Bahia vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips (14 June)

16th in the ranking at the end of the previous year, Bahia narrowly avoided relegation. This season, the teammates of former Lyonnais Jean Lucas have been beating the odds so far. Defeated only once during the first 7 days, for 4 victories and 2 draws, they now occupy 3rd place in the championship. After having had 3 successes in a row against Gremio 1-0, Botafogo 1-2 and Bragantino 1-0, Bahia took a good point on the pitch of Atletico Mineiro at the start of June 1-1. Comfortably installed in the soft underbelly of the ranking last year, Fortaleza started again on the same basis this season.

The team based in the state of Ceara is currently 11th in the Brazilian Serie A but has yet to concede the slightest setback, 2 wins and 4 draws. On the last day, Juan Vojvoda's men resumed their march forward with a victory against Atletico Paranaense 1-0. They thus ended a series of 4 draws in a row. Present in the Copa Sudamericana, Fortaleza notably beat Boca Juniors to take 1st place in group D and thus qualify for the round of 16.

For Bahia, it is worth noting the withdrawals of experienced defender Victor Cuesta and long-term missing midfielder Nicolas Acevedo. However, no other absences are to be deplored this week. Striker Everaldo found the net 3 times during the first 7 days of the championship. He should be associated with Ademir (1 goal) or Biel (2 goals and 1 assist). In the midfield, take place the former resident of Ligue 1 Jean Lucas and the experienced Everton Ribeiro.

On the Fortaleza side, midfielders Calebe and Lucas Sasha as well as the potentially starting striker Marinho ( 0 goals in 5 matches), injured. In addition, important defender Britez is suspended. Solid at the back, the team only conceded 4 goals in its first 6 league matches but only scored 6 with 6 different scorers.