Flamengo vs Bahia prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 20, 2026
Serie A Brazil
In the 12th round of the Brazilian Serie A on April 20, 2026, Flamengo will play Bahia. The title holders are expected to win at home.
Flamengo vs Bahia: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Rio de Janeiro took everything last season, winning both Serie A and the Copa Libertadores. However, the architect of these achievements, Filipe Luís, was dismissed after a poor start to the new football year. His replacement, Jardim, managed to win the state championship and began with victories in the Brasileirão, but there was already a draw with Corinthians and a loss to Red Bull Bragantino. Afterwards, though, they overcame both Santos and Fluminense in the derby. In the Copa Libertadores, the Brazilians won against both Cusco and Independiente Medellín.
The team from Salvador surprised in 2025, collecting 60 points and finishing seventh. This even allowed them to qualify for the Copa Libertadores qualification, but the Brazilians disappointed there, losing to O'Higgins on penalties after exchanging away wins. However, they won the state championship again, and also secured several victories at the start of Serie A, including success against Mirassol in the most recent round.
The title holders currently average only 1.80 goals per match scored, while conceding one per game. Alexandre and his teammates are performing quite solidly: scoring 1.5 goals per match and conceding one.
Previous Matches: Flamengo vs Bahia
Since 2019, Flamengo has won twelve consecutive matches. However, in October they lost 0-1.
The champion has finally found their form. They are expected to beat this opponent at home with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.80).
Flamengo vs Bahia: Key Stats and Trends
- Flamengo has won their last four matches
- 60% of Flamengo's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.8
- Bahia has won eight of their last eleven matches
- 60% of Bahia's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.5
Flamengo vs Bahia: Probable Starting Lineups
Flamengo plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Rossi - Alex Sandro, Vitão, Danilo, Guillermo Varela - Jorginho, Everton Araujo - Lino, De Arrascaeta, Lucas Paquetá - Pedro Abreu
Bahia plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Leo Vieira - Luciano, Santiago Ramos, David, Acevedo - Jean Lucas, Alexandre, Everton Ribeiro - Pulga, Everaldo, Oliveira
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