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 | Palmeiras | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 56:22 | 34 | 69 |
| 2 | Flamengo RJ | 31 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 61:25 | 36 | 67 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 51:46 | 5 | 54 |
| 4 | Athletico-PR | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 50:38 | 12 | 54 |
| 5 | Fluminense | 31 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 49:39 | 10 | 51 |
| 6 | Atletico-MG | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 42:35 | 7 | 50 |
| 7 | Bahia | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 44:39 | 5 | 49 |
| 8 | Santos | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 48:46 | 2 | 45 |
| 9 | Sao Paulo | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37:36 | 1 | 43 |
| 10 | Bragantino | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 39:38 | 1 | 41 |
| 11 | Botafogo RJ | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 44:51 | -7 | 39 |
| 12 | Coritiba | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 38:49 | -11 | 39 |
| 13 | Vasco | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 39:45 | -6 | 38 |
| 14 | Vitoria | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35:46 | -11 | 38 |
| 15 | Mirassol | 32 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 37:45 | -8 | 37 |
| 16 | Internacional | 32 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 36:40 | -4 | 35 |
| 17 | Corinthians | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 34:42 | -8 | 33 |
| 18 | Gremio | 31 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 34:44 | -10 | 31 |
| 19 | Remo | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 34:50 | -16 | 26 |
| 20 | Chapecoense-SC | 30 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 30:62 | -32 | 18 |
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Group Stage: )
Promotion ~ Copa Libertadores (Qualification: )
Promotion ~ Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage: )
Relegation ~ Serie B
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