EC Bahia vs SC Internacional, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Bahia vs SC Internacional — Serie A at Arena Fonte Nova.
- EC Bahia 17 games · 26 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 18 games · 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Goiás EC | A | 6–4 | W |
| 30 Sep | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | Santos FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Coritiba FBC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 03 Sep | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | H | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Oct | Fluminense FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Oct | CA Mineiro | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Fluminense FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | SC Internacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #14 |
| 26 | Points | 21 |
| 17 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 5 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| 25 | Scored | 21 |
| 23 | Conceded | 22 |
| +2 | GD | -1 |
| 1.53 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 41% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
47%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
28%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts). SC Internacional are 14th (21 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
SC Internacional
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and EC Bahia launch into their encounter with SC Internacional.
- 5' SC Internacional 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.
- 10' EC Bahia has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' It looks surprising SC Internacional does not make any changes. Keiller has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with EC Bahia winning 100% of all matches.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The referee has no hesitation. Rezende is booked for EC Bahia — Yellow card on 30.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Mugni is clearly more than just a goal scorer for EC Bahia.
- 40' 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.
- 44' Against the run of play, Gabriel Teixeira has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' Luiz Adriano makes way for Lucca Holanda at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from SC Internacional.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vitao.
- 57' Brazil international Vitao has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Hugo Mallo. He replaces Dalbert Henrique on 65 minute.
- 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 74' Pedro Henrique gets the nod from SC Internacional. He replaces Bruno Henrique and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Camilo Candido is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for EC Bahia so far.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Red card for Lucca Holanda.
- 84' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Thaciano is replaced by Rafael Ratao on 84 minute.
- 85' EC Bahia make a change. Yago Felipe trudges off to be replaced by Nicolas Acevedo on 85 minutes.
- 86' A change in the EC Bahia ranks — Vitor Hugo exits the field as Raul Gustavo enters on 86.
- 90' The SC Internacional bench stirs into life. Mauricio is withdrawn and Gabriel de Sousa Barros gets his opportunity.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for SC Internacional.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Thaciano ↓ Rafael Ratao 85'
-
20
Yago Felipe ↓ Nicolas Acevedo 86'
- 2
- –
- 4
-
8
Cauly ↓ Lucas Mugni 90'
-
31
Vitor Hugo ↓ Raul Gustavo 86'
- 9
-
10
Gabriel Teixeira ↓ Luciano Juba 90'
- 5
- –
Bench
- 7
- 18
-
19
Lucas Mugni ↑ 90'
- 40
-
11
Rafael Ratao ↑ 85'
- 21
-
–
Luciano Juba ↑ 90'
- 79
-
26
Nicolas Acevedo ↑ 86'
- 35
-
34
Raul Gustavo ↑ 86'
- 3
Coach
Rogério Ceni
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
8
Bruno Henrique ↓ Pedro Henrique 74'
- 25
-
29
Dalbert Henrique ↓ Hugo Mallo 65'
- 16
- 1
- 10
- 11
-
9
Luiz Adriano ↓ Lucca Holanda 46'
- 44
- 27
Bench
-
2
Hugo Mallo ↑ 65'
-
28
Pedro Henrique ↑ 74'
- 17
- 14
-
40
Romulo ↑ 46'
- 24
- 38
- 12
-
45
Lucca Holanda ↑ 46'
-
42
Gabriel de Sousa Barros ↑ 90'
Coach
Eduardo Coudet
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Lopez | 2 |
| Thiago Galhardo | 2 |
| Patrick | 2 |
| Rafael Sobis | 2 |
| Rodrigo Dourado | 2 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Vitinho | 2 |
| Paolo Guerrero | 2 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or SC Internacional 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
71%
Draw or SC Internacional
58%
EC Bahia or SC Internacional
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

