Contest between EC Bahia x Fortaleza is looking to be one of those affairs where form flies out the window. Kicking off
EC Bahia’s been hot and cold, their showings swinging from classy to questionable. Meanwhile, Fortaleza’s grinding through a rough patch, their backline looking unstable.
Digging into past meetings, it’s a toss-up. EC Bahia’s taken the upper hand lately, but soccer’s got a terrible memory.
Personal take: Each teams’ve got problems. EC Bahia’s engine room’s stuttering, while Fortaleza’s frontline needs a killer instinct.
When it comes to the Nordeste Cup, this matchup carries greater importance. The competition’s fight for continental qualification means every point counts, and both clubs know a positive result here could change narratives in the rankings. Current performances in the Nordeste Cup suggests neither outfit can afford mistakes, making this tie even more intriguing.
That said, there’s something about this one—who knows, it’s the game where someone delivers.
Final thought: This ain't just another game—it's must-watch action with implications at both ends of the table. Tune in.
EC Bahia: Marcos Felipe, Gilberto, Santiago Ramos Mingo, David Duarte, Luciano, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Ademir, Everton Ribeiro, Erick Pulgar, Willian Jose
Fortaleza: Joao Ricardo, mancha gustavo, Emanuel Britez, Benjamin Kuscevic, Diogo Barbosa, Lucas Sasha, Tomas Pochettino, Marinho, Matheus Pereira, Leandro Emanuel Martinez, Juan Martinez
The latest head-to-head matches of competitors in every tournament. Following this data we can make a conclusion that Bahia has historical advantage.
Over the last matches EC Bahia holds wins - 3, losses - 2 and draws - 0. Fortaleza on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 0, losses - 5 and draws - 0. Based on the games played we can assume that EC Bahia at the moment is in better form, unlike Fortaleza.
EC Bahia: Bragantino – (Win 0:3), Nautico PE – (Win 3:1), AD Confianca SE – (Loss 2:0), Sao Paulo – (Win 2:1), Internacional – (Loss 2:1).
Fortaleza: Santos – (Loss 2:3), Flamengo – (Loss 5:0), Racing Club Avellaneda – (Loss 1:0), Cruzeiro – (Loss 0:2), Retro Brasil – (Loss 1:1).Both opponents have moved to the quarterfinals while beating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Nordeste Cup each event is extremely important which is why a great battle awaits us.
