Bahia is heading into this match in a rough patch. They haven’t won in their last five games, with three draws and two losses, so they are clearly struggling to find their best form. Vasco da Gama is also not in great shape, but they have been slightly better recently, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five games.

Looking at their past meetings, the games have often been close and full of goals, with narrow margins like 3-2 and 2-1. Since both teams are level on points in recent form, this should be a very tight contest. It could easily go either way, but Bahia is playing at home, which gives them a slight edge, so a draw seems like a very likely outcome.