The Serie A match between Athletico PR and Bahia will take place at Arena de Baixada on Monday at 3:30 am IST.
As they prepare to face each other at Arena da Baixada, Athletico Paranaense and Bahia find themselves separated by five positions in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A standings. Athletico Paranaense, under the guidance of caretaker boss Wesley Carvalho, has failed to secure a win in their last two league matches. On the other hand, Bahia is also in search of their first victory in the last four games.
Athletico Paranaense’s position of 11th in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A standings is not as dire as it appears, as they are just four points away from a Copa Libertadores spot. However, they have only won one of their last five league matches, leading to a decline in the standings. Regardless of the outcome this weekend, they are guaranteed a place in the Copa Sudamericana, with a four-point lead over Santos in 13th place. Athletico’s strong home form at Arena da Baixada, winning five out of seven matches, suggests they have a good chance of returning to winning ways. A victory on Sunday would provide a much-needed boost for the team.
Bahia faces the risk of entering the bottom four in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A this weekend or creating a gap between themselves and the teams facing relegation. With only two points separating them from 17th-placed Goias, who are on a three-game losing streak, a defeat for Bahia and a victory for Goias would result in Bahia dropping into the danger zone. This adds pressure to Renato Paiva’s team. Bahia has struggled on their travels this season, with just one victory and three defeats in their last five away matches. They have failed to score in three of their recent away games, heightening the possibility of another loss on Sunday against Athletico Paranaense.
Athletico Paranaense probable starting lineup: Bento, Henrique, Heleno, Ze Ivaldo, Khellven, Erick, Moura, Christian, Bueno, Roque, Canobbio
Bahia probable starting lineup: Felipe, Cicinho, Xavier, Kanu, Ryan, Acevedo, Rezende, Kayky, Cauly, Ademir, Everaldo
Athletico Paranaense
| Opponents | Score |
| Flamengo RJ | 0-2 (L) |
| Fortaleza | 0-1 (L) |
| Flamengo RJ | 1-2 (L) |
| Palmeiras | 2-2 (D) |
| Alianza Lima | 3-0 (W) |
Bahia
| Opponents | Score |
| Gremio | 1-2 (L) |
| Cuiaba | 1-1 (D) |
| Gremio | 1- (D) |
| Gremio | 1-2 (L) |
| Fluminense | 1-2 (L) |
| Result | Score |
| Athletico PR beat Bahia | 1-2 |
| Athletico PR beat Bahia | 1-2 |
| Bahia beat Athletico | 0-2 |
| Bahia beat Athletico | 1-2 |
| Bahia beat Athletico | 0-1 |
The Serie A match between Athletico PR and Bahia will take place at Arena de Baixada on Monday at 3:30 am IST.
| Athletico PR vs Bahia | Key Details |
| Date | July 17 (Brazil) |
| Venue | Arena de Baixada |
| Kickoff time in Brazil | 7:00 pm (Sunday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 3:30 am (Monday) |
Football fans in Brazil can catch the live action via Furacao Play.
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