EC Bahia vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Fortaleza EC — Serie A at Estadio Governador Roberto Santos.
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
- Fortaleza EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Wagner do Nascimento Magalhaes
- Referee Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha
- Referee Carlos Henrique Alves de Lima Filho
- Referee Pathrice Wallace Correa Maia
- Referee Bruno Pereira Vasconcelos
6 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 7.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Nov | Botafogo FR | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | Santos FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! EC Bahia vs Fortaleza EC — let the football do the talking.
- 4' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Juninho Capixaba on 4 minutes.
- 9' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' Over 19 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Roger Carvalho is replaced by Carlinhos on 22 minute.
- 24' The deadlock is broken! Juninho gets on the scoresheet on 24 minutes.
- 25' The deadlock is broken! Juninho gets on the scoresheet on 25 minutes.
- 30' EC Bahia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Fortaleza EC backline.
- 35' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' The referee has no hesitation. Paulao is booked for Fortaleza EC — Yellow card on 40.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ronaldo on 50 minutes.
- 55' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 60' Fortaleza EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 60.
- 65' Magnificent from Bergson! That is 11 goals in 389 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The travelling Fortaleza EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 71' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gilberto makes it 3-1.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Felipe on 71 minutes.
- 73' Clayson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Elber at the 73 minute mark.
- 77' The crowd applauds Gilberto as he leaves the pitch. Saldanha steps in for EC Bahia.
- 79' The crowd applauds David as he leaves the pitch. Wellington Paulista steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 84' The crowd applauds Romarinho as he leaves the pitch. Tinga steps in for Fortaleza EC.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for EC Bahia. Anderson Martins will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Derley is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from EC Bahia to claim maximum points.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 16
- 40
-
8
Daniel ↓ Rodriguinho 73'
- 1
- 28
-
2
Nino Paraiba ↓ Elton 73'
- 7
- 9
- 70
-
35
Edson ↓ Anderson Martins 84'
Bench
-
25
Clayson ↑ 73'
- 30
-
17
Elton ↑ 73'
- 3
-
4
Anderson Martins ↑ 84'
- 21
- 12
- 11
-
10
Rodriguinho ↑ 73'
- 36
-
99
Saldanha ↑ 77'
- 77
Coach
Mano Menezes
Fortaleza EC Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
David ↓ Wellington Paulista 77'
- 5
- 25
- 12
- 29
- 13
-
4
Roger Carvalho ↓ Carlinhos 22'
- 15
- 30
- 11
- 20
Bench
-
6
Carlinhos ↑ 22'
-
9
Wellington Paulista ↑ 77'
- 91
-
57
Yuri ↑ 77'
- 23
-
2
Tinga ↑ 84'
- 8
- 28
- 32
- 88
-
14
Ronald ↑ 84'
- 77
Coach
Marconne Montenegro
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Hugo Rodallega | 4 |
| Marinho | 3 |
| Rodriguinho | 3 |
| Gilberto | 2 |
| Juninho | 2 |
| Yago Pikachu | 2 |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 1 |
| Matheus | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.47
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
76%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
52%
EC Bahia or Fortaleza EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Fortaleza EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

