Flamengo vs Bahia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 20th 2024

The Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Flamengo and Bahia square off at the Estádio do Maracana on Thursday. Both sides have enjoyed a solid start to the campaign and are currently level on points in the upper echelons of the table.

Everton Fernandes came up clutch for Flamengo on Sunday as he netted a 98th-minute equalizer to force a 1-1 draw with Athletico Paranaense at the Arena da Baixada.

Before that, Tite’s men were on a six-match winning streak across all competitions, a run which saw them book their spot in the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores.

Flamengo now return home, where they have won their last five matches, stretching back to a 2-0 defeat against Botafogo on April 28.

Bahia, on the other hand, turned in a resilient team performance as they fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against Criciuma last time out.

Rogério Ceni’s men have now gone eight consecutive Serie A matches without defeats, claiming five wins and three draws since a 2-1 loss against Internacional on April 13.

With 18 points from nine matches, Bahia are currently third in the league table, only behind Thursday’s hosts on goal difference.

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Flamengo vs Bahia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• With 15 wins from the last 24 meetings between the sides, Flamengo boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
• Bahia have picked up four wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on five occasions.
• Flamengo are on a seven-match winning streak against Ceni’s men, stretching back to a 3-0 loss in July 2019.
• Bahia have won just one of their last five Serie A away matches while claiming one win and three draws so far.
• Flamengo have won their last five home matches across all competitions, scoring 12 goals and keeping four clean sheets since the start of May.

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Flamengo vs Bahia Prediction

While Bahia will be looking to return to winning ways, next up is the daunting challenge of facing a high-flying Flamengo side who have won their last five home games.

Tite’s men are on a seven-match winning streak against Bahia and we predict they will extend this dominant run on Thursday.

Prediction: Flamengo 2-1 Bahia

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Flamengo vs Bahia Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Flamengo to win

Tip 2: Over 10.5 corners - Yes (There have been at least 11 corner kicks in seven of the last eight meetings between the two sides)

Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have also been three or more goals scored in seven of their last eight clashes)