In this 36th week match, on Sat Oct 22nd, Bahia and Vila Nova will play a match in Salvador in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 25 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 3rd placed Bahia is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Grêmio. Lucas Mugni struck first for Bahia in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, but Thiago Santos got the equalizer for Grêmio in the 84th minute earning Grêmio at least a draw. Bahia is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Vila Nova recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Cruzeiro. Matheuzinho scored the first goal for Vila Nova in the 74th minute, and that was all the excitement the two teams could muster In the end, Cruzeiro was frustrated by Vila Nova’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Vila Nova ended the match with the shutout victory. With 21 points in their last 10 matches Vila Nova should be reasonably happy with their performance.
On Jul 8th, Vila Nova hosted Bahia at the Estádio Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga in their last match together. Vila Nova and Bahia battled to a 1-1 draw. Pablo Dyego scored the first goal for Vila Nova in the 64th minute, but Gregory Rodrigues Xavier got the equalizer for Bahia in the 87th minute earning Bahia a comeback draw.
Neto has been the most prolific scorer on Vila Nova in his last five matches with 3 goals. Vitor Jacaré has been the most effective weapon for Bahia lately. The Brazilian attacker has netted two goals in his last five matches.