In the Brazil Cup quarter-final on September 11, 2025, the return match between Fluminense and Bahia will take place. The visitors need only to hold a draw to advance.
Our Forecast for the Fluminense vs Bahia Match
The club from Rio de Janeiro managed to collect only 46 points in 2024, four more than the relegated Atlético Paranaense. On the other hand, that was enough to finish in thirteenth place. Their current opponents finished with 53 points and in the eighth position at that time.
This sent the Brazilians to the Copa Libertadores, where they took third place in the group, after which they lost to América de Cali (0-0 and 0-2) in the less prestigious Copa Sudamericana. In the championship, they manage to win half of the matches, which allows them to finish in fourth place. The home team performs well in the Copa Sudamericana. Avenge for their compatriots against América, the team will play in the quarterfinals against Lanús in September. And in the Club World Cup, they only lost to Chelsea in the semifinals, the eventual winner. However, in the Brasileirão, the results are more modest than those of the opponent: an equal number of wins and losses.
In the cup, Renato Gaúcho’s charges managed to overcome Águia de Marabú, Caxias, and Aparecidense. And in the last round they defeated Internacional. But then they lost 0-1. Prior to that, the club from Salvador beat Paysandu and, in the previous round, Retro.
Fluminense vs Bahia: Key Statistics and Trends
Fluminense has not won three consecutive games
On average, Fluminense scores 1.25 goals and concedes 1.4 goals per match
55% of Fluminense's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total number of goals per match is 2.65.
Bahia has won three of the last four encounters
On average, Bahia scores 1.4 goals and concedes 1.1 goals per match
50% of Bahia's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total number of goals per match is 2.5.
Fluminense vs Bahia: Potential Starting Lineups
Fluminense (potential lineup): Fabio - Rene, Freites, Tiago Silva, Samuel Xavier - Martinelli, Herkules, Gustavo, Serna, Canobbio - Everaldo
Bahia (potential lineup): Strada - Luciano, Ramos, David, Arias - Jean Lucas, Azevedo, Cauli, Everton Ribeiro, Kyki - Willian José
Previous Matches: Fluminense vs Bahia
The mentioned 1-0 result marks the third win in the last five head-to-head encounters with one defeat.
Free Forecast for the Fluminense vs Bahia Match
The hosts are expected to seek revenge, but the visitors will clearly sit deep in defense, trying to hold a goalless draw. We predict a "total under 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.89).
