Bahia vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Nov 2025

Série A Betting Preview: Bahia vs Fortaleza

Bahia go head-to-head with Fortaleza, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Thursday 20 November.

We’re siding with Fortaleza on the Asian Handicap +1 at -100, with a confident feeling that they can win or draw when going up against Bahia. There’s the bonus of a one-goal defeat meaning our stake is refunded.

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Bahia played Internacional on their travels in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw. The Salvador team had the majority of the ball boasting 62% possession and four shots on target, with Willian Jose and Tiago scoring one goal each.

Fortaleza played Atlético Mineiro on their travels in their previous game. It was a 3-3 draw. The Lion of the Pici had 46% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Deyverson scored a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Fortaleza draw 1-1 at home to Bahia when the teams last went head-to-head. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Bahia, three for Fortaleza and two draws.

Série A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Bahia	33	15	8	10	44	40	4	44:40	53
19	Fortaleza	33	7	10	16	34	51	-17	34:51	31

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Bahia have had 54.3% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.3 corners.

Top scorer is Willian Jose on 6 goals, while Tiago and Rodrigo Nestor have both racked up 2. Ademir Santos is the leading assists maker with 2.

Fortaleza have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. Martin Palermo's side average 46.0% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.

Adam Bareiro is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Deyverson on 3, with Matheus Pereira and two others bagging 1. Eros Mancuso and Breno Lopes have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Bahia predicted lineup (4-3-3): Ronaldo (GK), Santiago Arias, David Duarte, Santi Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba, Erick Carvalho, Jean Lucas, Caio Alexandre, Ademir Santos, Willian José, Erick Pulga.

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-3-3): Brenno Costa (GK), Eros Mancuso, Lucas Gazal, Gaston Avila, Bruno Pacheco, Pierre, Tomas Pochettino, Lucas Crispim, José Herrera, Deyverson, Breno Lopes.

Bahia vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Bahia vs Fortaleza betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, corners analysis, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

For Fortaleza +1 to secure a return at -100, we need a win or a draw in this Série A encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

The Série A tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Bahia vs Fortaleza league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Fortaleza in 11 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in 2 consecutive games against Fortaleza.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bahia 1 - 1 Fortaleza

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Breno Lopes to Score +500

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) has racked up two goals in his past ten Série A games on the road. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +500.

Latest Breno Lopes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1300

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

Fortaleza Over 3.5 Corners -122

Fortaleza have had over 3.5 corners in seven consecutive games, while the previous 5 Bahia matches have seen them concede an average of 6.60 corners. We recommend backing the -122 that Fortaleza are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bahia

Total

9.70 4.40 5.30

Home

8.10 4.80 3.30

Away

9.60 3.60 6.00

Fortaleza

Total

12.00 5.90 6.10

Home

12.30 7.30 5.00

Away

9.80 4.20 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-143

Bahia Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-141

Fortaleza Corners

Over 3.5

-118

Under 3.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+750

2

+260

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Bahia vs Fortaleza Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bahia are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this Série A encounter. The -204 for them coming out on top suggests a 67% probability based on their latest betting odds. Fortaleza are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +480.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Bahia at -102 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Fortaleza at +430. The draw is the third option at +150.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

-204

X

+350

2

+480

Half-Time Result

1

-102

X

+150

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-556

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+310

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-127

2 Hcp +1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-103

Those interested in Willian José to find the net anytime can get +140, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +370.

Willian José (Bahia)

First

+140

Anytime

+370

Tiago Souza de Jesus Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Adam Bareiro (Fortaleza)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+400

Anytime

+1150

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Matheus Pereira da Silva (Fortaleza)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Tiago Souza de Jesus Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+120

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+105

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-122

Adam Bareiro (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-119

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-200

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-208

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-217

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-250

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-263

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-313

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-400

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-417

Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-435

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Matheus Pereira da Silva (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

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Bahia vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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