Bahia and Bragantino face each other on Wednesday 03.18.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie A 2026 match. The game will take place at Bahia's home ground, the Complexo Esportivo Cultural Octávio Mangabeira (Arena Fonte Nova).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Esporte Clube Bahia and Red Bull Bragantino, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Bahia vs Bragantino
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Bahia preview
Bahia heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie A: in 4 matches, Esporte Clube Bahia secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Esquadrão de Aço's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Bahia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 39 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Brazil Serie A, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Cristian Olivera has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Bahia has conceded 3 goals in the Brazil Serie A (an average of 0.75 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Bragantino preview
Bragantino comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie A. They have secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses.
Red Bull Bragantino's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Brazil Serie A, with an average of 0.8 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
RB Bragantino's offensive system is led by Gustavo Marques Alves, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian defender has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Henrique Barbosa. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 8 goals in 14 matches, averaging 0.57 per match.
Head to head: Bahia vs Bragantino
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Bahia
Brazil - Serie A
Bragantino
Brazil - Serie A
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L W W |
1.6 |
| Home | D W |
2 |
| Away | D L W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 0.8 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.46 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.57 | 1.16 |
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