Bahia
- Bahia have won 12 of their 16 home games in Serie A 2025, drawing 3 and losing just once.
- Bahia have kept a solid home record this term, conceding just 11 goals in their 16 games (0.69 per game).
Fortaleza
- Fortaleza have been woeful away from home this season, winning just 1 of their 16 away trips in 2025 (D7, L8).
- Fortaleza are 19th of 20 with 31 points from 33 games in Serie A 2025.
- Fortaleza have conceded an average of 1.81 goals per game on their travels and score 0.88 per game away.
Head-to-Head
- The last two meetings between these sides have been split, with each team winning once.
- This EC Bahia vs Fortaleza CE prediction looks at the most recent clash, where Bahia claimed a 2-1 win when they hosted Fortaleza in the Copa do Nordeste 2025.
Key Players
- Rogerio Ceni has done a fine job at Bahia since taking charge in September 2023, instilling a possession-based, attack-first, wide and deep play style in his side.
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Recent form and scorers:
- Bahia have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches, with Willian Jose scoring 4 of them.
- Adam Bareiro has netted 3 of Fortaleza’s 7 goals in their last 5.
Betting Insights
- Bahia are the clear favourites at 1.61, with Fortaleza available around 5.5.
- The Over 2.5 goals option is offered at 1.82.
- For those interested in a more detailed analysis, our EC Bahia vs Fortaleza CE betting tips provide further betting perspectives on this matchup.
Prediction
Bahia will look to punish Fortaleza on the counter, and given their strong home record and the visitors’ poor away form, it’s likely the home side will have enough to edge it.
