Football Stats Hub

Vitoria crestVitoria
v
Bahia crestBahia

Serie A | Sun 23 Aug, 20:00

Vitoria v Bahia Stats

Data last updated: Sat 22 Aug 2026, 07:37 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Vitoria and Bahia face off in a Serie A clash where both sides have shown cautious attacking intent recently. Vitoria's low scoring rate and defensive vulnerabilities contrast with Bahia's more balanced approach, but both teams have struggled to produce high-scoring games. The tactical setup suggests a measured contest with limited goal-scoring opportunities, as both sides prioritize defensive solidity over offensive risk. This match carries moderate stakes with Vitoria aiming to improve their mid-table position and Bahia seeking to maintain their upper-table standing, setting the stage for a tactical and potentially low-scoring encounter.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Vitoria averages only 0.2 goals per game with a 20% Over 2.5 rate this season.
  • Bahia concedes just 1 goal per game and also has a low 20% Over 2.5 rate.
  • Recent form shows Vitoria scoring very few goals and Bahia maintaining defensive discipline.
  • Head-to-head matches average just 2.2 goals, indicating tight contests.
  • Both teams have moderate shot volumes but limited shots on target, reflecting cautious attacking play.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The Under 2.5 Goals pick is supported by both teams' low scoring and defensive statistics. Vitoria's struggle to score, combined with Bahia's solid defense and low Over 2.5 rate, creates a strong case for a low-scoring match. The model's 66% chance reflects these trends, reinforced by a 10.4% at fair of 1.8. This selection aligns with the tactical context of a cautious game where both sides prioritize defensive organization over open attacking play.

Vitoria low scoring0.2 goals per game
Strong positive
Bahia defensive solidity1 goal conceded per game
Positive
Low Over 2.5 rates20% for both teams
Strong positive
Model chance66% probability
Strong positive
Value edge10.4% positive
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This Under 2.5 Goals selection fits the tactical and statistical profile of a cautious encounter between Vitoria and Bahia. Vitoria's limited attacking output and Bahia's disciplined defense suggest a match unlikely to produce many goals. The data supports a low-scoring game, making this bet a sensible choice based on both form and defensive tendencies.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Under 2.5 Goals rationale

“The combination of Vitoria's scoring struggles and Bahia's defensive discipline points to a tight, low-scoring match. Expect a tactical battle with few clear-cut chances, making Under 2.5 Goals a logical betting angle.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Recent form shows Vitoria scoring very few goals and Bahia maintaining defensive discipline.

Head-to-head matches average just 2.2 goals, indicating tight contests.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.2, indicating generally tight contests.
  • Both teams have a 20% Over 2.5 rate this season, consistent with the H2H trend.
  • This sample suggests a tempo and style that limits goal-scoring opportunities, reinforcing the case for Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Vitoria0.2
Avg goals scored
Bahia1
Vitoria1.6
Avg goals conceded
Bahia1
Vitoria0%
BTTS rate
Bahia60%
Vitoria20%
Over 2.5 goals
Bahia20%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 66% vs implied 53% · edge +13.4 pts
1.9
Check odds @ 1.9
Load more odds for this section
BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 61%
2
Check odds @ 2
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 43%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 22%
3.2
Check odds @ 3.2
Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 52%
1.28
Check odds @ 1.28
Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
1.9
Check odds @ 1.9
Both teams have low scoring rates and modest BTTS figures, with Vitoria scoring 0.2 goals per game and Bahia scoring 1. Bahia's 60% BTTS rate contrasts with Vitoria's 0%, but the overall low goal averages and 20% Over 2.5 rates for both sides support a low-scoring match with limited goal exchanges.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Vitoria

WLLLD
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 103W 2D 5L
16 Aug 2026H Botafogo1-0
09 Aug 2026A Flamengo0-2
30 Jul 2026H Palmeiras0-4
26 Jul 2026A Remo0-2
23 Jul 2026A Botafogo0-0

Bahia

DDDDD
Last 50W 5D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 6D 2L
16 Aug 2026A Chapecoense-sc3-3
09 Aug 2026H Vasco DA Gama0-0
30 Jul 2026A Fluminense0-0
26 Jul 2026H Corinthians1-1
21 Jul 2026A Atletico-MG1-1
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetUK guide price · Model 80% vs implied 69% · edge +10.8 pts
1.44
Check odds @ 1.44
Load more odds for this section
Bahia to WinBetfred guide price · model 51%
2.8
Check odds @ 2.8
Bahia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Vitoria Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.05
Check odds @ 2.05
Home / DrawBetfred guide price · model 56%
1.4
Check odds @ 1.4
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 26%
3.25
Check odds @ 3.25
Vitoria to WinBetUK guide price · model 30%
2.6
Check odds @ 2.6
Recent form data shows Vitoria scoring very few goals (0.2 per game) and conceding 1.6, indicating defensive frailty but limited attacking threat. Bahia has scored more (1 per game) and conceded fewer (1), maintaining a more balanced form. Both teams have a low 20% Over 2.5 rate recently, reinforcing the likelihood of a low-scoring match.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
6Bahia342381054
12Vitoria29238510-10
Vitoria sits 12th with 29 points, while Bahia is 6th with 34 points, reflecting a moderate gap but similar mid-table pressure. The standings suggest both teams have incentives to avoid defeat, likely encouraging cautious tactics and defensive focus rather than open attacking play, which aligns with a low-scoring expectation.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBahia to WinBetfred guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts
2.8
Check odds @ 2.8
Load more odds for this section
Bahia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.36
Check odds @ 1.36
Vitoria Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.05
Check odds @ 2.05
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 26%
3.25
Check odds @ 3.25
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 43%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Vitoria to WinBetUK guide price · model 30%
2.6
Check odds @ 2.6
The Under 2.5 Goals market is priced attractively with a 1.8 reflecting a 55.6% implied chance, while the model estimates a 66% probability, indicating positive value. This pricing suggests the market may underestimate the likelihood of a low-scoring game given both teams' defensive tendencies and recent scoring struggles.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Vitoria5.4
Avg corners for
Bahia4.25
Vitoria10.6
Avg total corners
Bahia9
Vitoria1.6
Avg yellow cards
Bahia1.5
Vitoria11.6
Avg shots
Bahia13.25
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 67% vs implied 62% · edge +5.4 pts
1.62
Check odds @ 1.62
Load more odds for this section
Over 8.5 CornersBet365 guide price · model 73%
1.36
Check odds @ 1.36
Over 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price
2
Check odds @ 2
Over 5.5 CardsBet365 guide price
1.67
Check odds @ 1.67
Vitoria averages 5.4 corners and Bahia 4.25, indicating moderate attacking pressure but not overwhelming control. Both teams have similar yellow card averages around 1.5 per game, reflecting disciplined play. Shot volumes are moderate, with Vitoria at 11.6 and Bahia at 13.25 per game, but shots on target remain low, suggesting limited clear chances.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1Vitoria wins
4Draws
5Bahia wins
11 Mar 2026Bahia v Vitoria1-1
07 Mar 2026Bahia v Vitoria2-1
25 Jan 2026Vitoria v Bahia0-1
17 Oct 2025Vitoria v Bahia2-1
18 May 2025Bahia v Vitoria2-1
23 Mar 2025Vitoria v Bahia1-1
Best odds for this sectionBahia to WinBetfred guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts
2.8
Check odds @ 2.8
Load more odds for this section
DrawBetMGM guide price · model 26%
3.25
Check odds @ 3.25
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 43%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Vitoria to WinBetUK guide price · model 30%
2.6
Check odds @ 2.6
Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
1.9
Check odds @ 1.9
The 10 previous meetings between Vitoria and Bahia have averaged 2.2 goals per game, demonstrating a history of relatively low-scoring encounters. This historical trend supports the expectation of a cautious match with limited goal output, aligning well with the Under 2.5 Goals pick.
Season team stats

Serie A

Vitoria23
Played
Bahia23
Vitoria1
Avg goals for
Bahia1.4
Vitoria1.4
Avg goals against
Bahia1.2
Vitoria9
Clean sheets
Bahia7
Best odds for this sectionBahia to WinBetfred guide price · Model 51% vs implied 36% · edge +15 pts
2.8
Check odds @ 2.8
Load more odds for this section
Bahia Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 63%
1.75
Check odds @ 1.75
Vitoria Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.05
Check odds @ 2.05
Vitoria to WinBetUK guide price · model 30%
2.6
Check odds @ 2.6
Season-long statistics reveal both teams favor defensive caution, with Vitoria's low scoring and higher goals conceded, and Bahia's solid defense limiting opponents to 1 goal per game. The low Over 2.5 rates (20% each) and Vitoria's 0% BTTS rate highlight a pattern of tight matches with few goals, supporting the Under 2.5 Goals selection.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

Player stats are loading separately so the stats page stays fast.

Open Match Centre player odds

Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Vitoria Over 2.5
20%Bahia Over 2.5
2.2H2H avg goals
In the last 10 head-to-head meetings, the average goals per game is 2.2, indicating generally tight contests. Both teams have a 20% Over 2.5 rate this season, consistent with the H2H trend. This sample suggests a tempo and style that limits goal-scoring opportunities, reinforcing the case for Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.

Next step

Betting context

Start with the clearest numbers above, then check live odds, team news and the full prediction before staking.