Bahia vs. Sao Paulo (Saturday, 10.30pm)
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Reuniting with the side he scored an astonishing 129 goals for as a goalkeeper, Bahia manager Rogerio Ceni hosts Sao Paulo at the Arena Fonte Nova in Saturday's Brasileiro battle.
Tricolor have mistakes to rectify following back-to-back defeats in league and continental action, while their visitors seek a fourth win from five in all competitions.
We say: Bahia 1-1 Sao Paulo
Not since February 1 have Bahia been shut out on home soil - Ceni's men have scored in 17 straight matches on their own patch since - and that streak will surely continue against a depleted Sao Paulo.
However, with the hosts going through a rut and the visitors developing an affinity for a stalemate, a low-scoring draw is the only outcome we can envisage, especially after both sides' energy-zapping Libertadores exertions.
> Brasileiro preview: Bahia vs Sao Paulo
Vasco vs. Bragantino (Sunday, 1.00am)
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In-form Bragantino make the trip to Rio de Janeiro to face Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A on Saturday night.
Vasco qualified for continental football last season, while Bragantino narrowly avoided the drop, but this season, the roles have been reversed, with the visitors battling near the summit after 10 matches.
We say: Vasco da Gama 1-1 Bragantino
Bragantino are in much better shape, and have taken an impressive seven points from a possible 12 on the road this season, but it is difficult to continue picking up wins away from home in this league.
Vasco need to utilise home advantage wisely given their current predicament, and even though there may be some tired legs from their midweek win, they should be competitive here.
> Brasileiro preview: Vasco vs Bragantino
Ben Knapton
