Get set for a Brazil Serie A showdown on 30.07.2026 as Fluminense faces Bahia. With Fluminense having just a slight advantage, this match is expected to be closely fought. Our comprehensive analysis includes everything from team tactics to key player showdowns. Dive into our prediction to make informed decisions before you place your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Atletico Paranaense | 20 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 28/19 | 36 |
| 4 | Fluminense | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 30/25 | 33 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 26/20 | 31 |
| 6 | Bahia | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 29/25 | 31 |
| 7 | Botafogo | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 34/32 | 29 |
Key Player Statistics: Fluminense vs Bahia
x 6Fluminense vs Bahia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Fluminense | Bahia | 12.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Fluminense | 06.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Bahia | 07.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Fluminense | Bahia | 11.09.2025 | 2-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Bahia | Fluminense | 29.08.2025 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Fluminense | 10.08.2025 | 3-3 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Bahia | 04.08.2024 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Fluminense | 17.04.2024 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Fluminense | 01.11.2023 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Bahia | 25.06.2023 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Gremio | Fluminense | 27.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | RB Bragantino | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fluminense | Bahia | 12.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fluminense | Nova Iguaçu | 09.07.2026 | 6-1 |
| Serie A | Cruzeiro | Fluminense | 01.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Fluminense | Deportivo La Guaira | 28.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Serie A | Mirassol | Fluminense | 24.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Fluminense | Bolívar | 20.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Sao Paulo | 17.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Fluminense | Operario-PR | 13.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Bahia | Corinthians | 26.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Atletico-MG | Bahia | 22.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Chapecoense-sc | 18.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Fluminense | Bahia | 12.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bahia | Atletico Torque | 04.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Botafogo | 30.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Coritiba | Bahia | 26.05.2026 | 3-2 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Gremio | 17.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Remo | Bahia | 14.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Cruzeiro | 10.05.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Fluminense VS Bahia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Fluminense vs Bahia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Fluminense vs Bahia
Fluminense versus Bahia. Fourth versus sixth. Two points separate them in the Brasil Serie A table, and every point now feels like it could define a season. This is the kind of match that gets the blood pumping before a ball is even kicked.
Fluminense sit in fourth with 32 points from 19 games. Bahia are right behind them on 30. The gap is small enough that Bahia could leapfrog the hosts with a win. That alone makes this fixture unmissable.
Here's what you need to watch for — Fluminense are walking into this game seriously undermanned. John Kennedy, their top scorer with 9 goals in 18 matches, is suspended after a red card. That is a massive blow. He is their danger man, their spark. Without him, Flu's attack loses its most reliable threat, and the bookmakers may not have fully priced that in at 1.81.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Fluminense's home advantage. Yes, they've won their last three home fixtures against Bahia in Serie A. But this is a weakened side. G. Cano is also doubtful with a knee injury, and PH Ganso — the creative heartbeat of the team — is listed as inactive. That's potentially two or three key attackers missing at the same time.
Bahia arrive with their own concerns. Éverton Ribeiro, their assist leader with four to his name, is questionable through injury. But their goals-against record is identical to Fluminense's — both sides have conceded 24 — so this could be a tight, attritional contest.
The surprising stat that stands out to me? These two teams have drawn in four of their last ten head-to-head meetings across all competitions. That includes a 3-3 thriller and a 1-1 last time Bahia hosted. The draw at 3.60 looks genuinely interesting given the absences on both sides and the naturally competitive balance between these two clubs.
For bettors, I'd look hard at under 2.5 goals given the attacking casualties and both teams' similar defensive solidity. Both teams to score is also worth considering — Bahia have found the net consistently this season, and Fluminense will still push forward at home.
My prediction? A tense 1-1 draw. Neither side has the firepower tonight to dominate, and the head-to-head history supports a shared result. Back the draw, stay alert for Luciano Juba to cause problems for Flu's makeshift attack — and enjoy what should be a proper Brazilian football battle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otávio | Brazil | 32 | Midfielder | 176 | 73 |
| Guilherme Arana | Brazil | 29 | Defender | 176 | 71 |
| Igor Rabello | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 190 | 90 |
| Vitor Eudes | Brazil | 27 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 85 |
| S. Moreno | Colombia | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| Marcelo | Brazil | 23 | Goalkeeper | 192 | 77 |
| Jemmes | Brazil | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| John Kennedy | Brazil | 24 | Attacker | 173 | 71 |
| R. Lezcano | Paraguay | 22 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| Agner | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Matheus Reis | Brazil | 19 | Attacker | 180 cm | 64 kg |
| Julio Fidelis | Brazil | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| João Loiola | Brazil | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Wallace II | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Riquelme | Brazil | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Davi Schuindt | Brazil | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Davi Melo | Brazil | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Wesley Natã | Brazil | 18 | Attacker | 173 cm | 71 kg |
| Léo Jance | Brazil | 21 | Defender | 175 cm | n/a |
| Miguel Sampaio | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ademir | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 172 | n/a |
| Rodrigo Nestor | Brazil | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| João Paulo | Brazil | 31 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 86 |
| Jean Lucas | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 181 | 78 |
| Léo Vieira | Brazil | 35 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 77 |
| Erick | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 176 | 67 |
| Éverton Ribeiro | Brazil | 37 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| Everaldo | Brazil | 35 | Attacker | 181 | 80 |
| Gilberto | Brazil | 33 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| David Duarte | Brazil | 31 | Defender | 192 | 89 |
| Iago | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 181 | 67 |
| N. Acevedo | Uruguay | 27 | Midfielder | 173 | 73 |
| C. Olivera | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 77 |
| S. Ramos | Argentina | 24 | Defender | 186 | 77 |
| Luciano Juba | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 176 | n/a |
| Erick Pulga | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 169 | 70 |
| Marcos Victor | Brazil | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Gabriel Xavier | Brazil | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Roman Gomez | Argentina | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Suassuna | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Fluminense vs Bahia match odds
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