Our Predictions
Bahia is in better form, with 3 wins in their last 5 home matches and higher motivation. Playing at home, they've beaten Fortaleza in 3 of the last 5 direct meetings. Fortaleza is struggling both away and overall. The odds of 1.62 show Bahia as clear favorites.
Recent head-to-head matches have mostly been close contests with just one or two goals. Bahia focuses on tight defense at home, and Fortaleza has issues scoring away. Odds of 1.73 show bookmakers expect a lower-scoring match.
Bahia has kept 8 clean sheets, and Fortaleza often struggles for goals on the road. With Kuscevic out, Fortaleza may not attack with force. At odds of 1.70, the chance of only Bahia scoring looks strong.
Extratips Match Prediction: Bahia vs Fortaleza – Serie A Betano Showdown
Welcome to Extratips! Let's dive into the big clash coming up – Bahia hosts Fortaleza in a key Serie A Betano fixture on November 20, 2025. Kick off is set for 21:00 local time in Brazil. Bahia sits 5th in the league with 49 points. Fortaleza is struggling at 18th, having collected just 24 points so far.
Bahia has a strong record at home, winning 3 of their last 5 home games. Fortaleza, meanwhile, has lost 3 away in the same stretch. Both teams share a balanced head-to-head over the years, but Bahia has won 3 of the last 5 encounters. Recent news highlights Bahía's attacking duo, Willian José and M Araújo, who’ve combined for 11 goals.
The odds have Bahia favored to win at 1.62, with a draw at 3.60 and Fortaleza an away upset at 5.50. Both teams to score is priced at 2.05 for 'Yes'. This implies Bahia should press for points, especially as they chase top spots. Fortaleza needs a turnaround to avoid falling further behind.
Fortaleza is missing key defender Kuscevic through suspension, and Bahia is at full strength. Expect Bahia to push forward early. Will Bahia's attack be too much for Fortaleza? Or will Fortaleza’s resilience surprise us? Get ready for a contest full of action, chances, and drama!
Quick Stats
- Bahia: 14W-7D-8L (49 pts)
- Fortaleza: 6W-6D-16L (24 pts)
- Last H2H: Fortaleza 1-1 Bahia (Jul 2025)
- Top Scorers: Willian José (Bahia – 7 goals), Luciano Juba (Fortaleza – 5 goals)
- Key Missing: Kuscevic (Fortaleza, suspended)
Storylines:
- Can Bahia maintain their home form?
- Will Fortaleza spark a late revival?
- Could this be the turning point in their season?