In this week 29 match, on Thursday Sep 8th, Criciúma plays host to Bahia in a meeting of these two Serie B teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 16 degrees, which is great football weather. 9th placed Criciúma is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Grêmio. Caio Dantas struck first for Criciúma in the 12th minute on a feed from Thiago Alagoano, then Rafel Bilu added another in the 85th minute on a penalty shot At the end of 90 a dissapointed Grêmio couldn’t manage to score, and Criciúma took the shutout win. Criciúma is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches, while 2nd placed Bahia is fresh off their 3-1 win against Tombense. Galdino Moreira struck first for Tombense in the 25th minute on a feed from Rodrigo, but Lucas Mugni got the equalizer for Bahia in the 54th minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 57th minute on a goal by Vitor Jacaré. Bahia should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches.
Criciúma and Bahia last played eachother at the Arena Fonte Nova on Jun 4th. Bahia was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Marquinhos Gabriel struck first for Criciúma in the 37th minute, then Davó got the equalizer for Bahia in the 60th minute on a feed from Lucas Mugni But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback victory in the 95th minute on a goal by Davó.
Bahia’s top weapon lately has been Davó, who has three goals in the last five matches. Criciúma’s top weapon lately has been Hygor, who has 2 goals in the last 5 matches.