Bahia vs Santos Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brasileiro Serie A 2025

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended on level terms.

Bahia are all set to battle it out against Santos FC in what is going to be the matchweek 21 fixture of the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. The interesting contest between these clubs will take place at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.

Bahia have performed decently till now in this season. They are in fourth place in the Campeonato Serie A points table. After being a part of 18 league games this season, they won nine games.

Bahia have come up with good efforts in their last few games. They will be feeling confident coming into the next fixture.

Santos FC faced a dominating defeat at the hands of Vasco da Gama in their last fixture. It was a poor performance by Neymar and company. They will now be looking to improve coming into the next fixture.

Due to their poor effort in the attacking front and lacklustre defence, they dropped three more points. We also saw them being confronted by ultras at team training later.

Also: [WATCH] Santos fans barge into club’s training ground to confront Neymar & other players

Kick-off:

• Location: Salvador, Brazil
• Stadium: Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova
• Date: Monday, August 25
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Sunday, August 24; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bahia: D-D-D-W-W

Santos: L-D-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

Michel Araujo will have an important role to play in the midfield and as well as in the attacking front for the hosts. In 11 Brasileiro Serie A appearances, the 28-year-old midfielder has scored four goals.

It will be interesting to see his performance against Santos FC.

Tiquinho Soares (Santos)

The 34-year-old Brazilian forward will be looking to step up here. As Neymar will miss out on action, Tiquinho Soares will be looking to come up with a top performance for Santos so that he can help them earn three important points. In 15 Brazilian Serie A games, he has scored one goal and has three assists to his name.

Match Facts

• Bahia are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
• They have not won any of their last five games against Santos.
• Santos FC have not been able to maintain a single clean sheet in their last six matches.

Bahia vs Santos: Betting Tips and Odds

• Bahia to win
• Michel Araujo to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Bahia will be without the services of Kanu, Erick and Caio Alexandre as they are injured. Erick Pulga will also miss out as he is suspended.

Neymar is suspended and will not be in action for Santos. Joao Basso and Willian Arao might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 61

Bahia won: 19

Santos FC won: 28

Draws: 14

Predicted Lineups

Bahia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ronaldo (GK); Gilberto, Duarte, Ramos, Juba; Acevedo, Lucas; Ademir, Araujo, Chagas; Jose

Santos predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Brazão (GK); Mayke, Fellipe, Peres, Souza; Bontempo, Zé Rafael; Barreal, Rollheiser, Augusto; Soares

Match Prediction

The visitors will be under pressure from the start as the hosts are on a winning run. Bahia are likely to come out on top and defeat Santos FC in their upcoming Brazilian Serie A game.

Prediction: Bahia 2-1 Santos

Telecast Details

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