Bahia vs Ceara prediction and betting tips on April 22, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 5th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Bahia and Ceara will play a match on April 22, 2025. Both clubs hope to finish the encounter on a positive note against such an opponent.
Our Prediction for Bahia vs Ceara
The team from Salvador had a decent previous season. They earned 53 points, which allowed them to finish eighth in the country's Serie A. Their opponent from Fortaleza only managed to secure fourth place in the second division in 2024. However, that was enough for another promotion.
The newcomer was initially seen as one of the potential outsiders. Yet they won the state championship, made some progress in the cup, and started Serie A with four points, earned against Red Bull Bragantino and Gremio, only losing away to Juventude afterwards. Still, they bounced back at home by defeating Vasco da Gama.
Rogério Ceni's squad, after overcoming Strongest and Boston River in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers, made it to the main tournament. There, they managed to win against Uruguay’s Nacional after a draw away at Internacional. In the previous round, playing at home against Atletico Nacional, they secured a 1-0 victory. Meanwhile, they also became champions of the Baiano state and began the national championship with a string of draws, but suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat to Cruzeiro.
Bahia vs Ceara: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bahia have drawn five of their last seven matches
- On average, Bahia scores 1 goal and concedes 1.75 goals per match
- 75% of Bahia's matches end with both teams scoring, with a match average of 2.75 total goals
- Ceara has won twice in their last three games
- On average, Ceara scores 1.75 goals and concedes 1.25 goals per match
- 75% of Ceara’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3 goals per match
Bahia vs Ceara: Probable Starting Lineups
Bahia (probable lineup): Strada – Luciano, Ramos, Canu, Gilberto – Jean Lucas, Caio Alexandre, Everton Ribeiro – da Costa Farias, Willian Jose, Ademir Santos
Ceara (probable lineup): Bruno Dinis – Mateus Bahia, Willian Machado, Marlon Borges, Fabiano – Fagundes, Fernando Sobral, Munyi, Fernandinho, Galeano – Pedro Raul
Previous Matches: Bahia vs Ceara
In the last six encounters, Ceara has managed just one draw and lost all the other matches, including twice in the spring within the Copa do Nordeste.
Free Prediction for Bahia vs Ceara
The home side are considered favorites, but they are playing in an unusually tight schedule, which makes things difficult. The visitors should capitalize on that and are likely to avoid defeat (odds – 1.98).
Follow the Brazilian Serie A standings and keep track of your team's form before placing a bet on the next match.