Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2026

Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -133

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The odds of -133 look too good to pass up when it comes to both Athletico Paranaense and Bahia scoring here. A nice potential return is on the cards by taking this BTTS Yes option and we think it has a good chance.

Check out the complete Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia Preview

Athletico Paranaense take on Bahia at Arena da Baixada, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Sunday 20 September.

Athletico Paranaense played Coritiba on the road in their last game. It was a 3-3 draw. The Hurricane ended up with just 39% possession and had five shots on target, while Luiz Gustavo, Arthur Dias and Kevin Viveros scored one goal each.

Bahia have won four consecutive games, recently recording a 2-1 home triumph against Remo. The Salvador side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 63% possession and nine shots on goal, while Jean Lucas and Luciano Juba were on the scoresheet.

H2H: 3-0 Victory for Bahia in Previous Head-to-Head Clash

Bahia have not lost any of the past four games against Athletico. Their last encounter saw Bahia win by a 3-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Bahia wins, two draws and three Athletico successes.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Athletico PR	33	15	9	9	50	40	10	50:40	54
6	Bahia	33	14	11	8	48	42	6	48:42	53

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5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.5 attempts. Athletico have had 42.9% possession and 3.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 17.1 attempts, while being awarded 7.0 corners.

Kevin Viveros leads the way with 8 goals, while Leozinho and Joao Cruz have 4 and 2 respectively. Leading assistor is Joao Cruz with 3.

Bahia have 5 victories and 5 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts. The Squad of Steel have averaged 55.5% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 5.7 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.

Alejo Veliz is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Jean Lucas, Luciano Juba, Erick and Erick Pulga have 2. Rodrigo Nestor is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletico Paranaense confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Mycael (GK), Dantas, Juan Aguirre, Arthur Dias, Gilberto Junior, Jadson, Luiz Gustavo, Lucas Esquivel, Leozinho, Stiven Mendoza, Kerwin Vargas.

Bahia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ronaldo (GK), Marcos Victor, David Duarte, Kanu, Luciano Juba, Erick, Nicolas Acevedo, Rodrigo Nestor, Ademir Santos, Alejo Veliz, Erick Pulga.

Main Match Prediction

It stands to reason that both teams can find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -133 for this Série A encounter means a nice return if the bet lands.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight Athletico PR games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Athletico PR games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Athletico PR games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bahia games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bahia games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Bahia games.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Série A stats that can also help to shape our picks.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletico 1 - 1 Bahia

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +510. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alejo Véliz Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Alejo Véliz (Bahia) can be backed to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -133. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Alejo Véliz Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

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Luciano Juba to Score +550

Luciano Juba (Bahia) has registered two goals in his past five Série A games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +550.

Latest Luciano Juba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+575

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Shots

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Bahia Over 4.5 Corners -105

The past five Bahia matches have seen them awarded an average of 5.80 corners, while Athletico Paranaense have conceded an average 7.20 corners in their previous five games. Bahia should be able to cover the line when it comes to Team Corners and betting odds of -105 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Athletico

Total

10.90 3.90 7.00

Home

10.30 5.80 4.50

Away

10.70 3.80 6.90

Bahia

Total

11.20 5.50 5.70

Home

11.20 6.60 4.60

Away

12.40 5.40 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-149

Under 10.5

+104

Athletico Corners

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-156

Bahia Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+760

2

+155

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Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Full-Time Result odds of +114 suggest that Athletico Paranaense are likely victors and there’s a 47% probability that the favourites win this Série A clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, Bahia are available at +225.

Athletico are available at odds of -118 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Bahia to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+235

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+115

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-312

12

-333

X2

-149

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-118

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-127

Over 2.5

-103

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-104

Jorge Rivaldo can be backed to find the net anytime at +170, with +420 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Jorge Rivaldo (Athletico PR)

First

+420

Anytime

+170

Leozinho (Athletico PR)

First

+500

Anytime

+210

Willian José (Bahia)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Alejo Véliz (Bahia)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

First

+750

Anytime

+290

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

First

+750

Anytime

+300

Kerwin Vargas (Athletico PR)

First

+850

Anytime

+340

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

First

+950

Anytime

+380

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

First

+950

Anytime

+400

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

First

+1050

Anytime

+430

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

First

+1150

Anytime

+460

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Luiz Gustavo (Athletico PR)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+1300

Anytime

+550

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

First

+1400

Anytime

+600

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

First

+1600

Anytime

+650

Alejandro Garcia (Athletico PR)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico PR)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Jádson Alves (Athletico PR)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Lucas Esquivel (Athletico PR)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

'Filipinho' Costa Silva (Athletico PR)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Léo (Athletico PR)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Leozinho (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Alejo Véliz (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Kerwin Vargas (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Jorge Rivaldo (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Luiz Gustavo (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Garcia (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Jádson Alves (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Esquivel (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Léo (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

'Filipinho' Costa Silva (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Jorge Rivaldo (Athletico PR)

Over 3.5

-105

Under 3.5

-

Leozinho (Athletico PR)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Alejo Véliz (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+133

Under 2.5

-

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Kerwin Vargas (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Luiz Gustavo (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Garcia (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Jádson Alves (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Esquivel (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-

'Filipinho' Costa Silva (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia Lineups & Team News

Check the Athletico vs Bahia team news before you place your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A along with up-to-date injury news.

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