Bahia vs Ceará
Stadium: Arena Fonte Nova
22.04.2025, 02:00
Bahia vs Ceará: Prediction and odds on the Brasileirão match on April 22, 2025
Despite good results in the Copa Libertadores, Bahia has started the Série A on the wrong foot, without a win in four rounds. In its next game, the Salvador side will host surprise package Ceará, which already has seven points from four games.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Bahia: Form and statistics
In the last round, the Tricolor traveled to Belo Horizonte and suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat against Cruzeiro. The result was unexpected as Bahia hadn't lost in twelve games while the Miners struggled with disappointing performances. This defeat raised some doubts about the quality of Rogério Ceni's team. Despite three draws in three Brasileirão games, Bahia won the Campeonato Baiano and had two good results in the Copa Libertadores, playing attractive football, so no one was too worried about the lack of league wins. The draw at home in Round 4 with Mirassol wasn't on the cards, but any team can have a bad day. However, the disastrous performance against Cruzeiro set alarm bells ringing as Bahia is now in a relegation position. The Baianos were completely dominated by their opponents, who even missed a penalty. In Brazil, team performances can often fluctuate due to the intense pace of matches, so it's too early to jump to conclusions about Bahia. The season is long, and a lot will happen. For now, the most important thing is to beat Ceará and forget the loss to Cruzeiro.
Bahia: Lineup
Borduchi and Nestor have returned to training, but Arias and Ronaldo picked up injuries during the match with Cruzeiro and are unlikely to recover in time to play against Ceará. Goalkeeper Ronaldo was on the pitch for 18 minutes, and in that brief time, he committed a foul for a penalty, saved the spot-kick, and then came off injured.
🔖Bahia starting lineup (4-3-3)
Marcos Felipe – Gilberto, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos, Luciano Juba – Jean Lucas, Caio Alexandre, Éverton Ribeiro — Ademir, Luciano Rodríguez, Erick Pulga
⛔️Out: Kanu, Gabriel Xavier, Michel Araújo, Ronaldo, Arias (injured)
👤Head Coach: Rogério Ceni
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Ceará: Form and statistics
The Vozão is thrilling its fans with a league start that has exceeded expectations. Ceará won again at home and now has seven points from four rounds. The Cearenses beat Vasco da Gama 2-1 in the last match, and Pedro Raul scored two more goals. The striker on loan from Corinthians leads the table of top scorers along with De Arrascaeta and Vegetti, who scored Vasco's goal at the Arena Castelão. Pedro Raul has been a key figure for Ceará, but the club could lose the player, who is being tracked by foreign clubs. If that happens, it will be a blow for the fans who are happy to see their team in fourth place and rival Fortaleza in 13th. Leo Condé's men have two home wins, one draw, and one defeat on the road, with seven goals scored and five conceded.
Ceará: Lineup
Left-back Matheus Bahia won't be able to play because he's at Ceará on loan from Bahia. Nicolas would be the alternative, but he is also injured. Condé will have to adapt a player to this position.
🔖Ceará starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bruno – Fabiano Souza, Marllon, Willian Machado, Rafael Ramos – Dieguinho, Fernando Sobral – Galeano, Matheus Araújo, Aylon – Pedro Raul
⛔️Out: Fernandinho, Nicolas, Pedro Henrique, Richardson, Bruno Tubarão, Luiz Otávio (injured) Matheus Bahia (on loan from Bahia)
👤Head Coach: Leo Condé
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Bahia vs Ceará: Head-to-head statistics
Nobody has an advantage in the historical record between Bahia and Ceará. In the 55 meetings, both teams have won 20 games, and on 15 occasions, the games have ended in a draw. This year, the teams met in the Copa do Nordeste, a tournament between teams from the Northeast of Brazil, and Bahia won 3-2 at home. Ceará hasn't won any of its past five games against Bahia.
History of Head-to-Heads
Serie A 2025
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Copa do Nordeste Grp. B 2025
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Serie A 2021
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Bahia vs Ceará: Betting tips & Odds
- In the last five meetings between Bahia and Ceará, the BTTS bet has always won. You can bet on both teams scoring (BTTS - Yes) for 2.10 at Bet365;
- In the league, Bahia has no home losses, and Ceará still has not won on the road. You can bet on Bahia not losing (1X) for 1.22 at Betway;
- Ceará has scored in all four league matches. You can place a bet on the Cearenses to score at least one goal (Total Away Goals Over 0.5) for 1.67 at Bet365.
Bahia vs Ceará match prediction 22 April 2025
Ceará has been surprising at the start of the league and will look to bring home a good result. After four league matches without a win and a heavy defeat to Cruzeiro, Bahia no longer looks like the obvious favorite against Ceará. Bahia is still the team with the best chance of winning because it plays in front of its fans, but the last display was disappointing. I'm betting on the Baianos to win because they need to react and show their quality.
Our match prediction: Bahia to win at 1xBet for 1.87.
Our betting tip for this Brasileirão match: Both teams can score, just like in the last five times they've met. You can place this bet ( BTTS - Yes ) at Bet365 for 2.10.
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