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Despite being positioned mid-table, with no immediate threats of relegation, every match counts for Bahia. Anything less than a win could jeopardize their aspirations, especially if they end up drawing or losing. A draw would put them at 51 points, risking being overtaken by Cruzeiro. A loss? The implications would be dire, potentially leaving Bahia needing an improbable sequence of events just to cling to their faint hopes of a playoff spot.
Atlético Goianiense's Unlikely Resurgence
Contrary to popular belief, Atlético Goianiense is not entirely out of the game. Recently, they pulled off a surprise by lifting themselves off the bottom of the table. Currently sitting with 30 points, they have avoided the last-place position, but that doesn’t change their fate in the league.