Bahia vs Clube Atletico Mineiro tips and predictions

Bahia to hold off Clube Atletico Mineiro

It's anyone's guess what happens here. Instinct says the home win is the pick but if they're lacklustre then who knows. On paper at least, they can win this.

The hosts start the match having notched up 5 wins from their last 12 games.

Bahia have looked determined. Their recent 3 matches have them averaging an impressive 2.3 goals per game while their defensive line also deserves some props. The records show they've conceded no more than once in 10 of their last 12 home games.

There have been performances where Clube Atletico Mineiro have lost their shape and they have lacked foundations at the back. They have conceded at least once in 5 of their last 7 matches. And the home side's defenders will take some confidence from the lack of potency they will be facing. In front of goal the visitors have seemed underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in 13 of their last 18 away matches.

It's possible that this match will be determined by which team is the first to open their account. It would be misleading to argue that the favourites are a banker here. It's perfectly credible that the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. There are better bets available but the No BTTS bet seems fair. And taking a look at the goal line, it's under 2.5 goals that's the pick given the latest prices.