Corinthians vs Bahia Prediction: Expect a close game

Corinthians vs Bahia: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on August 17, 2025

Corinthians and Bahia will meet after disappointing results in the last round. Corinthians suffered a shocking defeat against Juventude in Caxias do Sul, while Bahia drew at home against Fluminense.

Corinthians: Form and statistics

After defeating Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil, not many expected Corinthians to lose against a team in 19th place, Juventude. The Paulistas relaxed after the intense game against their rivals and played slowly and predictably. Thiago Carpini made his debut as Juventude's coach and instilled confidence in the Gaúchos, who believed they could beat Corinthians. The Timão has not beaten Juventude away since 2008, and the winless streak at the Alfredo Jaconi continued. Juventude started the game well and scored the first goal in the 27th minute. Despite not being a tall striker, Gabriel Taliari scored a beautiful header, anticipating the defenders. It was expected that Corinthians would react in the second half, but inexplicably, that did not happen. Juventude was always the more determined team and made it 2-0 in the 81st minute through Matheus Babi. A few minutes later, Romero received a red card for pushing a Juventude player. It was only after being reduced to ten men and losing by two goals that Corinthians picked up the pace. Matheuzinho reduced the deficit to 2-1 in the 90th minute, and Dieguinho missed the equalizer in the last minute, at a time when the Juventude players were looking somewhat nervous. Corinthians dropped to 13th place, and its fans are furious.

Corinthians: Lineup

The Timão is out of luck. After Depay and Carrillo, Corinthians lost Yuri Alberto. The striker is injured and will be out of action for at least one month. Romero, Cacá, and Angileri are suspended.. Dorival should field two young players in attack.

🔖Corinthians starting lineup (4-4–2)

Hugo Souza – Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho, Matheus Bidu – Raniele, Martínez, Bidon, Garro – Gui Negão, Kayke

⛔️Out: Yuri Alberto, Depay, Carrillo, Hugo (injured), Romero, Cacá, Angileri (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Dorival Júnior

Bahia: Form and statistics

The Steel Squadron drew 3-3 at home against Fluminense in a thrilling match. Cano opened the score for the visitors in the 9th minute with an excellent finish. It didn't take long for Bahia to respond, scoring in the 13th minute with an own goal by Bernal. Bahia gained confidence, and six minutes later, Éverton Ribeiro made it 2-1 with a shot that took a deflection off a Fluminense defender. Bahia had the game under control but failed to make it 3-1 and paid dearly for it. Cano was inspired and scored the equalizer in the 49th minute, and from then on, the game changed. Renato Gaúcho's men believed they could win and began to exploit the spaces that Bahia was leaving with dangerous counterattacks. In one of them, in the 72nd minute, Nonato made it 3-2 with a shot that Ronaldo, Bahia's goalkeeper, could have done better. The home team risked everything and pressed hard in search of an equalizer. Luciano Juba made it 3-3 in the 89th minute with a somewhat fortunate shot. The defender volleyed with his left foot, the ball bounced off the ground and flew over the goalkeeper Fábio. Bahia could have made it 4-3 shortly after, but defender Freytes grabbed Jean Lucas as he was heading straight for Fluminense's goal. The Cariocas were down to ten players, but the game ended shortly after. Bahia remains in fourth place with 30 points.

Bahia: Lineup

Éverton Ribeiro, the team's playmaker, is suspended and will not play.

🔖Bahia starting lineup (4-3-3)

Ronaldo – Gilberto, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba – Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Michel Araújo – Ademir, Willian José, Kayky

⛔️Out: Erick, Kanu, Nestor, Erick Pulga (injured), Éverton Ribeiro (suspended)

👤Head Coach: Rogério Ceni

Corinthians vs Bahia: Head-to-head statistics

Corinthians has the upper hand in its 62 matches against Bahia. The Timão has won 29 games while Bahia has won 17. On 16 occasions, the meetings have ended in a draw.

Corinthians vs Bahia: Betting tips & Odds

• The TU 2.5 bet has won 14 times in Corinthians' previous 16 matches. You can bet on a game with less than three goals (TU 2.5) for 1.54 at 1xBet;
• The BTTS-NO bet has won five times in Bahia's last five away games. You can bet that at least one team will not score (BTTS-NO) for 1.68 at 1xBet;
• Bahia has lost just once in its last 12 matches. You can bet that Bahia won't lose (X2) for 1.55 at Betway.

Corinthians vs Bahia match prediction 17 August 2025

Depay and Yuri Alberto are injured, so in theory, Corinthians should have some problems in attack. Bahia will also play without its captain, Éverton Ribeiro. The Paulistas are in a bad moment, so it is difficult to consider them favorites. Bahia is in fourth place and has not lost in seven rounds, so it could very well achieve a good result. I'm going to bet on a draw.

Our match prediction: Draw for 3.20 at Bet365.

Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: BTTS - No for 1.68 at 1xBet.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 0-0 for 7.00 at Betway.