Vitória and Bahia face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie A season. The game takes place at Estádio Manoel Barradas (Barradão) on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Esporte Clube Vitória vs Esporte Clube Bahia, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Vitória vs Bahia

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Vitória and Bahia, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

👉 Our prediction is: Vitória to win

Vitória vs Bahia has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Vitória to win on the 1X2 market.

Vitória will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Leão da Barra preview

Vitória comes into the match having played 23 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.26 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 11 draws, and 15 losses.

Vitória's attack has scored 74 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.54.

The offence system of Vitória is led by Renato Kayzer de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Erick de Arruda Serafim, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 33 goals with an average of 1.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 59 goals conceded in 48 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.

Esquadrão de Aço preview

On the other hand, Bahia comes into the match having played 23 games in the Brazil Serie A so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.48 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses.

Bahia's attack has scored 68 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie A, averaging 1.39 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.79.

The offence system of Bahia is led by Luciano Batista da Silva Junior as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Éverton Ribeiro, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.22 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.

Head to head: Vitória vs Bahia

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Vitória

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W L L

1.2

Home W W L W W

2.4

Away L L L D W

0.8

Away Team

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Bahia

Brazil - Serie A

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D D D

1

Home D D W W D

1.8

Away D D D L L

0.6

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Published on 20 August 2026, at 20:12 Last updated on 22 August 2026, at 04:27
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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