Bahia and Fluminense have started the season with wins and will now meet in Salvador, where the visitors last won in 2021.
Bahia
Bahia opened the season with a 2:1 away win over Corinthians Paulista and then beat Porto 3:1 in a regional tournament. At home, the hosts have been impressive: 11 wins and only one defeat in their last 12 matches in all competitions. Over this run, they have kept seven clean sheets and scored 29 goals. The head-to-head statistics are also in their favour, with four wins and a draw in the last five meetings.
Fluminense
Fluminense began the season with a 2:1 win over Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense and a 1:0 victory against Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas in a regional tournament. However, the side are not as strong away from home, with only 3 wins in their last 11 away matches in all competitions. Over that period, they have kept a clean sheet in only three games. The team did win both of their last two matches against Bahia (2:0, 2:0), but those were at home, and their away record is less convincing.
Bahia vs Fluminense Prediction
Given the teams' current form, the home advantage and the head-to-head statistics, Bahia have a clear edge. Fluminense are capable of scoring away, but they tend to do so when opponents play open football. The hosts should take important points in this match against the visitors.
