Bahia vs Defensa y Justicia Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds - Can Defensa earn a draw in Brazil?

Bahia host Defensa y Justicia in the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday
Match is being played in Brazil at 22:15 GMT
Bahia have lost by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 5 matches
This will be the first meeting between Bahia and Defensa
Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 4 Copa Sudamericana matches

Bahia host Defensa y Justicia in the Copa Sudamericana (Getty Images)

Bahia host Defensa y Justicia in the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinal first leg on Wednesday. The Argentine club will be looking to keep it tight which should ensure a close match in Brazil.

Bahia Form

Bahia have lost 12 of their 24 matches in the Brazilian Serie A this season. They currently sit in 13th position on the ladder with a -10 goal difference.

Mano Menezes’ side have struggled in recent weeks, losing by 2+ goals in three of their last five matches and failing to score in their last two.

Bahia suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Sao Paulo where they had 37% possession. Clayson’s goal was too little too late.

The Brazilian club drew 0-0 at Argentinian club Union to progress in the Copa Sudamericana. They played against 10 men in the second half but it was enough after a 1-0 home win in the first leg.

Bahia’s last match was a 2-0 home defeat to Ceara in Serie A. It was a close match with the visitors scoring twice in the final 10 minutes.

Bahia Team News

Bahia are missing injured right back João Pedro and centre back Lucas Fonseca.

Centre-back Anderson Martins and attacking midfielder Elber are doubtful.

Defensa y Justicia Form

Defensa y Justicia are in poor form having won one of their last nine matches in all competitions. The Argentine club have drawn four of their last eight.

Hernán Crespo’s side drew 1-1 at home against Vasco da Gama in the Copa Sudamericana. They won 1-0 in the second leg in Brazil to advance, Gabriel Hachen scoring the winner.

Defensa y Justicia lost 1-0 at Independiente on Sunday. The result leaves Crespo’s side sixth on the Superliga table.

Defensa y Justicia Team News

Defensa y Justicia manager Hernán Crespo has a full strength side available.

Bahia vs Defensa y Justicia Head to Head

This will be the first match between Bahia and Defensa y Justicia.

Bahia vs Defensa y Justicia Odds

Bahia are 2.40 favourites at bet365 with Defensa y Justicia available at 2.90. A draw can be backed at 3.30 at Unibet.

Bahia vs Defensa y Justicia Match Up

Bahia and Defensa y Justicia are both struggling to win. Bahia have won one of their last five and Defensa have won one of their last nine.

Bahia vs Defensa y Justicia Stats

Bahia have lost by 2+ goals in 3 of their last 5 matches (all competitions).
Bahia have failed to score in their last 2 matches (all competitions).
Bahia are undefeated in 6 of their last 7 matches (Copa Sudamericana).
Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 4 matches (Copa Sudamericana).
Defensa y Justicia have drawn 2 of their last 3 matches (Copa Sudamericana).
Defensa y Justicia have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches (all competitions).

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