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Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama prediction

Bahia

5 in the table · 32 pts from 21

Vasco DA Gama

18 in the table · 21 pts from 20

Sun, Aug 9, 03:00 PM

Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

The short answer

Golazo's model makes Bahia the more likely winner at 44%, against 22% for Vasco DA Gama and 34% for the draw. It projects 1.9 goals in total, with 0-0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%, and puts both teams scoring at 37%.

A projection from each side's recent form, not a prediction anyone should treat as certain. Published before kick-off and graded in public afterwards.

Who wins

Bahia win

44%

Draw

34%

Vasco DA Gama win

22%

Most likely scorelines0017%1016%1114%

What our model expects

Built from each side's last six games, shrunk toward the league average so a small sample can't run away with it. Projections, not certainties.

Expected goals

1.1 0.7

Total goals 1.9

Both teams score

37%

Over 2.5 goals

29%

Over 1.5 goals

57%

Bahia clean sheet

48%

Vasco DA Gama clean sheet

32%

What stands out

  • Total goals 1.9

    31% below a typical match · League average 2.7

    Bahia 1.3 scored / 1.0 conceded · Vasco DA Gama 1.0 / 1.0 per game

  • Fouls 24.9

    19% above a typical match · League average 21

    Bahia 12.1 + Vasco DA Gama 12.8 per game

  • match.offsides 3

    15% below a typical match · League average 3.5

    Bahia 1.7 + Vasco DA Gama 1.3 per game

Corners

League average 5

Bahia5.2
Vasco DA Gama4.6

Cards

League average 2.25

Bahia2
Vasco DA Gama2

Shots

League average 12.5

Bahia13.5
Vasco DA Gama12.5

Possession

Bahia50
Vasco DA Gama50

Players to watch

Season rates per 90 minutes, from players with enough minutes to mean something.

Most likely scorer

Philippe Coutinho

Vasco DA Gama

21%

Shots

C. Spinelli

Vasco DA Gama

2.6

Bahia · on target

C. Olivera

Bahia

0.9

Vasco DA Gama · on target

Philippe Coutinho

Vasco DA Gama

1.3

Bahia · Recent form

  • D0-0Fluminense
  • D1-1Corinthians
  • D1-1Atletico-MG
  • W2-0Chapecoense-sc
  • L0-2Fluminense

Vasco DA Gama · Recent form

  • D0-0Fluminense
  • W1-0Independiente Medellin
  • D1-1Mirassol
  • D2-2Independiente Medellin
  • L0-1Vitoria

This is the free half.

The projection above is what our model thinks. When it disagrees with the bookmakers by enough to be worth backing, that becomes a pick on the daily board — and every one of those is graded in public, win or lose.

Common questions

Who will win Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama?

Golazo's model makes Bahia the more likely winner at 44%, with the draw at 34%. It is a projection from recent form, not a certainty.

What is the most likely score in Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama?

The single most likely scoreline is 0-0, at 17%. The model projects 1.9 goals in total. Any one exact score is unlikely on its own.

Will both teams score in Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama?

Golazo's model puts both teams scoring at 37%, and over 2.5 goals at 29%.

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