After beating Fluminense, Bahia stretch unbeaten home run to 13 games | OneFootball

Bahia defeated Fluminense on Thursday night, 1-0, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil, at Arena Fonte Nova. With this result, the Steel Squadron has now gone 13 games unbeaten at home.

Bahia’s Numbers

During this period, Bahia achieved 11 wins and two draws, with a success rate of 89.7%. According to data from Sofascore, in this streak coach Rogério Ceni’s team scored 28 goals, created 28 big chances, and needed just 6.4 shots to find the back of the net.

On the other hand, they conceded ten goals, with 12.1 shots required by opponents to score, and kept six clean sheets. Bahia also had 59.7% possession in these matches.

Unbeaten Streak

Bahia’s last home defeat happened on May 7, against Nacional, in the fourth round of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. The Uruguayan team came from behind to win 3-1.

Since then, the Steel Squadron has beaten Vitória (2-1), Paysandu (4-0), São Paulo (2-1), Náutico (3-1), Fortaleza (2-1), Atlético-MG (2-1), Juventude (3-0), Retrô (3-2), Ceará (1-0), Santos (2-0), and Fluminense (1-0). There were also draws with América de Cali (0-0) and Fluminense (3-3).

Copa do Brasil Clash

With a goal from Luciano Juba, Bahia beat Fluminense 1-0 and took the lead in the race for a spot in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. Now, coach Rogério Ceni’s team has the advantage of a draw in the return leg.

On the other hand, the Tricolor Carioca needs to win by two goals to advance. A simple win takes the decision to penalties.

Bahia’s Schedule

Bahia returns to the field this Sunday at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), when they visit Mirassol for the 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, at Estádio Campos Maia.

The Steel Squadron is in 4th place with 36 points. The team from the interior of São Paulo is in 6th place, with 32 points.

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