Bahia (home team)
- Bahia (5th, 20 points from 11 games) are looking for more points in Serie A 2026.
- Tricolor da Bahia have claimed two wins, two draws and one defeat in their five home league matches this season, but they have suffered three defeats in their last five across all venues (W2, L3).
- Bahia have conceded just four goals across their five home league games this season (0.80 per match on average).
- Bahia came out on top in a 2-1 away victory over Mirassol in their midweek fixture and were beaten 2-0 by Flamengo in their most recent fixture.
- The side focus on overloads in midfield and attacking wide areas, positional rotation and playing in a vertical manner when in possession, as opposed to playing long balls.
- Everaldo is the most immediate threat with three goals in Bahia’s last five.
Santos FC Sao Paulo (away team)
- Santos FC Sao Paulo have won just one of their last five games in all competitions (W1, D1, L3), a run that includes a 1-0 home win over Atletico Mineiro in Serie A 2026, a 1-1 Copa Sudamericana draw at home to Deportivo Recoleta and a 2-3 defeat to Fluminense RJ.
- Cuca is an old-school manager who has instilled a pragmatic and results-driven approach at Santos since he took over in March 2026, with a compact defense, quick transitions and Gabriel Barbosa’s quality in the attack to spearhead counters.
- Santos FC Sao Paulo have drawn two and lost three of their five away Serie A 2026 games.
- Santos FC Sao Paulo have conceded 11 goals in their previous five away Serie A 2026 fixtures.
Head-to-Head
- Bahia have won two of their last three home games against Santos FC Sao Paulo.
- Bahia have won this fixture 2-0 at home in Serie A 2025.
Key Players
- Everaldo is the most immediate threat with three goals in Bahia’s last five.
- Gabriel Barbosa’s quality in the attack to spearhead counters.
Betting Insights
- We’re backing Bahia to win and BTTS - Yes in this one as both sides are a little open at the back.
- Bahia to take all 3 points and an entertaining, end-to-end game with goals at both ends looks likely, as Santos FC Sao Paulo have conceded 11 goals in their previous five away Serie A 2026 fixtures.
Prediction
Bahia to take all 3 points and an entertaining, end-to-end game with goals at both ends looks likely.
