Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Apr 2026

Série A Betting Preview: Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense

Sixth-placed Bahia clash with second-placed Athletico Paranaense at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Wednesday 1 April.

Bahia look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -123 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Athletico Paranaense.

Bahia suffered a defeat in their last game. A 4-1 scoreline occurred away from home against Remo. The Squad of Steel had the majority of the ball enjoying 61% possession and two shots on target, while Everaldo bagged the goal.

Athletico Paranaense have won three Série A matches on the bounce after recently recording a 4-1 home win against Botafogo. The Curitiba club recorded 43% possession and totalled seven shots on goal, while Kevin Viveros netted two, with Juan Aguirre and Lucas Esquivel also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Bahia are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Athletico, with a 1-1 draw occurring in the last clash. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Athletico PR	15	7	2	6	20	16	4	20:16	23
6	Bahia	14	6	4	4	20	18	2	20:18	22

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Bahia have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. The Salvador outfit have averaged 52.6% possession and 5.5 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.2 corners from 9.5 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Top scorer Luciano Juba has found the net 3 times, with Willian Jose and Jean Lucas getting 2 apiece. Willian Jose and Everton Ribeiro are the top assists makers with 2.

Athletico have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 1, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 8.0 attempts and 1.8 goals. Odair Hellmann's team average 46.8% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 5.3 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 7.5 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Kevin Viveros has top scored with 5 goals, while Stiven Mendoza and Julimar are next on 3 and 2. Gaston Americo Benavidez and Lucas Esquivel have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 8 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bahia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Leo Vieira (GK), Nicolas Acevedo, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos, Luciano Juba, Everton Ribeiro, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Cristian Olivera, Everaldo, Erick Pulga.

Athletico Paranaense confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Aderbar Santos (GK), Carlos Teran, Juan Aguirre, Leo, Gaston Americo Benavidez, Jadson, Luiz Gustavo, Dudu, Julimar, Stiven Mendoza, Kevin Viveros.

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

We really like Bahia at odds of -123 to win this Série A game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

It's essential to know the players who are missing for the next clash along with the form for each of the two sides. If you’re looking for the best Série A stats, we will showcase them and they provide the foundation for our football picks.

Key Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense league stats:

• Bahia have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Bahia have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you expect Bahia to claim a victory, why not consider a Match Result & Total bet where you can back this selection along with over or under a certain goal line, providing bigger odds in the process.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bahia 1 - 0 Athletico

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of the Squad of Steel at odds of +480. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luciano Juba to Score +700

Luciano Juba (Bahia) has managed two goals in his past five Série A matches. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +700.

Latest Luciano Juba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1700

Shots

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

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Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense 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 favourites are 55% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Bahia being priced at -120 to come away with a victory in this Série A encounter. At +350, Athletico Paranaense are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Bahia are -119, although Athletico are +0.5 at -103 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular, with punters able to land -118 for both BTTS Yes and No.

The leading football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Série A match, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+240

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+112

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-333

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

+106

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-118

Those interested in favourite Everaldo Stum to find the net first can get +430, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +180.

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

First

+180

Anytime

+430

Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

First

+260

Anytime

+650

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

First

+270

Anytime

+650

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Julimar Junior (Athletico PR)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico PR)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Xavier (Bahia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Caio Alexandre Souza e Silva (Bahia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jádson Alves (Athletico PR)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Everaldo Stum (Bahia)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Kevin Viveros (Athletico PR)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Michel Araujo (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Julimar Junior (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Stiven Mendoza (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Renan Peixoto Nepomuceno (Athletico PR)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Mateo Sanabria (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Olivera (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Éverton Ribeiro (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Isaac Lima (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Juba (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Zapelli (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-

Juan Camilo Portilla (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Caio Alexandre Souza e Silva (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Jádson Alves (Athletico PR)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Bahia vs Athletico Paranaense Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Bahia vs Athletico, check the team news first. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for Série A along with the latest injury news.

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