Bahia v Fluminense

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There is also action from the Brazilian top flight on Tuesday night which features this upcoming Serie A clash between Bahia and Fluminense at the Arena Fonte Nova with Bahia no doubt relieved to be returning to home surroundings following back-to-back defeats on the road, while Fluminense will be seeking to turn around their ailing fortunes in the domestic top flight.

Recent losses on their travels at Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have threatened to undo Bahia's previous solid work which saw the hosts collect three wins on the trot in the Brazilian top flight which came in the form of wins against Goias 6-4 away from home, along with back-to-back home wins against Internacional 1-0 and Fortaleza 2-0 respectively.

However, Bahia have produced a mixed bag of results throughout this Serie A season overall which has contributed to the hosts currently sitting in 15th place in the Serie A table where they hold only a three-point cushion above the relegation zone prior to Tuesday night's clash with Fluminense.

Results on home soil though at their Arena Fonte Nova though will give Bahia plenty of encouragement as the hosts have lost only twice in their last 11 matches which also includes picking up five wins in the process during this period.

Fluminense currently occupy eighth place in the Serie A standings which is largely thanks to a solid and impressive record on home soil at the Maracana where they have lost just once and collected 11 wins in 16 home games so far this season.

However, this season's Serie A campaign has been a tale of two sides to Fluminense as, despite their impressive record at home, the visitors have really struggled for results and consistency on their travels this term which is underlined by the fact that Fernando Diniz's side have managed to capture just two wins from their last 14 outings on the road and slipping to no fewer than 10 defeats along the way.

Indeed, only Coritiba with 11 defeats on the road have lost more away games so far this season than Fluminense, and despite collecting early away wins at America Mineiro and Cruzeiro in two of their opening three away games of this season, Fluminense have now failed to win any of their last 11 outings on their travels, slipping to nine losses as well.

Bahia v Fluminense Verdict

Although Bahia have produced inconsistent results so far this season, the hosts have been fairly solid and steady on home soil and having won three of the last four meetings against Fluminense at their Arena Fonte Nova, Bahia look to have a decent chance of returning to winning ways here on Tuesday night, especially considering Fluminense's poor record away from home.

Therefore, our main bet will be Bahia win @ 1.53

Other side bets worth considering:

Bahia win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.62

Correct score: Bahia 3-0 @ 11.00