- Corinthians have won their last 2 matches against Bahia, winning 3-0 at home in Serie A 2024.
- Corinthians have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 2 of their 9 home games in Serie A 2025.
- Bahia have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 3 of their 8 away games in Serie A 2025.
Serie A’s surprise package are well placed
Corinthians Paulista have not had the best start to their Serie A 2025 campaign and currently sit 13th in the table with 22 points from 19 matches.
They’re very much a mid-table side and have won three and lost two of their last five in all competitions, but they did get a big win under their belt when beating arch-rivals Palmeiras 2-0 away in the Copa do Brasil 2025 last time out.
Dorival Junior took charge on April 28, 2025 and has instilled a pragmatic, defence-first approach upon the side. They are a side that sits deep and looks to hold their structure, keep the ball and avoid mistakes. They are by no means a goal-heavy team, but Bidu has offered them an attacking dimension, netting two of their goals across the last five games. Our Corinthians Paulista vs EC Bahia prediction is that their defensive solidity may again play a crucial role.
Corinthians can keep things tight
Bahia have had a more successful start to the season and sit 4th in the Serie A 2025 table with 30 points from just 17 matches, making them one of the top four contenders. Rogerio Ceni took over as head coach in September 2023 and has overseen a high-tempo, attacking approach that has kept Bahia in the upper echelons of the division.
They are unbeaten in their last five matches (W2, D3) but have drawn their last three in all competitions. They are a tenacious side that plays on the front foot, playing with width and pressing aggressively. This Corinthians Paulista vs EC Bahia preview reflects a battle of discipline versus high intensity.
A battle of contrasting styles
This is a clash of styles and it will be interesting to see if Corinthians can remain compact and keep Bahia at bay for long enough to snag the win. The Corinthians Paulista vs EC Bahia odds are heavily in Corinthians favour at 1.13, with Bahia at 9, so we have to take the hosts in the moneyline market.
Additionally, the Corinthians Paulista vs EC Bahia betting tips suggest there is value to be had in the under 2.5 goals market considering both sides’ defensive averages and the pragmatic nature of Corinthians. However, we’re backing Corinthians to grind out a narrow victory over their more talented opponents on Sunday, although Bahia will certainly give them a tough game. To sum up, our second Corinthians Paulista vs EC Bahia prediction is for a close, low-scoring contest.
