Eyes on them: Bahia face Fluminense in top-four showdown | OneFootball

Fluminense’s opponent this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. at the Maracanã, Bahia head into the match in a direct battle for a spot in the top four of the Brazilian Championship. Since the season resumed, the team coached by Rogério Ceni has recorded one win and two draws, the most recent a 1-1 result against Corinthians at Arena Fonte Nova.The clash could shake up the top of the table. If they win, Bahia will overtake Fluminense and could end the round among the top four.For the match, Rogério Ceni will make changes to the team. Without David Duarte and Zé Guilherme, Marcos Victor is expected to get a chance in defense, while Luciano Juba returns to the starting lineup at left-back.In midfield, Erick remains unavailable due to a foot infection. As a result, Jean Lucas should keep his place in the starting XI alongside Acevedo and Rodrigo Nestor.Up front, Erick Pulga is one of the team’s main weapons and should form the attacking trio alongside Ademir and Alejo Veliz.Probable Bahia lineup: Ronaldo; Roman Gomez, Marcos Victor, Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Rodrigo Nestor; Erick Pulga, Ademir and Alejo Veliz.

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