Flamengo have sustained title-winning form throughout the campaign, boasting the league's best defensive record with only 25 goals conceded in 30 matches. Their historical dominance in this fixture is striking, having won nine of the last ten head-to-head encounters against Bahia. While Bahia's home record of seven wins and six draws in 15 games makes them formidable hosts, Flamengo have avoided defeat in 12 of their 15 away matches. Backing the visitors on the double chance accounts for Bahia's resilience at home while reflecting Flamengo's superior points haul and defensive solidity. Additionally, with both sides conceding an average of 1.0 goals or fewer in their respective home and away splits, the matchup points toward a tight, low-scoring contest.
- Round
- Regular Season - 31
- Venue
- Arena Fonte Nova, El Salvador
- Referee
- Wilton Sampaio
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-0D-3L · -3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 3W-2D-0L · +5 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Flamengo or Draw (Double Chance) at 75% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Bahia welcome league leaders Flamengo in round 31 of Serie A, looking to strengthen their grip on a Copa Libertadores qualification spot. The hosts sit fifth in the table with 49 points and have been remarkably tough to breach at home, suffering just two defeats across 15 matches on their own turf while conceding only 14 goals.
Flamengo travel to Bahia holding top spot with 64 points, having lost only four of their 30 league fixtures this campaign. While recent competitive outings include low-scoring draws against Santos and Estudiantes, their away league record remains strong with eight victories and four draws from 15 road trips.
Historically, this fixture has heavily favored the visitors, with Flamengo claiming victory in nine of the previous ten meetings between the sides. However, with creative midfielder G. de Arrascaeta and defender Ayrton Lucas sidelined through injury, Flamengo face a structured Bahia side that has failed to score only once at home all season.
Key factors
- Flamengo lead the Serie A standings with 64 points and have lost only four of their 30 league games this season.
- Bahia are difficult to beat on home soil, losing only twice in 15 home fixtures while conceding just 14 goals.
- Flamengo have won nine of the last ten head-to-head meetings between the two clubs across all competitions.
- The head-to-head history features low goal tallies, averaging exactly 2.0 goals per match with under 2.5 goals hitting in 70 percent of their last ten encounters.
- Flamengo are without key contributors G. de Arrascaeta and Ayrton Lucas through injury, while Bahia are missing Leo Vieira.
Team news
Bahia
- Leo VieiraKnee Injury
- R. GomezYellow Cards
- Jean LucasYellow Cards
Flamengo
- Ayrton LucasThigh Injury
- Evertton AraujoThigh Injury
- G. de ArrascaetaWrist Injury
- DaniloInactive
- S. NiguezInactive
Team news last updated Oct 18 (6 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Bahia at home plus Flamengo away).
Key players this season
Bahia
- Luciano Juba10G
Flamengo
- Pedro16G · 6A
- Samuel Lino9G · 8A
- J. Carrascal8A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FlamengoPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +36 | 67 |
| 2 | PalmeirasPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +32 | 66 |
| 3 | Atletico ParanaensePromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +12 | 53 |
| 4 | CruzeiroPromotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage) | 31 | +4 | 51 |
| 5 | FluminensePromotion - Copa Libertadores (Qualification) | 31 | +10 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MGPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +7 | 50 |
| 7 | BahiaPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +5 | 49 |
| 8 | SantosPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +2 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao PauloPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +1 | 42 |
| 10 | RB BragantinoPromotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | 31 | +3 | 41 |
Head-to-head
- 1
- Bahia
- 0
- Draws
- 9
- Flamengo
Flamengo have won 9 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.0 goals a game, only 30% went over 2.5.
- 2026-10-18Bahia0-3Flamengo
- 2026-04-19Flamengo2-0Bahia
- 2025-10-05Bahia1-0Flamengo
- 2025-05-11Flamengo1-0Bahia
- 2024-10-05Bahia0-2Flamengo
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