Fortaleza EC
Football Brazilian Série A Sat 19 Jul 15:00
EC Bahia
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Fortaleza vs Bahia

Fortaleza host Bahia in this Brazilian Série A match, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 19 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Bahia Worth Backing

We think that Bahia 0.0 looks like the best bet to have against Fortaleza. The Asian Handicap odds of -108 looks really appealing, with money refunded if the game is drawn.

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Fortaleza 4-1 Victors When Teams Met Last

Fortaleza have lost their last five games, most recently suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Ceará. The Lion of the Pici enjoyed 60% possession, but were unable to manage a shot on target.

Bahia have won three on the spin after recently recording a 2-1 home victory over Atlético Mineiro. The Salvador club enjoyed 47% possession and five shots on goal, with Luciano Juba and Michel Araujo both on target.

Four days ago, Bahia hosted América de Cali in the Copa Sudamericana and drew 0-0.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-1 home victory for Fortaleza when they last faced Bahia. Bahia have won five of the previous 10 H2H meetings, with Fortaleza getting three victories along with two draws.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Bahia logo Bahia 13 7 3 3 16 12 4 16:12 24
19 Fortaleza logo Fortaleza 13 2 4 7 12 19 -7 12:19 10
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Fortaleza – Last 10 League Games

Fortaleza have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team have averaged 49.9% possession and 7.1 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 4.0 corners from 6.0 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Yago Pikachu and Juan Martin Lucero lead the way with 2 goals, while Breno Lopes has 1. Tomas Pochettino, Marinho and Juan Martin Lucero have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Bahia – Last 10 League Games

Bahia have 7 victories and 3 defeats, with an average of 1.2 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.6% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 10.7 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Michel Araujo has top scored with 3, while Luciano Juba and Willian Jose are next best on 2. Cauly Oliveira Souza, Erick Pulga and Erick have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Fortaleza predicted lineup (4-3-3): Magrão (GK), Emanuel Brítez, Benjamin Kuscevic, Gaston Avila, Diogo Barbosa, Emmanuel Martinez, Matheus Pereira, Lucas Sasha, Marinho, Juan Martin Lucero, Breno Lopes.

Bahia predicted lineup (4-3-3): Marcos Felipe (GK), Gilberto, David Duarte, Santi Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Everton Ribeiro, Ademir Santos, Luciano Rodríguez, Erick Pulga.

Fortaleza vs Bahia Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Fortaleza vs Bahia betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

Bahia 0.0 on the Asian Handicap look really appealing when it comes to this Série A encounter. The odds of -108 offer plenty of appeal and we’re expecting a bright display from the visitors.

The latest Série A injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Fortaleza vs Bahia league stats:

  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Bahia in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Bahia in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line has been covered by Bahia in 3 consecutive games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 5 consecutive games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Fortaleza in 7 of their last 10 games against Bahia.

Bahia 0.0 Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 51.9% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Fortaleza Fortaleza logo 0 - 1 Bahia logo Bahia

Bahia are available to back at +600 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Breno Lopes Over 0.5 Shots On Target -135 bet365 logo

Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) can be backed to register one or more shots on goal at -135. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

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Erick Pulga To Score +380 bet365 logo

Erick Pulga (Bahia) can be wagered to score at +380. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Bahia Under 4.5 Corners -125 bet365 logo

Bahia have had under 4.5 corners in 8 of the past 10 away matches, while Fortaleza have conceded less than 4.5 corners in three straight games. We advise betting on the -125 that Bahia won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Fortaleza Logo Fortaleza
Total
11.10 7.10 4.00
Home
9.60 5.90 3.70
Away
10.80 5.30 5.50
Bahia Logo Bahia
Total
9.80 4.50 5.30
Home
9.30 4.80 4.50
Away
9.90 4.50 5.40
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Bahia 0.0 -108
Total Goals Under 2.5 -163
Shots On Target Breno Lopes Over 0.5 -135

If you want to follow our bet builder, try Bahia on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, two or less goals to be registered and Breno Lopes (Fortaleza) to have one or more shots on target.

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Fortaleza vs Bahia 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.

Close Game On the Cards According to Latest Odds

Bahia are available at betting odds of +175 to beat Fortaleza, with their opponents trading at the same price with the bookies. Should you wish to back the draw, it’s on offer at +200 for this Série A encounter.

If you want a different angle, Fortaleza are available at +240 when it comes to Half-Time Result. Opponents Bahia are the same odds for this market and the draw is +105.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -105 and No at -125.

The best football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest Série A games. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Luciano Rodríguez Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite Luciano Rodríguez to find the net first can get +540, while the Anytime Goalscorer angle could hold more appeal and this is +270.

Player Goals
Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
First
+270
Anytime
+540
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
First
+275
Anytime
+575
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Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
First
+290
Anytime
+575
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Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
First
+330
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
+104
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
+102
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Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-156
Under 0.5
-108
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Breno Lopes (Fortaleza)
Over 0.5
-135
Under 0.5
-125
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Player Shots
Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
Over 2.5
+106
Under 2.5
-
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Juan Lucero (Fortaleza)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Erick Pulga (Bahia)
Over 2.5
+123
Under 2.5
-
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Deyverson Silva Acosta (Fortaleza)
Over 1.5
-238
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats
Fortaleza logo Fortaleza League Stats
Bahia logo Bahia League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Fortaleza vs Bahia Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Fortaleza vs Bahia team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Série A lineups and the latest on injuries.

Fortaleza Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Bahia Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Fortaleza Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

15 Magrão
33 Emanuel Brítez 13 Benjamin Kuscevic 32 Gaston Avila 16 Diogo Barbosa
8 Emmanuel Martinez 5 Matheus Pereira 88 Lucas Sasha
11 Marinho 9 Juan Martin Lucero 26 Breno Lopes
22 Marcos Felipe
2 Gilberto 33 David Duarte 21 Santi Ramos Mingo 46 Luciano Juba
19 Caio Alexandre 6 Jean Lucas 10 Everton Ribeiro
7 Ademir Santos 17 Luciano Rodríguez 16 Erick Pulga

Bahia Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Fortaleza Lineups

13 Jul Série A
Fortaleza 0-1 Ceará
12 Jun Série A
Fortaleza 2-3 Santos
01 Jun Série A
Flamengo 5-0 Fortaleza
29 May Copa Libertadores
Racing Club 1-0 Fortaleza
25 May Série A
Fortaleza 0-2 Cruzeiro
21 May Copa do Brasil
Fortaleza 2-5 Retro FC

Previous Bahia Lineups

15 Jul Copa Sudamericana
Bahia 0-0 América de Cali
12 Jul Série A
Bahia 2-1 Atlético MG
12 Jun Série A
Bragantino 0-3 Bahia
31 May Série A
Bahia 2-1 São Paulo
28 May Copa Libertadores
Internacional 2-1 Bahia
25 May Série A
Grêmio 1-0 Bahia

Injuries & Suspensions

Fortaleza Injury Table
Type Name Info
Bruno Pacheco Other
David Luiz Thigh
Bahia Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cruzeiro 14 9 3 2 23:9 30
2 Flamengo 13 8 3 2 26:5 27
3 Bragantino 14 8 3 3 18:14 27
4 Bahia 13 7 3 3 16:12 24
5 Palmeiras 12 7 2 3 13:9 23
6 Botafogo 13 6 4 3 16:7 22
7 Fluminense 12 6 2 4 15:14 20
8 Atlético MG 13 5 5 3 14:12 20
9 Corinthians 14 5 4 5 15:17 19
10 Ceará 13 5 3 5 14:12 18
11 Mirassol 12 4 6 2 18:13 18
12 Grêmio 13 4 4 5 13:19 16
13 Santos 13 4 2 7 12:14 14
14 Internacional 13 3 5 5 13:18 14
15 Vasco da Gama 13 4 1 8 14:18 13
16 São Paulo 14 2 7 5 12:18 13
17 Vitória 14 2 6 6 10:15 12
18 Juventude 12 3 2 7 10:24 11
19 Fortaleza 13 2 4 7 12:19 10
20 Sport Recife 12 0 3 9 5:20 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cruzeiro 7 6 1 0 14:4 19
2 Flamengo 7 5 2 0 19:1 17
3 Bahia 7 5 2 0 10:5 17
4 Botafogo 6 4 2 0 13:4 14
5 Bragantino 8 4 2 2 9:9 14
6 Corinthians 7 4 1 2 11:7 13
7 Ceará 7 4 1 2 8:4 13
8 Fluminense 6 4 1 1 8:6 13
9 Atlético MG 6 3 3 0 8:4 12
10 Grêmio 7 3 3 1 7:6 12
11 Mirassol 5 3 2 0 10:5 11
12 Juventude 7 3 2 2 9:7 11
13 Internacional 6 3 1 2 8:5 10
14 Vasco da Gama 7 3 1 3 8:7 10
15 São Paulo 7 2 3 2 6:8 9
16 Santos 6 2 2 2 6:5 8
17 Vitória 6 2 2 2 6:6 8
18 Palmeiras 6 2 2 2 4:4 8
19 Fortaleza 7 2 1 4 10:8 7
20 Sport Recife 5 0 2 3 2:8 2