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Coritiba vs Bahia | Serie A - Summary Preview

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Coritiba

W
L
D
L
L
D

25 May 2026

23:00 (UTC+0)

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1)

3

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2

FT

Bahia

D
L
L
D
D
L

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This Serie A clash pits two identically positioned sides against each other, with both Coritiba and Bahia locked on 23 points and vying for continental qualification. Recent form, however, suggests Bahia could be vulnerable on the road despite a superior historical edge.

Home Motivation

High

Coritiba is highly motivated as they are in a Copa Sudamericana spot (7th) and a win could move them closer to the Copa Libertadores qualification spots (positions 1-6), with 22 games remaining in the season.

Away Motivation

High

Bahia is highly motivated as they are in a Copa Sudamericana spot (8th) and a win could solidify their position and potentially move them closer to the Copa Libertadores qualification spots (positions 1-6), with 23 games remaining.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

0.99

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.49

Bahia generates significantly more expected goals per game (1.49) than Coritiba (0.99) on a recent-form basis, suggesting a more potent attacking setup.

-0.53

xG difference

All comps (EWMA)

0.21

Bahia holds a positive xG difference of 0.21 in recent form, showing they create more than they concede, while Coritiba has a negative difference of -0.53, indicating defensive vulnerabilities.

3.22

Shots on target per game

All comps (EWMA)

5.51

Bahia averages 5.51 shots on target per game in recent form, nearly double Coritiba's 3.22, suggesting they are much more effective at testing the opposition goalkeeper.

3.16

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

5.71

Bahia wins significantly more corners per game (5.71) compared to Coritiba (3.16), indicating greater territorial dominance and attacking pressure.

38%

Possession %

All comps (EWMA)

55%

Bahia maintains a higher share of possession at 55% in recent matches, contrasting with Coritiba's 38%, which highlights Bahia's preference for controlling the game through ball retention.

1.29

PPG (season venue)

Season avg

1.86

Bahia's season points per game away from home (1.86) is notably higher than Coritiba's points per game at home (1.29), reflecting a stronger overall performance at their respective venues this season.

Form & Streaks

Coritiba has won 3, drawn 4, and lost 3 of their last 10 matches at home across all competitions.

Bahia has won 4, drawn 2, and lost 4 of their last 10 away matches across all competitions.

Bahia has been winless in their last three outings across all competitions, according to insider buzz, and has conceded in each of their last nine encounters.

In their last 5 head-to-head meetings, Bahia has dominated, winning 4 of them against Coritiba.

Tactical Overview

Coritiba, sitting 7th, faces 8th-placed Bahia in a crucial Serie A encounter where a win could significantly boost their Copa Sudamericana, or even Libertadores, qualification hopes. Under Fernando Seabra, Coritiba has been somewhat inconsistent at home, with their last 10 league matches at venue showing 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, including a 2-0 win over Atletico-MG but also a 0-2 loss to Santos in the Copa do Brasil. Their recent-form xG created per game is a low 0.99, well below Bahia's 1.49, indicating struggles to generate clear-cut chances. Bahia, despite a slightly better 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses record in their last 10 Serie A away matches, arrive with some concerning streaks, notably being winless in their last three outings across all competitions and conceding in each of their last nine encounters, according to insider buzz. Their attack, spearheaded by players like Erick Pulga, tends to be more proactive, reflected in their recent-form 5.51 shots on target per game compared to Coritiba's 3.22. However, the absence of key players like Erick and Rodrigo due to suspension, alongside injuries to Luciano Juba and Ronaldo, could blunt their attacking edge.

Match Context

Lineup Updates

Based on reports

Key Players

Coritiba lean on Pedro Rocha in attack, Josué and Sebastian Gomez in midfield, with Pedro Rangel in goal.

Absences

Keno

Knee Injury

OUT

Maicon

Inactive

OUT

Pedro Morisco

Shoulder Injury

OUT

Rodrigo Rodrigues

Ankle Injury

OUT

Tinga

Calf Injury

OUT

Lucas Ronier

Inactive

DOUBT

Thiago Santos

Injury

DOUBT

Home

Key Players

Coritiba lean on Pedro Rocha in attack, Josué and Sebastian Gomez in midfield, with Pedro Rangel in goal.

Absences

Keno

Knee Injury

OUT

Maicon

Inactive

OUT

Pedro Morisco

Shoulder Injury

OUT

Rodrigo Rodrigues

Ankle Injury

OUT

Tinga

Calf Injury

OUT

Lucas Ronier

Inactive

DOUBT

Thiago Santos

Injury

DOUBT

Away

Key Players

Bahia lean on Nicolás Acevedo, David Duarte and Santiago Ramos Mingo at the back, with Léo Vieira in goal.

Absences

Erick

Yellow Cards

BAN

Luciano Juba

Injury

OUT

Rodrigo

Yellow Cards

BAN

Ronaldo Strada

Shoulder Injury

OUT

Ruan Pablo

Ankle Injury

OUT

Caio Alexandre

Hamstring Injury

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

A. Daronco

10 matches officiated · 2026/27

strict

Cards/G

6.2

avg 5.2

Referee A. Daronco, across 10 games in all competitions this season, has maintained a strict approach, averaging 6.2 cards per game (5.6 yellow, 0.3 red). This figure is a substantial 20.2% above the league average of 5.16 cards per match. Given this tendency, a tight Serie A contest between two teams vying for continental spots could see a higher card count than usual. Bettors should anticipate a relatively card-heavy match, which aligns with the model's prediction for higher card totals, as Daronco's strictness will likely keep fouls in check.

Key Note

Runs 20% above league average on cards.

Weather & Field

Good Conditions

15C, cloudy

Temperature

14.9°C

Rain Chance

10%

Wind

8 km/h

Humidity

95%

The weather conditions for this match are mild with cloudy skies, a temperature of 14.9°C, and minimal wind at 8 km/h. There's a low rain probability of 10%. With an 'no_impact' alert level, these conditions are unlikely to significantly affect player performance, pitch quality, or ball movement, meaning there should be no direct betting market implications for goals, corners, or cards due to weather.

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