Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
On September 21, 2026, Athletico Paranaense will host Bahia in the 28th round of Brazil's Serie A. The home side is determined to claim another victory.
Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia: team news and expert analysis
The Curitiba-based club were relegated to Serie B at the end of 2024, but finished runners-up there. Since returning, they have remained among the leaders in Brazil's top flight, with only a pair of teams pulling clear at the top. However, slip-ups are becoming more frequent, and they drew 3-3 with Coritiba in the most recent round.
The Salvador-based side finished seventh last season with 60 points. However, O'Higgins denied the Brazilians a place in the Copa Libertadores: they exchanged wins with the Chileans before losing the tie on penalties. Bahia endured a slump domestically in the spring and were also knocked out of the cup. But by autumn, they had found excellent form. They confirmed it against Remo, winning 2-1.
The newcomers are averaging 1.52 goals scored and 1.15 conceded per match. Rogério Ceni's men are currently scoring an average of 1.56 goals away from home while conceding 1.22.
Previous matches: Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia
The last four meetings have alternated between draws and Bahia wins.
Less faith is being placed in the visitors, but they will clearly be travelling with points in mind. Our pick is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.73).
Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia: key statistics and trends
- Athletico Paranaense have won one of their last five matches
- In 56% of Athletico Paranaense's matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.67
- Bahia are unbeaten in eleven consecutive matches
- In 67% of Bahia's matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.78
Athletico Paranaense vs Bahia: possible starting lineups
Athletico Paranaense play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Mycael - Arthur Dias, Aguirre, Joao Dantas - Luis Gustavo, Jadson Alves, Mendoza, Gilberto - Joao Cruz, Leozinho - Viveros
Bahia play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Strada - Luciano, Santiago Ramos, David, Gomes - Rodrigo Nestor, Acevedo, Erick - Erick Pulga, Veles, Oliveira
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