EC Bahia vs Fluminense FC, Serie A 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Fluminense FC — Serie A at Arena Fonte Nova.
- EC Bahia 28 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Fluminense FC 28 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Fluminense FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Aug | SC Recife | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Jul | EC Juventude | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jul | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Jun | RB Bragantino | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | EC Bahia | A | 3–3 | D |
| 03 Aug | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jul | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jul | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Fluminense FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #4 |
| 46 | Points | 48 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 12 / 10 / 6 | W / D / L | 13 / 9 / 6 |
| 43 | Scored | 44 |
| 35 | Conceded | 36 |
| +8 | GD | +8 |
| 1.64 | PPG | 1.71 |
| 43% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
EC Bahia are 5th (46 pts). Fluminense FC are 4th (48 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/6
31-45
7/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/4
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 9 G | 1 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 3 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 4 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 4 G | 5 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Fluminense FC gets underway.
- 5' Ademir Santos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for EC Bahia tonight.
- 9' German Cano does the damage! The net is bulging and Fluminense FC surge ahead!
- 13' What a strike from Facundo Bernal! The score is 0-2.
- 18' Ronaldo, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 19' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Everton Ribeiro makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 24' 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.
- 29' Agustin Canobbio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
- 34' EC Bahia are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fluminense FC's shape.
- 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Bahia must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 44' A quiet spell here at Arena Fonte Nova. Fluminense FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Jean Lucas.
- 49' Assisted by Julio Cesar with the perfectly-timed delivery and German Cano makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 57' The referee has no hesitation. Everton Ribeiro is booked for EC Bahia — card on 57.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Thiago Santos is booked for Fluminense FC — card on 59.
- 61' Fresh legs for Fluminense FC! Nonato comes on to replace Thiago Santos.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their trying to find a way past Fluminense FC's compact .
- 69' The Fluminense FC manager makes a substitution. Julio Cesar departs to be replaced by Guga.
- 71' EC Bahia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luciano Rodriguez is hanging Willian Jose on the field on 71 minute.
- 72' Assisted by Keno with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nonato makes no mistake. 1-4!
- 77' The whistle greets Keno as he departs to be replaced by Agustin Canobbio.
- 79' The EC Bahia manager makes a substitution. Everton Ribeiro departs to be replaced by Michel Araujo.
- 83' The EC Bahia manager makes a substitution. Ademir Santos departs to be replaced by Tiago.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 89' Assisted by Gilberto with the perfectly-timed delivery and Luciano Juba makes no mistake. 2-4!
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Juan Freytes argues furiously but the card stands.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 96
- 6
-
10
Everton Ribeiro ↓ Michel Araujo 79'
-
7
Ademir Santos ↓ Tiago 83'
- 2
- 12
- 33
- 21
- 19
- 46
- 37
Bench
- 22
-
8
Cauly ↑ 71'
- 13
- 25
-
15
Michel Araujo ↑ 79'
-
26
Nicolas Acevedo ↑ 71'
- 5
- 3
- 66
-
77
Tiago ↑ 83'
-
17
Luciano Rodriguez ↑ 71'
- 68
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Fluminense FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
29
Thiago Santos ↓ Nonato 61'
- 10
-
11
Keno ↓ Agustin Canobbio 77'
- 22
- 14
- 45
-
46
Julio Cesar ↓ Guga 69'
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↓ Martinelli 61'
- 40
Bench
-
23
Guga ↑ 69'
-
16
Nonato ↑ 61'
- 27
- 99
- 77
-
35
Hercules ↑ 61'
-
8
Martinelli ↑ 61'
-
17
Agustin Canobbio ↑ 77'
- 18
- 36
- 19
Coach
Renato Gaucho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| German Cano | 3 |
| Nene | 2 |
| Edigar Junio | 2 |
| Pedro | 2 |
| Lucca | 2 |
| Gilberto | 2 |
| Gilberto | 2 |
| Daniel | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Fluminense FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 67% + Over 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
73%
Draw or Fluminense FC
50%
EC Bahia or Fluminense FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.5%
0 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Fluminense FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

