Bahia v Palmeiras

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Wednesday night's hosts, Bahia, look to have their work cut out ahead of this upcoming clash with high-flying Palmeiras as the hosts have failed to win any of their last six matches overall in the Brazilian top flight, while Palmeiras occupy second place and are just a point behind the league leaders Botafogo prior to these midweek fixtures.

Bahia have picked up points in draws with Goias, Fortaleza and Cruzeiro but these have been scant reward for the hosts as they have also been handed three defeats in the shape of losses to Santos, Flamengo and Internacional, which has left Bahia struggling towards the bottom of the Serie A table in 15th place.

Bahia have managed to collect just two wins throughout this Serie A campaign so far this season, one being at home and the other coming on their travels but the bigger picture underlines their overall problems as the hosts have won just four of their last 16 matches in the domestic top flight.

On home soil though, Bahia have lost just three of their previous 15 games at their Arena Fonte Nova.

By contrast, Palmeiras have produced a solid and consistent start to their Serie A campaign as the visitors still remain unbeaten after their opening 10 league matches which includes no fewer than six wins so far this term, so Abel Ferreira's side will be confident that they can continue their good work at the Arena Fonte Nova on Wednesday night.

The bigger picture also paints a rosy outlook for Palmeiras as they have lost just once in their last 33 matches overall in the domestic top flight and their presence at Bahia is expected to provide a daunting prospect for the hosts.

Form away from home have also produced an impressive sequence of results for Palmeiras as the visitors have been dealt just one defeat in their last 26 outings on the road in Serie A and includes keeping 12 clean sheets as well, so they look a tough team to break down on their travels.

Palmeiras have also scored 2 goals or more in three of their five away games so far this season including a thumping 5-0 win recorded on the road at Goias.

Bahia v Palmeiras Verdict

Bahia usually find themselves in the lower half of the Serie A table but they did achieve a creditable sixth-placed finish a couple of season ago, however, results so far this season suggest Bahia have reverted to type as they sit in 15th place.

Palmeiras by contrast have made an impressive start to this campaign and the visitors know that all three points at the Arena Fonte Nova on Wednesday night could see them move top of the Serie A table at Botafogo's expense.

Therefore, our main bet will be Palmeiras win @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Palmeiras win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.87

Correct score: Palmeiras 3-1 @ 15.00