Santos FC vs EC Bahia, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Rodolpho Toski Marques
- Referee Helton Nunes
- Referee Johnny Barros de Oliveira
- Referee Heber Roberto Lopes
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | EC Bahia | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | Coritiba FBC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Oct | AC Goianiense | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Oct | Grêmio FBPA | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 Oct | SC Recife | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Santos FC | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #6 |
| 21 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 17 |
| 5 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 7 / 5 / 5 |
| 26 | Scored | 25 |
| 29 | Conceded | 23 |
| -3 | GD | +2 |
| 1.17 | PPG | 1.53 |
| 28% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
28%
Clean Sheets
Santos FC this season
Santos FC this season
35%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Santos FC are 15th (21 pts). EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Santos FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/4
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
Santos FC
| Gabriel Barbosa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Neymar | 4 G | 2 A |
| Alvaro Barreal | 3 G | |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 3 G |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Santos FC launch into their encounter with EC Bahia.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' A goal from the Brazil international Madson! He fires home on 10 to make it 1-0!
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Santos FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 26' Against the run of play, Marinho has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' Daniel does the damage! The net is bulging and EC Bahia surge ahead!
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. Santos FC and EC Bahia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' Jobson makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Santos FC are in front.
- 38' Santos FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' A moment of madness from Juninho on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. EC Bahia will be frustrated.
- 46' Rossi is replacing Fessin for the EC Bahia side.
- 51' Nino Paraiba is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Santos FC so far.
- 56' Juninho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 61' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Elber suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' The whistle greets Gilberto as he departs to be replaced by Saldanha.
- 65' Santos FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 70' The crowd applauds Jean Mota as he leaves the pitch. Lucas Lourenco steps in for Santos FC.
- 71' Another change for EC Bahia made on 71 minute. Ronaldo leaves to be changed by Elias.
- 76' EC Bahia are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 79' Controversy at the stadium! Marinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' A change in the EC Bahia ranks — Daniel exits the field as Clayson enters on 79.
- 80' EC Bahia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Sandry. He replaces Jobson on 84 minute.
- 85' Angelo Borges gets the nod from Santos FC. He replaces Yeferson Soteldo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A change in the Santos FC ranks — Kaio Jorge exits the field as Marcos Leonardo Almeida enters on 90.
- 90' Poor challenge from Sandry. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Santos FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Santos FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 13
- 11
- 3
- 34
- 28
- 21
-
41
Jean Mota ↓ Lucas Lourenco 70'
- 9
- 10
- 8
Bench
- 31
- 2
- 5
- 23
-
37
Lucas Lourenco ↑ 70'
- 39
-
38
Sandry ↑ 84'
- 42
-
36
Marcos Leonardo Almeida ↑ 90'
- 30
- 6
-
27
Angelo Borges ↑ 85'
Coach
Cuca
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 16
- 40
- 8
- 1
- 2
- 26
-
7
Elber ↓ Marco Antonio 64'
- 9
- 4
- 70
Bench
-
5
Elias ↑ 71'
-
25
Clayson ↑ 79'
- 33
- 28
-
30
Marco Antonio ↑ 64'
- 18
-
11
Rossi ↑ 46'
- 36
- 35
-
99
Saldanha ↑ 64'
- 77
- 79
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano Juba | 3 |
| Benjamin Rollheiser | 2 |
| Thaciano | 2 |
| Angelo Borges | 2 |
| Carlos Sanchez | 2 |
| Camilo Candido | 1 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Alesson | 1 |
Head to Head
Santos FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72
Santos FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Santos FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Santos FC or Draw
76%
Draw or EC Bahia
48%
Santos FC or EC Bahia
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Santos FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Santos FC
| Handicap | Santos FC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Santos FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

