Cuiabá vs Bahia Prediction: Bahia must win

Cuiabá hosts Bahia in a game where the home team will only be playing for its honor, having been relegated to Série B. On the other hand, Bahia is battling to qualify for the Copa Libertadores and needs to win.

This season started badly and ended worse for the Golden Dorado. Cuiabá lost its first five games in the Brasileirão, but after that, it made a good comeback and got out of the relegation zone. When the Matogrossenses fell back into the Z4, they never recovered. It was a disappointing performance from a club that was growing and establishing itself in the elite of Brazilian football. Cuiabá competed in the Copa Sudamericana and reached the Round of 32. Perhaps this participation caused some erosion in a squad with several limitations. The troubled departure of Deyverson, the team's best player, also hurt Cuiabá's season. All that remains for the club is to work hard to return to the Série A as soon as possible.

The Steel Squadron drew and broke a losing streak but hasn't won for seven games. Rogério Ceni is facing strong disapproval from the fans, and whistles are frequent at the Arena Fonte Nova. In the last round, Bahia drew 1-1 at home to Athletico Paranaense but only scored in the 93rd minute to avoid defeat at the end of the match. The Baianos are eighth, but if they don't improve urgently, they will not qualify for the Copa Libertadores, which seemed within reach.

Cuiabá is already relegated, so the team has no objectives other than to do its best and honor its colors. Bahia, meanwhile, is involved in a tough fight with Cruzeiro and Corinthians to secure a place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores. Both teams haven't won for a long time, but I think the Baianos have a chance of doing it at the Arena Pantanal. Bahia has good players but has lacked the confidence to achieve good results. I'm betting on a Double Chance in favor of Bahia, with a maximum of three goals scored in the match.