The bookmakers are offering a massive odds of 3.00 for Athletico Paranaense to win against Bahia. The visitors are clearly the better side but backing them to pick up a win or draw at least, is a safe option and very good bet.

Bahia host Athletico Paranaense at the Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Bahia on Thursday in the Round 16 of the Copa Do Brasil.

Athletico Paranaense come into this game on the back of a 1-0 win away to Coritiba, a late goal from Khellven secured all three points for the visitors.

Luis Felipe Scolari's team have lost just once in their last ten games. They are unbeaten in the last nine games, winning six and drawing three games. They have kept two clean sheets in the last three games, and are in very good form, they should easily see of the hosts in this game.

Bahia are in the second division of Brazilian football, they compete against weaker oppositions unlike the visitors. Athletico Paranaense are in the Serie A, and are more experienced.

The hosts lost their last game in a 1-0 defeat at home to Chapecoense AF on 14th of June. Bahia have won fifty percent of their last eight games in all competitions, losing three and drawing one.

Athletico Paranaense have a very good record against Bahia, they have avoided defeat in 65% of their total meetings with Bahia, winning 45% of those games, drawing 20% and losing just 35%. The visitors have a better team now and are in better form than the hosts, they would be eager to pick up an advantage ahead of the second leg next month.

Considering the strength and recent performances of both teams, an away win is very likely, but backing Athletico Paranaense to win or draw (+0.5) is the best option in this game.