São Paulo vs Bahia Prediction: Trouble For Hernan Crespo

São Paulo vs Bahia: Prediction for the Match on October 26, 2025

Round 30 of the Brasileiro Serie A unveils with Sao Paulo, who looks to put its shoulders on wheels against the Bahianos, who are on the verge of a winning hat-trick after having won two consecutive games.

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.

🏠 São Paulo: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWLLL

W-D-L Form: 10-8-11

Home Form: 7-3-4

Position: 9th

The Triclor Paulista have been down on their luck in the last five league appearances, with only one win and four losses. High expectations were expected from the side after the 3-2 loss against Palmeiras, a game that saw the team strive towards parity, but was disappointed by the clock. The subsequent games, instead, were a total letdown, with a 2-0 away loss against Gremio and a 3-0 humiliation against the dark horses of the league, Mirassol FC.

Despite the overall mediocrity exuded by the side, their home performance records seven wins, three stalemates, and four losses. In twenty-eight league appearances, Sao Paulo has won ten matches, lost eleven, and managed eight draws.

Hernan Crespo, begrudged from the Round 11’s 2-1 loss in May, will seek to even things out and make bold statements, now that he possesses home-field advantage

🏁 São Paulo: Lineup

Hernan Crespo’s plays today without many of his best men. His squad, riddled with injuries, has eight players out due to medical worries. A few faces are familiar, but Cedric Soares, Andre Silva, Luan Santos, and a host of others who would have had substantial contributions can not play, nd the 3-4-1-2 lineup casts doubts on the minds of the fans who wonder if attack should be the way forward in dire cases as this.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2): Rafael, Franco-Arboleda-Sabino, Diaz-Maia-Bobadila-Mailton, Antonio, Tapia-Moura

👤 Head Coach: Hernan Crespo

⛔ Out: Injury-Luan Santos, Ryan Francisco, Oscar, Andre Silva, Cedric Soares, Jonathan Calleri, Wendel, Leandro Mathias. Doubtful- Juan Dineno, Rafeal Toloi. Suspended- Nahuel Ferraresi

✈️ Bahia: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWLWW

W-D-L Form: 14-7-8

Away Form: 3-4-7

Position: 5th

Momentum is blazing in the Bahianos camp, with the side sizzling off two recent victories against Gremio (4-0) and Internacional (1-0). In the last five league appearances, they have taken three bold victories, staying shy with two losses. Against Internacional, the two sides nearly canceled each other out, but Willian Jose set the pace, six minutes into injury time, scoring the only goal of the game - despite numerous close calls.

Over the last fourteen traveling fixtures, they have taken three wins and four stalemates. The last four games away from the Fonte Nova Arena have been catastrophic, with three flat-out losses and one stalemate.

🏁 Bahia: Lineup

Rogerio Ceni has done a fine job with the side, permutating lineups with the level of aggression expected from the opposition. Although the 4-3-3 against Gremio worked wonders, he had a change against Internacional with the 4-2-3-1, which he repeats today against Sao Paulo. Willian Jose, scorer of the two goals in the previous meeting, and a consistent scorer for Bahia in the last three weeks, will have all attention on him.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronaldo, Juba-Mingo-Xavier-Gilberto, Lucas-Acevedo,Souza-Araujo-Ademir, W.Jose

👤 Head Coach: Rogerio Ceni

⛔ Out: Caio Alexandre, Erik Pulga, Everton

🤝São Paulo vs Bahia Head-to-Head Statistics

Ten recent meetings between the sides produced five wins for Sao Paulo, three stalemates, and two wins for Bahia.

📈 São Paulo vs Bahia Match Betting Trends

Win Streak for Bahia: Bahia has won two in a row in its last league appearances. The bookmakers tip victory for Bahia at 4.22 odds from 1xbet.

At least two total goals in Bahia’s recent games: Five recent Bahia games produced two goals. Consider the O1.5 goal option at 1.42 odds from Betway

São Paulo’s home troubles: São Paulo has conceded in five of six recent games. Consider the BTTS -YES for Bahia at 2.05 odds from Bet365

Bahia’s consistent scoring: Bahia has scored at least one goal in the last four league games. Consider at least a goal for the Bahianos at 1.63 odds from 1xbet

🎯 São Paulo vs Bahia Match Prediction 26 October 2025

The tricolor Paulista has a long history against Bahia, but recent statistical showings indicate probable superiority for the visitors. The Bahianos took an early lead in Round 11, finishing off with a 2-1 scoreline. In recent games, they have shown gusto, scoring in nine games in a row.

The São Paulo squad is plagued with injuries, with eight names missing from the first team - the majority being big steppers. Hernan Crespo will hope on the familiarity of the pitch to weather the storm.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 Our main prediction will be for Bahia to score at least one goal at 1.63 odds from 1xbet

🔥 Our betting tip will be the 0:1 Handicap win for Bahia at 1.84 odds from Betway

🔥 Our final betting tip will be for Bahia to win either half at 2.62 odds from Bet365