Bahia 3-2 Sao Paulo: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Bahia enter with home advantage and the stronger league position, but their recent form has lacked fluency. The hosts regain useful midfield options, although Kanu’s suspension forces a change at the heart of defence. São Paulo arrive with a depleted defensive group but receive a major lift from the reported availability of Calleri, Danielzinho and Cauly. Expect Bahia to push the tempo through Juba and their wide forwards, with São Paulo carrying their threat through Lucas Moura, Luciano and transition play.

Head-to-head analysis

The most recent league meeting was an open draw, while the broader recent series has swung between narrow home wins and clear São Paulo victories. Bahia have generally been more competitive when hosting this fixture at Fonte Nova.

Injuries and absences

Kanu’s suspension forces Bahia to alter their centre-back pairing, making Calleri’s reported return especially important for São Paulo. The visitors’ missing defenders and Iago’s suspension weaken their depth on the left, although the latest official update says Calleri, Danielzinho and Cauly are available despite conflicting supplied status data.

Form (last 5)

Bahia vs Sao Paulo stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-03Sao Paulo 2-2 Bahia
• 2025-10-26Sao Paulo 2-0 Bahia
• 2025-05-31Bahia 2-1 Sao Paulo
• 2024-11-06Bahia 0-3 Sao Paulo
• 2024-06-30Sao Paulo 3-1 Bahia
• 2023-11-29Bahia 0-1 Sao Paulo

Unavailable players

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• Fluminense – Internacional
• Santos – Palmeiras
• Remo – Botafogo
• Atletico-MG – Cruzeiro
• Vasco DA Gama – Flamengo