concedes goals in matches where they score (50% rate), showing a lack of stability in their defensive play against strong attacking opponents.
The rate of matches with 3 or more goals (Over 2.5) only reaches 40%, indicating that quick and effective scoring ability is not sufficient to ensure the outcome in tense matches.
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Flamengo - RJ, despite possessing high caliber and a possession-based playing style, will face challenges due to defensive instability and a tendency to be predictable, creating opportunities for Bahia - BA to demonstrate their pragmatic skills, leading to a drawn-out and evenly matched result in this encounter.
Prediction for the match between Bahia - BA and Flamengo - RJ is 1-1.
Expert Prediction:
Under2.75 @2.01
































