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Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama Prediction, Tips & Odds

Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama

Serie ARegular Season - 22
Bahia
#6 · Serie A
DDDDW
0 - 0
Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador
Referee: R. Pereira
Vasco DA Gama
#18 · Serie A
DWDWD
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.75
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.71 (implied 58.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 60.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.64). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (60.8% vs 58.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Bahia to win, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Bahia currently sits in fifth place in the Serie A standings, showcasing a solid season with eight wins, seven draws, and five losses. With 31 points accumulated from 20 matches, they have a positive goal difference of four, scoring 29 goals while conceding 25. Their recent form includes two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches, indicating a competitive edge as they strive for a higher position in the league. On the other hand, Vasco da Gama finds itself in a precarious position at 17th place, just above the relegation zone. With only five wins from 20 matches and a total of 21 points, their season has been challenging. They have scored 23 goals but conceded 31, resulting in a negative goal difference of eight. Their recent form shows only one win in the last five matches, which highlights their struggles as they look to escape the relegation battle. The model indicates Bahia has a strong win probability, reflecting their better standings and form. However, one potential caveat is the unpredictability of football, where even a struggling team like Vasco can pull off an upset. For a detailed explanation of our prediction method, which combines expected goals with actual results, please see the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model to provide these insights.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Bahia Win50%1.99
Draw23%3.43
Vasco DA Gama Win27%3.69
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7153.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.9050.4%

Bahia manage games at home, conceding just 1.32 goals per match. Vasco DA Gama score 1.24 on the road.

Correct Score
Bahia 1-1 Vasco DA Gama
6.1916.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
Bahia -0.5
1.9544%

Bahia have been the stronger side, winning 39% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.19
16.2%
1-0
7.19
14.0%
2-1
7.91
12.7%
2-0
9.30
10.8%
0-0
9.51
10.6%
0-1
10.24
9.8%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.2% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Bahia clean sheets, in line with their 23% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Bahia
-0.0
1.44
Vasco DA Gama
+0.0
2.68
Bahia
-0.3
1.72
Vasco DA Gama
+0.3
3.25
Bahia
-0.5
1.95
Vasco DA Gama
+0.5
3.50
Bahia
-1.5
3.75
Vasco DA Gama
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Bahia are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Bahia vs Vasco DA Gama
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.953.453.751.901.851.732.00
Marathonbet
1.953.453.701.891.881.731.97
Betfair
1.953.403.701.871.901.672.15
Pinnacle
2.043.583.771.951.93
SBO
2.013.323.461.911.95
William Hill
1.953.303.501.702.05
Bet365
2.003.403.801.901.901.752.00
1xBet
2.013.553.811.921.921.732.00
Unibet
1.963.403.701.861.931.672.07
888Sport
1.953.303.501.851.851.702.05
Betano
2.023.553.951.931.911.752.02
Superbet
2.023.453.751.881.921.732.05
BetVictor
2.003.503.601.841.831.702.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
49.6%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBahia or Draw
73%1.26
12Bahia or Vasco DA Gama
77%1.29
X2Draw or Vasco DA Gama
50%1.79

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Bahia leads 5-3)
5 Bahia2 Draw3 Vasco DA Gama
12 Feb
Vasco DA Gama
0-1
Bahia
Serie A
Nov 25
Bahia
1-0
Vasco DA Gama
Serie A
Sept 25
Vasco DA Gama
3-1
Bahia
Serie A
Oct 24
Vasco DA Gama
3-2
Bahia
Serie A
Jun 24
Bahia
2-1
Vasco DA Gama
Serie A
Sept 23
Bahia
1-1
Vasco DA Gama
Serie A
May 23
Vasco DA Gama
0-1
Bahia
Serie A
Aug 22
Bahia
2-1
Vasco DA Gama
Serie B
May 22
Vasco DA Gama
1-0
Bahia
Serie B
Jan 21
Vasco DA Gama
0-0
Bahia
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Bahia and Vasco DA Gama, Bahia has won 5 times, Vasco DA Gama has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several narrow victories, including four matches decided by a single goal. Notably, Bahia has not lost to Vasco DA Gama in their last four encounters, with their most recent meeting ending in a 1-0 win for Bahia. Overall, while Bahia holds a slight advantage, the matches have generally been closely contested, reflecting the balance between the two teams.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Palmeiras
22146238162248
DWLWW
2
Flamengo
21126339182142
WDDWW
3
Atletico Paranaense
22124630191140
WDWWW
4
Fluminense
229853126535
DDDDD
5
Cruzeiro
229673031-133
WWLWD
6
Bahia
228952925433
DDDDW
18
Vasco DA Gama
215792331-822
DDLLL
19
Remo
2257102636-1022
DLWLW
20
Chapecoense-sc
2117132043-2310
LDLLL
20
Chapecoense B
2017121941-2210

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
BahiaHome
4W6D2L
12 playedGF 17 · GA 111.50 pts/game
Vasco DA GamaAway
0W5D5L
10 playedGF 10 · GA 170.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
BahiaVasco DA Gama
1.52Goals p.g.1.24
1.32Goals conceded p.g.1.18
23%Clean sheets26%
39%Win rate32%
2.84Avg goals in match2.42
1.39xG per game1.22
0.43xGA per game0.22
59%Possession %55%
4.5Shots on target / game4.5
7.0Corners per game4.5
Bahia
Recent Form

Bahia have won 8 of their last 17 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 3. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Vasco DA Gama 0-0 and drew with Corinthians 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 10D 9L from the last 31 games (39% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BahiaAll competitions
09 Aug
Bahia
0-0
Vasco DA Gama
Serie A
30 Jul
Fluminense
0-0
Bahia
Serie A
26 Jul
Bahia
1-1
Corinthians
Serie A
21 Jul
Atletico-MG
1-1
Bahia
Serie A
17 Jul
Bahia
2-0
Chapecoense-sc
Serie A
12 Jul
Fluminense
2-0
Bahia
Friendlies Clubs
12
Win
39%
10
Draw
32%
9
Lost
29%
Vasco DA Gama
Recent Form

Vasco DA Gama have won 3 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 9 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Vasco DA Gama 0-0 and beat Fluminense 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 14D 12L from the last 38 games (32% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Vasco DA GamaAll competitions
09 Aug
Bahia
0-0
Vasco DA Gama
Serie A
06 Aug
Fluminense
1-3
Vasco DA Gama
Copa Do Brasil
01 Aug
Vasco DA Gama
0-0
Fluminense
Copa Do Brasil
29 Jul
Vasco DA Gama
1-0
Independiente Medellin
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
25 Jul
Vasco DA Gama
1-1
Mirassol
Serie A
22 Jul
Independiente Medellin
2-2
Vasco DA Gama
CONMEBOL Sudamericana
12
Win
32%
14
Draw
37%
12
Lost
32%

Lineups

Confirmed

Bahia4-4-2Confirmed

21Santiago Ramos MingoDEF
31Román GómezDEF
33David DuarteDEF
46Luciano JubaDEF
9Alejo VélizFWD
12Willian JoséFWD
1RonaldoGK
5Nicolás AcevedoMID
7AdemirMID
11Rodrigo NestorMID
6Jean LucasMID
66José GuilhermeDEF
44Marcos VictorDEF
3Marco MorenoDEF
4KanuDEF
27EveraldoFWD
23Mateo SanabriaFWD
99Cristian OliveraFWD
17Guido HerreraGK
15Michel AraújoMID
63David MartinsMID
8Caio AlexandreMID
57Kauê FurquimMID

Vasco DA Gama4-2-3-1Confirmed

96Paulo HenriqueDEF
66CuiabanoDEF
30Robert RenanDEF
46Carlos CuestaDEF
20BrennerFWD
1Léo JardimGK
8JairMID
3Tchê TchêMID
28AdsonMID
23Thiago MendesMID
11Andrés GómezMID
43Lucas FreitasDEF
4Alan SaldiviaDEF
64WalaceDEF
6Lucas PitonDEF
2Puma RodríguezDEF
7DavidFWD
77Claudio SpinelliFWD
10Johan RojasFWD
18Marino HinestrozaFWD
13Daniel FuzatoGK
88Cauan BarrosMID
83Ramon RiqueMID

Unavailable Players

9 players

Bahia7

C. Olivera
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
Caio Alexandre
Missing FixtureHamstring Injury
Erick
Missing FixtureInactive
Erick Pulga
Missing FixtureYellow Cards
Everton Ribeiro
Missing FixtureInactive
Leo Vieira
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
M. Moreno
Missing FixtureLacking Match Fitness

Vasco DA Gama2

Mateus Carvalho
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
N. Moreira
Missing FixtureYellow Cards

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Bahia Win1.99 (50%)
Vasco DA Gama Win3.69 (26.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.89 (49.6%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.90 (50.4%)
Both Teams Score1.71 (53.9%)
BTTS No2.03 (46.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.43 (23.3%)

Yellow Card Prediction

R. Pereira has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by R. Pereira to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Bahia have averaged 7.0 corners per match at home; Vasco DA Gama 4.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Bahia have generated 1.39 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 39% of them. They put 4.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Bahia player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.