EC Bahia

vs

Palmeiras

Preview

Bahia (home)

• Bahia have won two of their last three home games.
• Bahia have been solid at home, conceding just twice across their four Serie A 2026 home games, an average of 0.5 goals per match.
• In their most recent outing, Bahia bounced back from a 4-1 defeat away at Remo by thrashing Athletico Paranaense 3-0 at home.
• It’s been a mixed bag of results of late for Bahia with three wins, one draw and a defeat from their last five fixtures.

Palmeiras (away)

• Palmeiras currently sit top of Serie A 2026 with 19 points from their first eight matches.
• Palmeiras have won four of their last five games, currently on a three-game winning streak.
• Palmeiras will be much more patient in their build-up, preferring to dominate territory and the flow of the game and will look to press proactively when out of possession.
• They’ve been in fine form on their travels, winning two of their last three away matches and scoring an average of 1.75 goals while conceding 1.25 per away game.

Head-to-Head

• Palmeiras have the slight edge in the H2H with three wins and two defeats from their last five meetings.
• Home advantage has been key in this fixture; Bahia have won two of their last three games against Palmeiras at Arena Fonte Nova.

Key Players

• Everaldo has slotted three goals in Bahia’s last five matches.
• Palmeiras have a number of creative midfielders and wingers who thrive on overloading the pitch.

Betting Insights

• Over 2.5 goals is 1.85.
• Both teams to score is 1.67.
• Palmeiras are available at 2.3, with the odds favoring an away win.

Prediction

• The odds favor an away win, however, Bahia’s solid home record and attacking flair should make this a close contest.
• Palmeiras should be able to create plenty of opportunities, however, Bahia’s home form and their ability to counter and over-commit the opposition when they press high up the pitch could see Bahia getting on the score sheet.