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Santos vs Bahia Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 25-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Santos 2-1 Bahia
SantosDrawBahia
Over 2.5 goalsYes (61%)
Both teams to scoreYes (62%)
Santos host Bahia in Serie A's 32nd round at Estadio Urbano Caldeira. Both sides occupy the upper half of the table—Santos in eighth with 45 points, Bahia seventh with 49—making this a fixture between mid-table contenders with contrasting recent trajectories. The visitors hold a one-point advantage but arrive with a longer gap since their last recorded match, while the hosts are fresher off the pitch.
Team form
Santos
Santos have posted mixed results in their last five outings, winning once, drawing twice, and losing twice. They scored 5 goals and conceded 6 over that span, averaging 1.0 per game offensively and 1.2 defensively—below their season mean of 1.55 scored and 1.48 conceded. The loss to Flamengo (1-3 away) stands out as a heavy defeat, though the 2-0 home win over Remo showed they can be clinical when circumstances align. Possession and shot volume have been modest; their last recorded outing saw just 37% possession and 2 shots on goal.
Bahia
Bahia's recent form is notably stronger. They have won three of their last five, losing twice, and accumulated 9 goals while conceding 6—a rate of 1.8 per game offensively. The 3-0 dismantling of Atletico Paranaense and 2-0 shutout of Chapecoense-sc illustrate defensive solidity and attacking threat in equal measure. Their most recent match (against Chapecoense-sc) showed 65% possession, 6 shots on goal, and 1.83 expected goals, suggesting a side in command of their play. A 1-4 loss to Remo away is their only blemish, but the overall trajectory is upward.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is split. Santos won twice away (1-0 in 2019, 2-0 in 2014), while Bahia won twice at home (1-0 in 2018, 3-1 in 2017). A 0-0 draw in 2013 rounds out the five meetings. Home advantage has historically favored Bahia in direct contests, yet Santos have taken points from Bahia's ground in the distant past. The pattern offers little clear edge.
Key factors
Bahia's superior recent form—particularly their attacking output and defensive discipline—stands against Santos' home-ground advantage and season-long goal-scoring average. The bookmakers price a home win at 1.96, reflecting a narrow edge to the hosts. Both teams score in 61% of the implied scenarios, and over 2.5 goals sits at 58% probability, suggesting an open contest. Bahia's defensive record (1.26 conceded per game) is tighter than Santos' (1.48), yet Santos have scored more on average (1.55 vs 1.42). The midfield battle will likely determine whether either side can impose control; Bahia's 4-3-3 offers numerical advantage in that zone compared to Santos' 4-1-4-1.
Prediction
The data points to a narrow advantage for the hosts. Santos' home record and season-long offensive output provide a slight favourite status, despite Bahia's recent momentum. The visitors' defensive solidity and attacking efficiency in their last five games narrow the gap considerably. Both sides are capable of scoring, and the balance of expected output suggests a competitive, open match rather than a one-sided affair. A home win remains the most likely outcome, but the margins are tight.
Santos are slight favourites to take the three points. Expect a fairly open game with both teams likely to create chances. The fixture has the hallmarks of a competitive mid-table clash where recent form and home advantage pull in different directions, leaving the outcome genuinely uncertain.
Match info
Tournaments:
Serie A(Regular Season - 32)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Estadio Urbano Caldeira, Santos
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 67 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 31 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 66 |
| 3 |  Atletico Paranaense | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 53 |
| 4 |  Cruzeiro | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 51 |
| 5 |  Fluminense | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 51 |
| 6 |  Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 50 |
| 7 |  Bahia | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 49 |
| 8 |  Santos | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 45 |
| 9 |  Sao Paulo | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 42 |
| 10 |  RB Bragantino | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 41 |
| 11 |  Botafogo | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 39 |
| 12 |  Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 39 |
| 13 |  Vitoria | 31 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 37 |
| 14 |  Mirassol | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 36 |
| 15 |  Vasco DA Gama | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 35 |
| 16 |  Corinthians | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 33 |
| 17 |  Internacional | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 32 |
| 18 |  Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 31 |
| 19 |  Remo | 31 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 18 |
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