Game Information

Monday 7th April – Kick-off – 00:30 (GMT)

Santos

Santos come into this clash as the fresher of the two sides, having enjoyed a full week of preparation with no midweek distractions.

Their return to the top flight started on a positive note when new signing Álvaro Barreal gave them an early lead. However, the second half told a different story. Santos conceded shortly after the break, and the momentum shifted.

The game could have gone either way, but it was Vasco’s veteran striker Pablo Vegetti who made the difference—netting the winner 12 minutes from time to seal all three points for the visitors.

Peixe will be hoping to bounce back with a win on home soil and kick-start their season in front of their own fans.

Bahia

Bahia are unbeaten in their last nine games across all competitions and will be looking to extend that impressive run.

Last weekend, they played out a 1-1 draw at home against Corinthians—a result they’ll be reasonably satisfied with, having played most of the second half with ten men after Everton Ribeiro was sent off. Gilberto had put Bahia ahead in first-half stoppage time, but the numerical disadvantage eventually told, with Héctor Hernández equalizing for Corinthians in the dying moments.

In midweek, Bahia were back in action in the Copa Libertadores, facing fellow Brazilian side Internacional. Once again, they took the lead—this time through Jean Lucas—but just like in the league, they couldn’t hold on, as Enner Valencia struck to ensure the points were shared.

Bahia will now be hoping they can finally turn those leads into wins as they continue their strong unbeaten streak.

Expected Lineups

Santos – Gabriel Brazão, JP Chermont, Gil, Zé Ivaldo, Escobar, João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo, Soteldo, Rollheiser, Guilherme, Tiquinho Soares

Bahia – Ronaldo, Gilberto, Kanu, Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba, Caio Alexandre, Everton Ribeiro, Jean Lucas, Ademir, Erick Pulga, Lucho Rodríguez

Prediction

Santos 1-1 Bahia