Sao Paulo vs Bahia Prediction and Betting Tips

The Brasileiro Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures, as Sao Paulo and Bahia go head-to-head on Sunday. Rogério Ceni’s men are winless in seven visits to the Estadio do Morumbi in the league.

Sao Paulo returned to winning ways on Thursday when they held firm to see out a 2-1 victory over Criciuma at home. Before that, Luis Zubeldia’s side were on a four-game winless run, losing consecutive games against Cuiaba and Vasco da Gama respectively.

With 18 points from 12 matches, Sao Paulo are seventh in the league, level on points with eighth-placed Red Bull Bragantino.

Meanwhile, Bahia continued their fine run of results with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Vasco da Gama on Wednesday. Ceni’s men have lost one of their last 11 Serie A games, winning seven since kicking off their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Internacional in May.

Bahia have picked up 24 points from 12 games to sit second in the league table, behind Flamengo on goal difference.

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

With 11 wins and 10 losses from their last 28 meetings, Sao Paulo boast a slightly superior record in the fixture.
Sao Paulo are unbeaten in seven Serie A home games against Bahia, winning three, since a 2-1 loss in July 2013.
Bahia have lost one of their last six away games across competitions, winning two, since April.
Sao Paulo have won five of their last eight home games, losing one, 2-1 to Fortaleza on April 14.

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Prediction

Their last five meetings have seen a combined four goals scored, so anticipate another cagey affair. Sao Paulo have been rock-solid at home, so they should secure a narrow home victory.

Prediction: Sao Paulo 1-0 Bahia

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Sao Paulo to win

Tip 2: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than bookings in six of their last seven meetings.)

Tip 3: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in nine of their last 10 clashes.)

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Sao Paulo vs Bahia Prediction and Betting Tips | June 30, 2024

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Prediction

Sao Paulo vs Bahia Betting Tips