Bahia vs Grêmio

Gameweek 16 of the Brasileirão throws up a clash loaded with meaning at the Arena Fonte Nova. Bahia need a win to ease pressure on coach Rogério Ceni and keep the top four in reach, while Grêmio are in the relegation zone and running out of time. The hosts have gone six matches without a win — a run that includes defeats to Flamengo and Cruzeiro. At home, four straight games at the Arena Fonte Nova have yielded just one point. Grêmio, meanwhile, have zero wins in eight away league games this season. Luciano Juba leads Bahia's attack with seven goals and Willian José is set to return from injury, giving Ceni's side more options in the final third. Grêmio will lean heavily on Carlos Vinícius — also on seven goals — but Pavón is suspended and both Balbuena and Mathias Villasanti are sidelined with injuries. Home advantage and Grêmio's travel woes tip this firmly toward Bahia. Our prediction: 2-1.