With this summer’s Club World Cup drawing to a close last weekend, all of Brazil’s elite are now turning their attention back to domestic duties.

However, while shock title chasers Bahia might be looking to extend on their sensational flurry, we also have a quartet of Serie B showdowns on the cards.

For those of you looking to stick on a Saturday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most appealing Brazilian betting markets that are available.

20:00 Fortaleza vs Bahia 

Although Bahia might have opened their Copa Sudamericana adventure with a 0-0 stalemate at home against Colombian outfit America De Cali in midweek, Rogerio Ceni’s men are enjoying what has become a remarkable domestic romp. Marking their return from Brazil’s summer break with a 2-1 victory against Atletico-MG, Saturday’s guests have won each of their previous three consecutive Serie A appearances. Laying down what was a major statement of intent prior to the June interval as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp away at Bragantino, the former Sao Paulo boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Cementing their spot as Brazil’s ultimate surprise package this season, Ceni’s side also open this weekend’s fixtures sat just three points adrift of top spot. Likewise, along with winning seven of their last nine top-flight matchups, it should also be highlighted that Bahia have suffered just a single Serie A defeat since the start of May.

While Fortaleza might have sprung an almighty Serie A upset last season as they clinched a fourth-place finish among Brazil’s elite, Renato Paiva’s side have come crashing back down to earth in a woeful fashion. Remarkably at the heart of a top-flight relegation scrap Saturday’s hosts have put just 10 points on the board and are pencilled in as a genuine drop zone contender. Last seen putting in another toothless performance as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at home against bitter local rivals Ceara, the Tricolor outfit have come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Getting June underway with a 5-0 drumming at the hands of Flamengo, the former Botafogo boss has seen his squad lose all of their previous eight consecutive appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems back to a 0-0 Copa Libertadores stalemate against Bucaramanga. Likewise, Paiva’s men have mustered just a sole Serie A win in front of their own supporters since the end of March.

Fortaleza vs Bahia Betting Tip: Bahia win @ 15/8 with Pribet

22:30 Coritiba vs Paysandu 

While Coritiba might have eventually slumped to a disappointing bottom-half finish last season, the Coxa have enjoyed an astonishing rise this time around. Only continuing to show a string of improvements since opening up the 2025 campaign, Saturday’s hosts are leading the chase at the top of the Serie B standings and are rightfully regarded as a leading promotion contender this year. Last seen putting in another gritty performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at CRB, Mozart’s men are riding a major wave of momentum. Getting July underway with a 2-0 win against Volta Redonda, the Parana-based outfit have now won all of their previous four consecutive Serie B appearances. Looking to make another statement here, Coritiba have also gained a fearsome reputation for their defensive steel. In fact, Mozart’s side have recorded a clean sheet in all of their last six straight outings – a run that stems back to the end of May.

Although Paysandu might be enjoying what has been their most fruitful spell since opening up the 2025 campaign, Claudinei Oliveira’s men still find themselves at the heart of a Serie B relegation scrap. Opening this weekend’s fixtures sat in the drop zone, Saturday’s guests have also continued to show some glaring issues on the road. Last seen on their travels settling for an uneventful 0-0 stalemate against Avai, the former Vila Nova boss has seen his squad muster just a single second-tier win outside of Belem so far this season. It should also be highlighted, Paysandu have registered just a sole strike in almost 350 minutes of action away from the Estadio da Curuzu. Facing what looks set to be another stern examination here, Oliveira’s side should also be worried by a nightmare record away at the title contenders. In fact, they have failed to win any of their eight historic trips to Coritiba (six defeats, two draws).

Coritiba vs Paysandu Betting Tip: Coritiba win to nil @ 13/10 with Luckster

Saturday’s Brazilian Double

• Fortaleza vs Bahia – Bahia win 
• Coritiba vs Paysandu – Coritiba win to nil @ 13/10

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