In the upcoming Brazil Serie A on 23.08.2026, Vitoria will battle it out with Bahia. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how Vitoria compares to Bahia, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 32/32 | 36 |
| 6 | Bahia | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 32/28 | 34 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 27/23 | 32 |
| 11 | Botafogo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 35/34 | 30 |
| 12 | Vitoria | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 23/33 | 29 |
| 13 | Sao Paulo | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27/26 | 27 |
Key Player Statistics: Vitoria vs Bahia
Vitoria vs Bahia Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Bahia | Vitoria | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Baiano - 1 | Bahia | Vitoria | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Baiano - 1 | Vitoria | Bahia | 25.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Bahia | 17.10.2025 | 2-1 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Vitoria | 18.05.2025 | 2-1 |
| Baiano - 1 | Vitoria | Bahia | 23.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Baiano - 1 | Bahia | Vitoria | 16.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| Baiano - 1 | Bahia | Vitoria | 01.02.2025 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Vitoria | 11.08.2024 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Bahia | 21.04.2024 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Vitoria | Botafogo | 17.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Serie A | Flamengo | Vitoria | 10.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Vitoria | Atletico Paranaense | 07.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Copa Do Brasil | Atletico Paranaense | Vitoria | 04.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Palmeiras | 30.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Serie A | Remo | Vitoria | 27.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Serie A | Botafogo | Vitoria | 24.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Vitoria | Vasco DA Gama | 17.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa do Nordeste | Vitoria | Fortaleza EC | 06.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Copa do Nordeste | Fortaleza EC | Vitoria | 03.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | Chapecoense-sc | Bahia | 16.08.2026 | 3-3 |
| Serie A | Bahia | Vasco DA Gama | 09.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Serie A | Fluminense | Bahia | 30.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Vitoria VS Bahia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Vitoria vs Bahia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Vitoria vs Bahia
The Clássico Ba-Vi never needs extra hype. But when it lands in the middle of a Serie A season, with one team fighting for Europe and the other scrapping to stay relevant, the stakes are real. This Saturday, Vitoria host Bahia at home, and I genuinely cannot wait.
Bahia arrive sitting fifth in the table with 34 points from 23 games. They are a side with genuine top-four ambitions. Vitoria, meanwhile, are 13th with 26 points from 22 games. That gap matters. But don't let the league positions fool you into thinking this will be comfortable for Bahia.
Here's what you need to watch for: Vitoria at home are a different animal. Their recent results tell a chaotic story — they've beaten Botafogo, beaten Internacional, and even knocked Flamengo out of the Copa do Brasil. Yes, they've also been hammered by Palmeiras and lost to Remo on the road. But at home? They bite.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Bahia's consistency. Their last five competitive fixtures show three draws and some worrying results — knocked out of the Copa do Brasil by Remo and held by Vasco at home. Luciano Juba leads their attack with 7 league goals, but Éverton Ribeiro is listed as questionable through injury. That is huge. Ribeiro's 4 assists make him Bahia's creative engine, and without him, their attacking fluency drops noticeably.
Here's a surprising angle that most people are sleeping on: the last six head-to-head meetings have produced decisive margins in only three games. The rest were either draws or one-goal results. Goals tend to flow in this fixture, but rarely in big quantities. Over 2.5 goals has landed in just 3 of the last 8 meetings. That's a pattern worth noting before you click on any totals markets.
Tactically, watch Vitoria's Erick in midfield. His 4 assists this season highlight his ability to unlock defenses, and with a Bahia midfield potentially missing Ribeiro, Erick could dominate the central battle. Also keep an eye on E. Martínez — 7 yellow cards already this season means he's a booking waiting to happen in a heated derby.
From a betting perspective, I see real value in the draw at 3.30. Both teams have drawn heavily recently, and the head-to-head record screams competitive balance. If you want a goalscorer angle, Luciano Juba anytime scorer is worth considering even at short prices — he's their most reliable threat regardless of who else is missing.
My bold prediction: Vitoria grab an early goal through a set piece, Bahia level before half-time, and it ends 1-1. Caca's red card record also makes him a live candidate for a late dismissal in a feisty second half.
This is derby football at its rawest. Salvador will be loud, the tackles will be fierce, and nothing is guaranteed. Get involved — this one is too good to miss.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Brítez | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 178 | 72 |
| Gabriel Baralhas | Brazil | 27 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| Lucas Arcanjo | Brazil | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Erick | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 63 |
| Renato Kayzer | Brazil | 30 | Attacker | 178 | 68 |
| Luan Cândido | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 184 | 76 |
| Cacá | Brazil | 27 | Defender | 187 | 77 |
| Marinho | Brazil | 36 | Attacker | 168 | 70 |
| E. Martínez | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 169 | 67 |
| Ramon | Brazil | 25 | Defender | 172 | 73 |
| Matheuzinho | Brazil | 28 | Midfielder | 165 | 59 |
| Caíque | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Zé Vitor | Brazil | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Nathan | Brazil | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Rene | Brazil | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| D. Tarzia | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| Edenilson | Brazil | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Kauan Vitor | Brazil | 20 | Attacker | 171 | n/a |
| Guilherme Inacio | Brazil | 18 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Marcos Cabrobo | Brazil | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ademir | Brazil | 31 | Attacker | 172 | n/a |
| Rodrigo Nestor | Brazil | 26 | 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 |
Vitoria vs Bahia match odds
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