Match Analysis: Bahia vs Juventude – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-27
- Time: 9:30 PM UTC
- Location: Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil
Game Overview
This Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2025 match features Bahia hosting Juventude. Bahia sits significantly higher in the standings (6th) compared to Juventude (18th), reflecting a stronger recent form and overall squad rating. Historically, Bahia and Juventude have played multiple matches with Bahia having a slight edge in wins. The match is expected to be competitive but tilted towards Bahia given home advantage and current form.
Key Factors to Consider
- Bahia has won 4 of their last 9 matches with a 44%-47% recent and overall win rate, scoring on average 1.6-1.8 goals per match in recent encounters. Juventude, conversely, has struggled with no wins and 3 losses in their last 4 matches, averaging only 0.2 goals per match recently, with a poor defensive record conceding 2.0 goals on average.
- In the last 12 months, Bahia and Juventude have met twice, each winning once, with a narrow goals tally favoring Bahia (3 to 2). Historically, from 12 total matches, Bahia leads with 5 wins to Juventude's 4, and 3 draws. H2H matches average 2.42 goals per game, with Bahia showing stronger recent form in head-to-head encounters.
- No specific injury information available from the data sources. Assumption is both teams field near full-strength squads unless updated closer to match day.
- The match is played at Arena Fonte Nova, giving Bahia home advantage. There is no additional information on weather or other external factors.
- Bahia, ranked 6th, likely motivated to secure points to continue climbing the table. Juventude, struggling near the bottom at 18th, are under pressure to avoid relegation and thus motivated but likely underdogs.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bahia: -290, Juventude: 750, Draw: 400 | Bahia Win | ★★★★☆ 78% |
| Spread | Bahia: -1.25 -125, Juventude: 1.25 105 | Bahia -1.25 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Over/under | Over 2.5: -122, Under 2.5: 102 | Over 2.5 Goals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Bahia -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.5 6% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.5 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Bahia is predicted to win based on superior form, home advantage, and historical performance. Expect a moderately high-scoring game with Bahia controlling the match.
Predicted Score: 2-1