Coritiba vs Bahia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
Serie A Brazil
In the 17th round of the Brazilian Serie A on May 26, 2026, a match will take place between Coritiba and Bahia. The visitors certainly won't give in easily.
Coritiba vs Bahia: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Curitiba managed to return from Serie B last season, even taking first place there. Their start at a higher level has been decent, though not spectacular—after the first fifteen matches, they recorded an equal number of wins, draws, and losses (five each). Their only convincing win was against Santos, whom they defeated 3-0. However, they also lost to Santos in the cup without a chance.
The team from Salvador pleasantly surprised in 2025 by finishing in seventh place. But in the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians were denied entry by O'Higgins. They also failed to impress in the cup against modest Remo. In Serie A, after a good start, their form noticeably dipped since late March. At least they managed a draw with Gremio.
The newly promoted team averages 1.31 goals scored per match and concedes about the same—1.19 per game. Willian José and company have performed slightly better so far: 1.4 goals scored and 1.27 conceded per match.
Previous Matches: Coritiba vs Bahia
Bahia won four consecutive meetings, but the teams have not faced each other since 2023.
This pair is rightly considered evenly matched. In this case, it's better to limit the bet to "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.78).
Coritiba vs Bahia: Key Statistics and Trends
- Coritiba has won just one of their last eight matches
- 44% of Coritiba's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.5 goals per match
- Bahia has lost five of their last nine matches
- 67% of Bahia's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.67 goals per match
Coritiba vs Bahia: Possible Starting Lineups
Coritiba plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pedro Rangel – Jonathan, Melo, Jaci, Tinga – Paulista, Gomes – Lavega, Josué, Ronier – Rocha
Bahia plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Leo Vieira – Luciano, Ramos, Deivid, Acevedo – Jean Lucas, Eric – Pulga, Ribeiro, Oliveira – Willian José
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