Bahia vs Flamengo Prediction & Betting Tips

Form: Flamengo cruising, Bahia mixed

Flamengo's last 20 matches across Serie A, the Libertadores and friendlies show 14 wins, five draws and just a single defeat, with 43 goals scored against only 15 conceded. That's a really strong return regardless of opposition.

Bahia: 20 completed matches; Flamengo: 20 completed matches.

Bahia

20 matches

Win

35% 7 / 20

Draw

40% 8 / 20

Loss

25% 5 / 20

Scored

33

Conceded

28

Difference

+5

Flamengo

20 matches

Win

70% 14 / 20

Draw

25% 5 / 20

Loss

5% 1 / 20

Scored

43

Conceded

15

Difference

+28

Bahia's equivalent sample reads seven wins, eight draws and five losses, with 33 for and 28 against. It's a more inconsistent picture, with as many draws as anything else.

Flamengo's numbers are considerably firmer heading into this one.

Comparative Team Statistics: Bahia vs Flamengo

Recent meetings favour Flamengo

Looking at the last half a dozen meetings between these two, Flamengo have won the majority, including a 2-0 home win back in April 2026. Bahia's only win in that recent run came at home in October 2025.

The full head-to-head record stretches back over a decade and includes some big swings either way, so it's worth treating the older results as historical context rather than a guide to current form.

Flamengo have generally had the edge in recent meetings, though history alone won't decide this one.

Where they sit in the table

Flamengo top the Serie A standings with 60 points from 28 games, built on 18 wins, six draws and four losses. Bahia sit fifth with 46 points, having won 12, drawn 10 and lost six.

The gap in goal difference is wide too. Flamengo have scored 55 and conceded 23, while Bahia's numbers read 43 for and 35 against.

Players and fitness watch

Pedro has been Flamengo's main source of goals with 16 in 28 appearances, and Samuel Lino has chipped in nine goals and seven assists. Carrascal and Arrascaeta add further creativity from midfield. For Bahia, Luciano Juba's nine goals stand out as their most productive return.

Bahia:

Best scorers:

Luciano Juba - 9

Penalty cards:

N. Acevedo x 8

Injury list:

David Duarte

Everton Ribeiro

Caio Alexandre

Flamengo:

Best scorers:

Pedro - 16

Samuel Lino - 9

Best assist providers:

Samuel Lino - 7

J. Carrascal - 7

Pedro - 5

Penalty cards:

J. Carrascal x 2 x 2

E. Pulgar x 1 x 6

Jorginho x 1 x 4

Injury list:

Daniel Thuram

Ryan Roberto

Both squads have a few fitness doubts on the books. Bahia have David Duarte, Everton Ribeiro and Caio Alexandre all listed as questionable, while Flamengo have similar question marks over Daniel Thuram and Ryan Roberto. With the match still weeks away, these situations could well change before kickoff.