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 at Arena Fonte Nova, 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.

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
4	Bahia	3	2	1	0	4	2	2	4:2	7

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Bahia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ronaldo (GK), Gilberto Junior, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos, Luciano Juba, Erick, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Ademir Santos, Willian Jose, Erick Pulga.

Fortaleza confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Brenno (GK), Eros Mancuso, Lucas Gazal, Gaston Avila, Bruno Pacheco, Pierre, Matheus Pereira, Jose Herrera, Breno Lopes, Tomas Pochettino, Adam Bareiro.

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: Erick Pulga Over 0.5 Shots On Target -159

Erick Pulga (Bahia) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at -159. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Erick Pulga Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-105

Shots

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

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Breno Lopes to Score +500

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) has racked up two goals in his past ten Série A away games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +500.

Latest Breno Lopes Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Shots

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

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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

-141

Bahia Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-137

Fortaleza Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-116

Most Corners

1

-294

X

+750

2

+275

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Bahia vs Fortaleza 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.

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 +510.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Bahia at -104 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Fortaleza at +440. The draw is the third option at +155.

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 -130.

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Full-Time Result

1

-204

X

+340

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

-104

X

+155

2

+440

Double Chance

1X

-909

12

-526

X2

+148

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+330

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-127

2 Hcp +1

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+117

Over 2.5

-152

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-110

Those interested in Willian José to find the net anytime can get +115, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +300.

Willian José (Bahia)

First

+115

Anytime

+300

Tiago Souza de Jesus Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+180

Anytime

+450

Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

First

+270

Anytime

+700

Adam Bareiro (Fortaleza)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Matheus Pereira da Silva (Fortaleza)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Gilberto Moraes Júnior (Bahia)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Tiago Souza de Jesus Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-105

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-133

Adam Bareiro (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-208

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-217

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-286

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Nicolás Acevedo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Lucas Crispim (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Matheus Pereira da Silva (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-625

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Gilberto Moraes Júnior (Bahia)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Willian José (Bahia)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-

Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-

Erick Pulga (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Jean Lucas Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-

Tiago Souza de Jesus Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-104

Under 1.5

-

Jose Herrera (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Yago Souza Lisboa "Pikachu" (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Nestor (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Erick Luis Carvalho (Bahia)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Adam Bareiro (Fortaleza)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

-

Santi Ramos Mingo (Bahia)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Bahia vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News

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