Nino Paraiba returns from a seven game suspension here. Matheus Bahia is suspended. Erick and Halter miss out here due to injury. Babi is suspended here.
At the weekend, Bahia drew 0-0 at home with Corinthians in a dull affair. They will be eager to improve their performance here against an in form Athletico side. After five games Esquadrão de aço sit in seventh place. Athletico PR remain the only team in the Brasileirão with a 100% record. Last time out they enjoyed a 2-1 victory over Atletico GO. They will be eager to take their impressive form in to the game here. In this fixture last season, it was Bahia who came out on top with a 1-0 victory. 0:1
Athletico Paranaense have won their last 5 matches (Brasileirão). Bahia have seen under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Athletico Paranaense in all competitions.