Bahia vs Sport Recife tips and predictions

Sport Recife shouldn't make a dent in Bahia

With 6 points between them, it's ninth placed Bahia versus 16th placed Sport Recife in this Serie A clash.

They totally deserve to start as favourites but what happens here is not necessarily as obvious as it seems. Logic dictates that a home win is the obvious pick but if they don't command respect early then who knows. Nevertheless, they're picked to come through.

The hosts are coming into the match having notched up 13 wins from their last 20 home games.

When they're at home Bahia are looking confident. Their recent 20 home matches have seen them averaging an impressive 2.1 goals per game and that's been backed up throughout the squad. At the back they have kept a clean sheet in 8 of their last 15 home games. This clash will be a cracking opportunity for them to keep a clean sheet again.

In front of goal the visitors have looked doubtful. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 12 matches. While the stats don't give them huge confidence in front of goal they can't be ruled out. You can't be too sure.

The last time these two sides met was in March when Bahia won with an emphatic 4-0 scoreline and they'll be looking for a repeat performance.

Don't be disappointed if one of these sides tries to park the bus due to the favouritism for Bahia. Should it play out as many expect then the BTTS No could be worth considering.