Sunday , 9 August 2026

Fluminense FC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2026 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2026
Fluminense FC
0 – 0
Full Time
EC Bahia
Thu 30 Jul 2026 · 00:30 UTC Maracana HT 45' · FT 45'
Ignacio 11' Y
Y 49' Erick

Overview

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Fluminense FC vs EC Bahia — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 21 47
2 CR Flamengo 20 39
3 CA Paranaense 21 37
4 Fluminense FC 22 35
5 EC Bahia 21 32
6 RB Bragantino 20 31
7 Botafogo FR 21 30
8 Coritiba FBC 22 30
9 Cruzeiro EC 21 30
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 21 29
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 21 26
13 EC Vitoria 21 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 Mirassol FC 20 23
16 Santos FC 20 22
17 SC Internacional 21 22
18 Clube do Remo 22 22
19 CR Vasco da Gama 20 21
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

7
6
5
Fluminense FC 18 games · Avg 2.2 goals EC Bahia
Last 5 meetings
2026-07-30 Fluminense FC 0–0 EC Bahia 2026-02-05 EC Bahia 1–1 Fluminense FC 2025-12-07 Fluminense FC 2–0 EC Bahia 2025-08-10 EC Bahia 3–3 Fluminense FC 2024-08-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 EC Bahia

Recent Form

Fluminense FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jul EC Bahia H 0–0 D
26 Jul Gremio FBPA A 1–1 D
17 Jul RB Bragantino H 1–1 D
31 May Cruzeiro EC A 0–0 D
23 May Mirassol FC A 0–1 L
16 May Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
EC Bahia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jul Fluminense FC A 0–0 D
26 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
21 Jul CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
17 Jul Chapecoense AF H 2–0 W
30 May Botafogo FR H 0–0 D
25 May Coritiba FBC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Fluminense FC EC Bahia
#4 Position #5
35 Points 32
22 Played 21
9 / 8 / 5 W / D / L 8 / 8 / 5
31 Scored 29
26 Conceded 25
+5 GD +4
1.59 PPG 1.52
41% Win % 38%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
22% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
38% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season

Fluminense FC are 4th (35 pts). EC Bahia are 5th (32 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Fluminense FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Fluminense FC
John Kennedy 9 G 1 A
Agustin Canobbio 4 G 2 A
Luciano Acosta 3 G 4 A
Jefferson Savarino 3 G 2 A
Rodrigo Castillo 3 G 1 A
EC Bahia
Luciano Juba 7 G 1 A
Everaldo 4 G
Willian Jose 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Fluminense FC welcome EC Bahia for this crunch clash at Maracana.
  • 5' Ronaldo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Juan Freytes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fluminense FC so far.
  • 11' A moment of madness from Ignacio on 11 minutes earns him a card. Fluminense FC will be frustrated.
  • 12' Ignacio was booked on 12.
  • 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fluminense FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 22' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Martinelli made 389 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 41' Thiago Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Juan Freytes at the 41 minute mark.
  • 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 49' Controversy at the stadium! Erick argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Erick.
  • 55' Fluminense FC have won 417 goals from 389 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' Fluminense FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' A tactical swap from Fluminense FC — Jefferson Savarino on, Luciano Acosta off on 62 minutes.
  • 64' Ademir Santos makes way for Everton Ribeiro at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
  • 65' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Michel Araujo comes on to replace Luciano Juba.
  • 70' Venezuela international Yeferson Soteldo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 74' It is a substitution in EC Bahia team. Jean Lucas is replaced by David Martins on 74 minute.
  • 75' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Kaue Junior comes on to replace Erick.
  • 80' Hulk, a Brazil forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 85' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 88' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Willian Jose comes on to replace Alejo Veliz.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Fluminense FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

EC Bahia Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
German Cano 3
Gilberto 2
Gilberto 2
Nene 2
Edigar Junio 2
Pedro 2
Lucca 2
Nonato 1

Head to Head

2026-07-30 Fluminense FC 0–0 EC Bahia 2026-02-05 EC Bahia 1–1 Fluminense FC 2025-12-07 Fluminense FC 2–0 EC Bahia 2025-08-10 EC Bahia 3–3 Fluminense FC 2024-08-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 EC Bahia

Fluminense FC Form

2026-07-30 Fluminense FC 0–0 EC Bahia D 2026-07-26 Gremio FBPA 1–1 Fluminense FC D 2026-07-17 Fluminense FC 1–1 RB Bragantino D 2026-05-31 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Fluminense FC D 2026-05-23 Mirassol FC 1–0 Fluminense FC L 2026-05-16 Fluminense FC 2–1 Sao Paulo FC W

EC Bahia Form

2026-07-30 Fluminense FC 0–0 EC Bahia D 2026-07-26 EC Bahia 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2026-07-21 CA Mineiro 1–1 EC Bahia D 2026-07-17 EC Bahia 2–0 Chapecoense AF W 2026-05-30 EC Bahia 0–0 Botafogo FR D 2026-05-25 Coritiba FBC 0–1 EC Bahia W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 EC Bahia xG
I would bet for: Fluminense FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Fluminense FC42% Draw30% EC Bahia28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Fluminense FC or Draw
73%
Draw or EC Bahia
58%
Fluminense FC or EC Bahia
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fluminense FC28% Draw53% EC Bahia19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC

Handicap Fluminense FC covers Push EC Bahia covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 22% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.