Following a 1-1 draw in La Paz last week, EC Bahia aims to leverage their home turf to secure advancement to the Copa Libertadores’ next phase.

Playing with only 10 men already in the sixth minute of the first match, Club The Strongest could have suffered a loss. However, The Bolivian club managed to take the lead in the 38th minute and secure a draw and a chance to remain in the competition despite being a man down. 

On February 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET, The Strongest faces Bahia in the Brazilian side’s home stadium, Arena Fonte Nova.

Bahia's Dominance at Home

Bahia enters the match with an impressive 11-game undefeated streak across all competitions, including 7 victories. 

Particularly in home matches, Bahia has won 4 of the last 5 games at Arena Fonte Nova. This unbeaten run could set Bahia as a possible winner for tonight’s match with a home advantage.

Conversely, The Strongest face the intimidating task of playing in a foreign territory. The Bolivian side is winless in their last four matches, but have shown formidable ambition to advance to the next stage by securing a draw in their last match against Bahia.

Bahia vs. The Strongest – Second Leg

As a result of the early red card in the first leg, midfielder Luciano Ursino will be absent in tonight’s game, requiring tactical adjustments from The Strongest’s manager Antonio Carlos Zago.

Bahia is expected to adopt an aggressive approach, capitalizing on their home advantage to press The Strongest. Bookmarkers’ averages predict a solid win for the Brazilian side and a continuance of their unbeaten streak.

A victory for Bahia would secure their progression and affirm their status as a contender in the tournament. For The Strongest, a win could serve to reverse their recent losing streak and advance them to the next phase.