Atletico Paranaense vs Bahia

Atletico Paranaense took two wins and three draws across their latest six matches, including a high-scoring draw with Coritiba and a defeat to Cruzeiro. Their best-rated performer over these games was K. Viveros, while goalkeeper Mycael recorded seven saves across three appearances. Bahia are unbeaten in their own six-match sequence, which features four wins and two draws. Their attack was led by Alejo Véliz with three goals and one assist over the listed matches, supported by goalkeeper Ronaldo, who made seventeen saves while conceding eight goals.

There is little history between these sides on our records, with only a single recent meeting which ended in a victory for Bahia.

• Atletico Paranaense without K. Viveros and Joao Cruz, both reported suspended, and Claudinho, three of the four ruled out.
• Bahia without C. Olivera, reported suspended, and Leo Vieira, two of the three ruled out or in doubt.
• Bahia averaged more shots per match than Atletico Paranaense over the covered matches.
• Atletico Paranaense have struggled to control possession, having had clearly less of the ball over the listed matches.

Bahia enter this fixture with strong momentum, having remained unbeaten over their six most recent matches. While Alejo Véliz has been a key outlet for them with three goals over the listed matches, Atletico Paranaense must contend with the absence of their top scorer K. Viveros, who also managed six goals over the listed matches. Given the visitors' form and the hosts' recent struggles to secure wins, Bahia look better placed to challenge for a result at the Arena da Baixada.