EC Bahia vs CR Vasco da Gama, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Bahia vs CR Vasco da Gama — Serie A at Arena Fonte Nova.
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- CR Vasco da Gama 18 games · 20 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 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | Botafogo FR | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Aug | America FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Aug | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | CA Mineiro | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | RB Bragantino | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Grêmio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | CR Vasco da Gama | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #17 |
| 26 | Points | 20 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 8 |
| 25 | Scored | 22 |
| 23 | Conceded | 29 |
| +2 | GD | -7 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 41% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
17%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts). CR Vasco da Gama are 17th (20 pts).
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
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/3
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
CR Vasco da Gama
| Thiago Mendes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cauan Lucas | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' EC Bahia have kicked off against CR Vasco da Gama. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' EC Bahia looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 15' EC Bahia has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 20' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gilberto on 20 minutes.
- 25' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The 31-year-old Serginho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' CR Vasco da Gama fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Rezende has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' Leo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 45' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ademir Santos makes it 1-0.
- 46' Dimitri Payet has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gabriel Pec on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Time for substitution for EC Bahia. Leo Cittadini is replaced by Gabriel Teixeira.
- 64' What a strike from Pablo Vegetti! The score is 1-1.
- 69' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jose Rodriguez is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Bahia.
- 73' Poor challenge from Gary Medel. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' The whistle greets Ademir Santos as he departs to be replaced by Vitor Jacare.
- 80' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Gary Medel is replaced by Jair.
- 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Vitor Hugo.
- 90' Jair is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
-
7
Ademir Santos ↓ Vitor Jacare 78'
- 2
- –
- 4
- 31
- 18
- 11
- 9
- 5
- –
Bench
- 19
- 40
-
29
Vitor Jacare ↑ 78'
- 21
- –
- 79
-
10
Gabriel Teixeira ↑ 61'
- 35
- 34
- 17
- 3
- 23
Coach
Renato Paiva
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
17
Gary Medel ↓ Jair 80'
- –
- –
- 36
- 99
- –
-
11
Gabriel Pec ↓ Dimitri Payet 46'
-
30
Robson Bambu ↓ Jose Rodriguez 61'
- 1
- 29
Bench
-
8
Jair ↑ 80'
- 97
-
–
Dimitri Payet ↑ 46'
- –
- 14
- 22
-
2
Jose Rodriguez ↑ 61'
- 15
- 7
- 9
- 44
- 25
Coach
Ramon Diaz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gilberto | 4 |
| Thaciano | 2 |
| Ademir Santos | 2 |
| Marrony | 2 |
| Dimitri Payet | 2 |
| Emerson Rodriguez | 1 |
| Elber | 1 |
| Clayson | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
CR Vasco da Gama Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.87
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
CR Vasco da Gama xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia to win 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
81%
Draw or CR Vasco da Gama
44%
EC Bahia or CR Vasco da Gama
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | CR Vasco da Gama covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

