**Bahia plays keep-away while Vasco looks to keep their good vibes rolling.** A Série A clash with real defensive intrigue brewing in Salvador 🔥

Bahia's last three have been a draw-fest (1W 3D 1L), grinding out stalemates against top sides. Vasco just demolished Fluminense 3-1 away, so they're sharp and coming off zero losses in their last five. This one's got "cagey midfield battle" written all over it.

Key storylines:

- **Everaldo** and **W. José** need to find space against Vasco's organised backline, but **C. Alexandre** and **E. Ribeiro** are out for Bahia
- **David** leads Vasco's attack after that clinical away win; expect him to probe Bahia's flanks hard
- **N. Acevedo** and **J. Lucas** will be crucial in midfield to stop Vasco's build-up play through **R. Rique** and **T. Mendes**

Expected lineups:

- **Bahia**: Iuri, D. Duarte, J. Guilherme, L. Juba, Gilberto, N. Acevedo, J. Lucas, M. Sanabria, Ademir, W. José, Everaldo
- **Vasco da Gama**: L. Jardim, R. A. d. S. Fortes, P. Henrique, P. Rodríguez, L. Piton, T. Mendes, R. Rique, Adson, Jair, C. Spinelli, David

Prediction:

**0-0 draw.** Both teams have the defensive chops to frustrate. Slight lean Vasco's way on form, but Bahia at home won't roll over.