Bahia vs Santos Prediction: Santos must react

Bahia vs Santos: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 24, 2025

In the last round, Santos suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in its history, and the club's management decided to terminate coach Cléber Xavier's contract. Neymar's team lost 6-0 at home against Vasco da Gama and needs to react quickly.

Bahia: Form and statistics

Bahia recorded a significant 2-1 away win against Corinthians and has now gone eight games without defeat in the league. The Baianos are in fourth place with 33 points and have increased their lead over fifth-placed Botafogo to four points. Rogério Ceni's men put in a solid performance at the Neo Química Arena, showing confidence after a 3-3 draw at home to Fluminense, where they made several defensive errors. Bahia won 2-1, with goals from Michel Araújo in the 2nd minute and Willian José in the 43rd minute from a penalty. Corinthians scored its only goal in the 31st minute through Gui Negão. The Paulistas tried everything to get the equalizer in the second half, but Bahia was able to maintain its lead until the end, despite some suffering. Corinthians finished with 67% possession and had 24 shots, but failed to convert the chances. In midweek, Bahia qualified for the Copa do Nordeste final by defeating Ceará 1-0 at home. Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti attended the game, no doubt to watch Jean Lucas, who is on the Italian's preliminary list.

Bahia: Lineup

Éverton Ribeiro is back after suspension, but now it is Erick Pulga's turn to face a one-match ban. Influential midfielder Caio Alexandre is injured.

🔖Bahia starting lineup (4-3-3)

Ronaldo – Arias, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba – Acevedo, Jean Lucas, Éverton Ribeiro – Ademir, Willian José, Kayky

⛔️Out: Caio Alexandre, Gilberto, Erick, Kanu, Nestor, Michel Araújo, Fredi Lippert (injured), Erick Pulga (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Rogério Ceni

Santos: Form and statistics

At the Morumbi, 50,000 people witnessed a historic match between Santos and Vasco da Gama. The Santos management chose the São Paulo stadium to host Vasco, and the experience went very badly. The club sold more tickets, of course, but nothing can make up for the humiliation suffered. Santos lost 6-0, in what was the third heaviest defeat ever for Pelé's club in the Brasileirão. At halftime, Vasco was winning 1-0 with a goal from Piton in the 18th minute, but everything was still to be decided in the second half. The Fish came out determined to level the score quickly and had two clear chances to do so. Guilherme shot over when he was in a good position to score, and in the next minute, Barreal hit the post. The equalizer seemed imminent, but Vasco scored 2-0 in the 52nd minute, and from then on, the Santos team collapsed. The Cariocas scored four more goals in the space of 16 minutes as Santos fans left the stadium. At the end of the game, Neymar cried, and half an hour after the match, Cléber Xavier was sacked. Santos is in 15th place, two points above the relegation zone.

Santos: Lineup

Neymar is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

🔖Santos starting lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gabriel Brazão – Mayke, Gil, Luan Peres, Souza – João Schmidt, Bontempo – Caballero, Rollheiser, Guilherme – Tiquinho Soares

⛔️Out: Basso, Arão (injured), Neymar (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Matheus Bachi

Bahia vs Santos: Head-to-head statistics

The two teams have met 61 times, and Santos holds the advantage in the head-to-head record. The Fish has won 28 games while Bahia has won 19. On 14 occasions, the games have ended in a draw.

Bahia vs Santos: Betting tips & Odds

• Bahia won 9 of its last 11 home games. You can bet on Bahia winning at 1.67 on 1xBet;
• Santos conceded first in five of its last six matches. You can bet that Bahia will be the first team to score for 1.53 at Bet365;
• The BTTS-YES bet has won four times in Santos’ last five matches. You can bet on both teams to score (BTTS-YES) for 1.90 at Betway.

Bahia vs Santos match prediction 24 August 2025

Bahia is having a great season, sitting in fourth place in the table and maintaining a consistently high level of performance. The Baianos haven't lost in eight league matches. Santos lost 6-0 to Vasco da Gama and sacked its coach. Pablo Vojvoda is the new boss, but against Bahia, it will be the assistant coach who will lead the team. Neymar is suspended after receiving his third yellow card. Bahia is the favorite despite drawing with Fluminense in its last home game. I'm betting that the Baianos will win.

Our match prediction: Bahia to win for 1.67 at 1xBet.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - Yes for 1.90 at Betway.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 2-1 for 8.50 at Bet365.