The Facts
- One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 3rd in the Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: ) and 4th in the Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Athletico PR won 1.
- In recent outings, Athletico PR has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 1 win).
- Bahia is in superb form heading into this trip (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
- Bahia may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
- Athletico PR is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Athletico PR: Claudinho (Muscle Injury) Joao Cruz (Yellow Cards) Leo Derik (Thigh Injury) Viveros K. (Yellow Cards).
- Confirmed absences for Bahia: Leo Vieira (Knee Injury) Olivera C. (Yellow Cards).
- Doubtful / questionable for Bahia: Sanabria M. (Inactive).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Athletico PR has recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal aggregate of 26:25 (averaging 1.3:1.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Athletico PR against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with 14:8 goals (averaging 1.6:0.9 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 29 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 57:25 | 32 | 61 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 29 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 48:21 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | Fluminense | 29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 48:36 | 12 | 51 |
| 4 | Athletico-PR | 29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 45:34 | 11 | 50 |
| 5 | Cruzeiro | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 44:40 | 4 | 48 |
| 6 | Bahia | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 43:36 | 7 | 46 |
| 7 | Atletico-MG | 29 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 39:34 | 5 | 44 |
| 8 | Santos | 29 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 45:43 | 2 | 42 |
| 9 | Coritiba | 29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 37:47 | -10 | 38 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 34:33 | 1 | 37 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 33:34 | -1 | 36 |
| 12 | Vitoria | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32:42 | -10 | 36 |
| 13 | Botafogo RJ | 29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 42:47 | -5 | 35 |
| 14 | Vasco | 28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 36:42 | -6 | 34 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 34:43 | -9 | 33 |
| 16 | Corinthians | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 30:34 | -4 | 32 |
| 17 | Internacional | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 32:37 | -5 | 31 |
| 18 | Gremio | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 31:39 | -8 | 30 |
| 19 | Remo | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 33:48 | -15 | 24 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 28 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 29:57 | -28 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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