America FC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
America FC vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Independencia.
- America FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | EC Bahia | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Nov | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Nov | Coritiba FBC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | CA Mineiro | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | America FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 5–1 | W |
| 12 Nov | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Grêmio FBPA | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Independencia that hosts another battle between America FC and EC Bahia.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matheus Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering America FC that had 161 games and scored 174 goals.
- 15' America FC is showing some good football. However, America FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' EC Bahia seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' What a strike from Everaldo! The score is 0-1.
- 29' What a strike from Ricardo Silva Potiguar! The score is 1-1.
- 34' Supporters expect more eagerness from Everaldo, as he is very good at scoring at Independencia with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 37' Another change for America FC made on 37 minute. Ricardo Silva Potiguar leaves to be changed by Eder Ferreira.
- 38' GOAL! Renato Marques scores on 38. Assisted by Lucas Kal
- 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The whistle greets Vitor Hugo as he departs to be replaced by Ademir Santos.
- 47' What a strike from Renato Marques! The score is 3-1.
- 51' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marlon on 51.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 57' Goal! Ademir Santos scores his 34 goal in 161 matches.
- 62' It’s a booking for America FC player. Matheus Henrique gets a Red card.
- 67' David Duarte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 72' It’s high time Fabian Bustos made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Adyson. He replaces Everaldo on 74 minute.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jori on 76.
- 79' The America FC manager makes a substitution. Renato Marques departs to be replaced by Ighor Gabryel.
- 84' It looks surprising EC Bahia does not make any changes. Vitor Hugo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 86' Another substitution for EC Bahia to replace Gabriel Teixeira by Vitor Jacare on 86 minute.
- Full Time. America FC beats EC Bahia
Lineups
America FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 45
- 8
- 21
- 37
- 6
- 18
- 75
- 36
- 78
- 5
Bench
- –
- 22
- 33
- 63
- 10
- 23
- 16
- 2
- 28
- 44
- –
- –
Coach
Fabian Bustos
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Thaciano ↓ Vinicius Mingotti 79'
- 2
- –
-
4
Kanu ↓ David Duarte 86'
- 8
-
31
Vitor Hugo ↓ Ademir Santos 46'
- 9
- –
- 26
-
10
Gabriel Teixeira ↓ Vitor Jacare 86'
- 5
Bench
-
7
Ademir Santos ↑ 46'
- 18
- 19
- 40
- 11
-
33
David Duarte ↑ 86'
-
29
Vitor Jacare ↑ 86'
-
21
Vinicius Mingotti ↑ 79'
- 35
- –
- 17
- 3
Coach
Rogério Ceni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Ratao | 2 |
| Everaldo | 2 |
| Renato Marques | 2 |
| Gilberto | 1 |
| Gonzalo Mastriani | 1 |
| Cauly | 1 |
| Gilberto | 1 |
| Gilberto | 1 |
Head to Head
America FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
America FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
America FC or EC Bahia 75% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: America FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
America FC or Draw
66%
Draw or EC Bahia
59%
America FC or EC Bahia
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: America FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — America FC
| Handicap | America FC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
America FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

