Corinthians will kick off their Brasileiro Serie A campaign with a trip to Arena Fonte Nova for their encounter with Bahia on Monday, 31 March 2025. Which of these teams will emerge victorious after all is said and done?
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Bahia vs Corinthians predictions: One team to draw blanks
Key stats
- Corinthians have kept three consecutive clean sheets.
- Bahia failed to score in four of their last six encounters with Corinthians.
- Only one goal was scored in Corinthians’ last three trips to this stadium.
- Corinthians opened the scoring in seven of their last nine matches.
Correct score prediction: Bahia 0-1 Corinthians
Corinthians won the last two encounters between these teams without conceding. They also did not concede in their last three trips to Arena Fonte Nova.
The Paulista Serie A champions won three of their last four games, keeping three clean sheets in the process. On that note, we are confident that Corinthians will claim all the spoils.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bahia are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Bahia have strung together a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning the Baiano Serie A title. They were eighth in the Brazilian top flight last season with a 15-8-15 win-draw-loss record.
On the other hand, Corinthians finished just above Bahia last season. Like Bahia, they won their regional title, defeating Palmeiras in the Paulista Serie A final.
As it stands, Bahia are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, the last three meetings between these teams at this stadium went below the 1.5-goal line. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/10 (1.90). That one has a 52.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Bahia avoid a third straight defeat?
Corinthians defeated Bahia twice in as many encounters last season. They have lost only once in the last six meetings between these teams, keeping four clean sheets in the process.
Brazil Serie A 03/12/24
Corinthians
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 21/07/24
EC Bahia
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 25/11/23
Corinthians
EC Bahia
Brazil Serie A 22/07/23
EC Bahia
Corinthians
Brazil Serie A 06/10/21
Corinthians
EC Bahia
Bahia preview: Hunting for their first top-flight title since 1988
Midfielder David Duarte and defender Iago are both expected to be unavailable for Bahia’s first Brasileiro game this season because of injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ronaldo (GK), Gilberto, Duarte, Rezende, Borduchi, Cauly, Nestor, Acevedo, Erick, Kayky & Rodriguez.
Brazil Serie A 11/05/25
L
Flamengo
1
EC Bahia
0
Copa Libertadores 07/05/25
L
Nacional De Football
3
EC Bahia
1
Brazil Serie A 04/05/25
W
Botafogo
0
EC Bahia
1
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Paysandu
0
EC Bahia
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
W
Palmeiras
0
EC Bahia
1
Corinthians preview: Eyeing their first Brasileiro title since 2017
Corinthians, on the other hand, have no injury worries ahead of their league opener.
Predicted lineup: Souza (GK), Matheuzinho, Torres, Henrique, Angileri, Charles, Raniele, Carillo, Garro, Alberto & Depay.
Brazil Serie A 10/05/25
L
Mirassol
2
Corinthians
1
Copa Sudamericana 07/05/25
D
America de Cali
1
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 03/05/25
W
Internacional
2
Corinthians
4
Copa do Brasil 01/05/25
W
Gremio Novorizontino
0
Corinthians
1
Brazil Serie A 27/04/25
L
Flamengo
4
Corinthians
0
Player to watch: Yuri Alberto
Yuri Alberto has a solid track record against Bahia, with three direct goal involvements in the last two clashes between these teams. The former Zenit St. Petersburg forward was the joint top-scorer in the Brazilian top flight last season.
Interestingly, Alberto scored in his last nine Serie A games last season and will look to extend that streak in Corinthians' season opener.