dailyloe.com – Palmeiras faces Bahia this Sunday at 7:30 PM Brasilia time. The match is for the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. It will be held at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
The game will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel. Real-time updates will be provided by the ge platform. This is a crucial match in the early league standings.
Bahia sits five points behind Palmeiras with a game in hand. They are coming off a home victory against Athletico-PR. The team remains undefeated at home this season.
Bahia has nine wins and three draws in 12 home games. Their last home defeat was 14 matches ago in November. This formidable record presents a major challenge for the visiting leaders.
Palmeiras leads the Brazilian Championship with 22 points. They maintained their lead with a win over Grêmio last round. The team is currently on a four-match winning streak in the league.
This run continues despite player fatigue from recent international duty. Injuries have also affected the squad’s key players. Their depth will be tested in this difficult away fixture.
Bahia’s coach Rogério Ceni has few new injury concerns. He is expected to field a similar lineup to the last victory. New signing Léo Vieira and two-goal scorer Everaldo should feature.
In midfield, Caio Alexandre competes for a position with Erick. Forward Sanabria may return to the squad after missing the last match. The probable lineup includes Léo Vieira, Acevedo, and Everton Ribeiro.
The team will be without Kanu, Ronaldo, and Ruan Pablo. Ronaldo is also one of two players facing suspension. Their absence could impact Bahia’s defensive options.
This match pits the league’s best attack against a stout home defense. Palmeiras aims to extend its lead at the top of the table. Bahia seeks to close the gap and continue its home fortress record.[]
Source: ge
