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AI Predicted Winner
Bahia
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This Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama prediction centers on a clear form and table gap between two teams heading in different directions. Bahia sit fifth with 32 points, drawing eight of their 21 league games this season but remaining unbeaten in four of their last five outings. At Arena Fonte Nova they've lost just twice all season, a strong platform against a struggling visitor.
Vasco DA Gama arrive in the relegation zone at 18th, winless away from home all season with zero wins in nine road trips. Their form has been patchy, with defensive frailties conceding 31 goals in 20 matches and managing just one clean sheet all campaign.
Bahia's home solidity, combined with Vasco's inability to win on the road, makes the hosts clear favorites. Bookmakers price Bahia at 51.4% to win, and the underlying numbers support that stance given the 13-place table gap and +0.47 points-per-game differential in Bahia's favor.
Expect goals too — combined output sits at 2.53 per game between these sides. Bahia should have enough at home to see off a Vasco side low on confidence and short on away form, though the draw remains a live outcome given Bahia's tendency to share points domestically this season.
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2026 Season
Last 10 head-to-head matchups
Recent meetings favor the home team in this fixture. Bahia won the most recent encounter in November 2025, and Vasco's...
Recent meetings favor the home team in this fixture. Bahia won the most recent encounter in November 2025, and Vasco's win in this pairing back in February 2026 came on their own turf. Since late 2025, Bahia have taken care of business at Arena Fonte Nova, while Vasco's only success against them arrived at home. With host advantage historically significant in this rivalry, Bahia's record at Fonte Nova bodes well heading into this clash.
Last 15 matches across all competitionsSerie A (Brazil) matches highlighted
11 of 15 in Serie A (Brazil)
Form Rating
4/10
Bahia have been steady rather than spectacular, drawing eight of 21 league matches but losing...
Bahia have been steady rather than spectacular, drawing eight of 21 league matches but losing only five all season. Their recent run shows three draws and a win from the last four Serie A fixtures, reflecting defensive consistency without total attacking fluency. At home they've lost just twice in 11 games, a platform that should hold against a struggling visitor. Injury concerns are notable, with several first-team absences including Caio Alexandre out through a hamstring issue, but squad depth has kept results ticking over. Keep an eye on their attack finding another gear against a leaky Vasco defense that has struggled on the road all season.
8 of 15 in Serie A (Brazil)
Form Rating
4.7/10
Vasco DA Gama's away form is alarming — zero wins in nine road matches this...
Vasco DA Gama's away form is alarming — zero wins in nine road matches this season, with five defeats and four draws. Their overall record sits at 18th in the table, deep in the relegation zone with a goal difference of minus eight. Recent form shows some resilience with draws against Fluminense and Mirassol, but they've managed only one clean sheet in 20 league games, exposing a defense that concedes 1.55 goals per match on average. Fixture congestion adds concern, with a Copa do Brasil clash and Sudamericana tie sandwiching this trip to Salvador. Their away scoring output of just over one goal per game makes an upset difficult to back with confidence.
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Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama - Match Analysis
Bahia sit 13 places above Vasco in the table with a superior points-per-game record and a much stronger home record, losing just twice at Arena Fonte Nova this season. Vasco, meanwhile, have failed to win any of their nine away matches in 2026, exposing a road weakness that plays directly into Bahia's hands. The bookmaker consensus of 51.4% reflects this clear gap in current form and quality between the two sides.
Draw No Bet on Bahia is an appealing option, protecting against Bahia's frequent draws while still capturing their home strength. Over 2.5 Goals also carries value given the 2.53 combined goals-per-game average this season and Vasco's leaky defense conceding 1.55 per game on the road. Both markets offer alternatives to the straight moneyline while aligning with the underlying match trends.
Bahia's recent run of draws hasn't dented their unbeaten stretch, while Vasco have shown flashes of competitiveness but remain winless on the road all season. This disparity in away form versus home form is central to the prediction — Vasco's inability to convert performances into away wins, even against weaker opposition, makes backing Bahia at home the logical, form-driven choice.
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