Santos vs Bahia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Brazilian Serie A 2024-25

Both teams are looking for their first win of the league season.

Bahia will visit the Estádio Urbano Caldeira stadium to lock horns with Santos FC on matchday two of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The home side started their league campaign with a 2-1 loss against CR Vasco da Gama. Pedro Caixinha was criticised a lot for the loss as they were dominated by their opponent all over the pitch. Santos FC will look to get back to winning ways as fans are expecting a successful season from them.

Bahia, on the other hand, are currently placed in the 11th spot as they played a 1-1 draw against Corinthians. They were on the verge of securing an impressive win, but a late equaliser from Hector Hernandez Marrero only saw them claim a point. The club finished eighth in the league last season with 53 points, and their main objective will be to at least make the top six in the league.

Kickoff:

• Location: Santos, Brazil
• Stadium: Estádio Urbano Caldeira
• Date and Kickoff Time: April 7 – 5:00 IST; April 6 – 23:30 GMT/16:30 PT/19:30
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

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— Santos FC (@SantosFC) April 3, 2025

Form:

Santos FC (in all competitions): L-L-W-W-W

Bahia (in all competitions): D-D-W-D-W

Players to watch out for:

Álvaro Barreal (Santos FC)

Despite his team being on the losing side, Álvaro Barreal started his season with a goal. He mainly operates in the midfield but can push up the field when needed. The Argentine will be coming into this game high on confidence, and fans will be expecting a similar display from him against Bahia.

Jean Lucas (Bahia)

The Brazilian started the season strongly and delivered a great performance against Corinthians on the opening Matchday. He possesses tremendous talent and the qualities a manager looks for in a player. His ability to make late runs in the box makes him an incredible goal-scoring asset for his team as well.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Santos.
• Santos lost 2-1 against Vasco in their last game.
• Bahia played a 1-1 draw against Internacional in their last game.

Santos vs Bahia: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: The hosts to win – 2.19 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.82 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 1.75 – 1.78 by Pinnacle

Injury and Team news:

Aderlan, Souza, Neymar, Yeferson Soteldo and Zé Rafael will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Bahia, on the other hand, will have Michel Araújo as the only absentee for their clash.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 22

Santos FC won: 11

Bahia won: 5

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineup:

Santos FC (4-2-3-1)

Brazão(GK); Chermont, Gil, Ivaldo, Escobar; Bontempo, Schmidt; Rollheiser, Barreal, Guilherme; Tiquinho

Bahia (4-3-3)

Ronaldo(GK); Juba, Ramos Mingo, Kanu, Gilberto; Lucas, Alexandre, Souza; Pulga, Ademir, Rodriguez

Match Prediction:

The hosts are the favorites coming into this game and are expected to emerge victorious against Bahia.

Prediction: Santos 2-0 Bahia

Telecast details:

India: TBD

USA: Fanatiz

UK: Onefootball app & website

Nigeria: TBD

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