Match Preview: Fortaleza vs Bahia
Today, at 16:00 (Argentina time), Fortaleza faces Bahia on matchday 15 of the Brasileirao at the Castelão stadium.
Current Form of the Teams
The visiting team, Bahia, arrives with a boost of confidence following a recent victory. In contrast, their opponents, Fortaleza, will be eager to fight for a better outcome after suffering a defeat in their last match.
Recent Results of Fortaleza in the Brasileirao
Fortaleza has been in a tough spot, failing to secure a win in their last four matches in the league. Their last game ended in disappointment against Ceará at the Governador Plácido Castelo, where they conceded 14 goals and scored only 2 across these games.
Recent Results of Bahia in the Brasileirao
Bahia enters this match on the back of a 2-1 win against Atlético Mineiro. Over their last performances, they have achieved 3 victories and 1 defeat, scoring a total of 9 goals while allowing 4 into their net.
Head-to-Head and League Standings
In their previous encounters, the two teams have had mixed results lately, with each winning 2 matches, but Bahia edged ahead with 1 draw between them. Their most recent matchup took place on September 21 in this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro 2024, where Fortaleza triumphed with a commanding score of 4-1.
Currently, Fortaleza finds itself in 19th place with 10 points (2 Wins – 4 Draws – 7 Losses), whereas Bahia ranks 4th with 24 points (7 Wins – 3 Draws – 3 Losses).
The match will be officiated by Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Upcoming Matches for Fortaleza
- Matchday 16: vs Atlético Mineiro – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 17: vs RB Bragantino – July 26, 18:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 18: vs Corinthians – August 3, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Bahia
- Matchday 16: vs Vasco da Gama – Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 17: vs Juventude – July 27, 18:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 18: vs Sport Recife – August 2, 16:00 (Argentina time)
Kick-off Time in Different Countries
- Argentina: 16:00
- Colombia and Peru: 14:00
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 13:00
- Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 15:00