Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Copa do Brasil match.
Fluminense
Fluminense have not played since 31 August, when in Round 22 of the Brasileirão they drew 0:0 with Santos. For the team, that was their third low-scoring game in their last four. Only Red Bull Bragantino turned it into a high-scoring contest and won (4:2). As a result, Fluminense are without a win in three domestic matches.
Bahia
While Fluminense had a break during the international window, Bahia maintained match rhythm with two competitive fixtures. In the final of the regional Copa do Nordeste, using two different line-ups, they beat Confiança by near-identical scorelines — 4:1 on Wednesday and 5:0 on Saturday. The outcome was expected, as the opponents compete in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
Fluminense vs Bahia Prediction
That recent form might encourage Bahia supporters, but it is worth remembering that in the last round of the Brasileirão, away from home, they were beaten 5:1 by Mirassol, with only 3.02 xG. With that in mind, we are backing Fluminense to win in 90 minutes. The team’s winless run will end.
