Bahia Ba vs Juventude Prediction 27 July 2025
🔊 On Sunday, Bahia host Juventude in the 17th round of the Brazilian Serie A. The home side are firmly positioned in the upper part of the standings and rarely drop points at home, while the visitors struggle on the road, often conceding two or more goals. Bahia have not lost to Juventude on their own turf for several matches and enter this game as favorites. With the right mindset, the hosts should confidently secure all three points.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 09 November 2024 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Juventude were the home side):
- possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Bahia and Juventude:
- 5 matches played;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 1, draws - 1;
- goals scored - 5 to 2;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.2, in the 2nd half - 1.2;
- average total goals per match - 1.4.
Head-to-head statistics Bahia Ba - Juventude

Bahia Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Round of 32 of the Copa Sudamericana, with América de Cali playing at home against Bahia. The game concluded with a 2-0 scoreline.
Here are the match stats (Bahia vs América de Cali):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 0 vs 4.
⚪ Bahia drew 1-1 with Fortaleza in their last outing. The team started the match shakily, conceding in the first half, but managed to equalize close to the final whistle. It was a tense game, marked by intense midfield battles, and the draw seemed a fair result. Currently, Bahia sit in 6th place on the league table with 25 points from 14 matches. Rogério Ceni's side are in the Copa Libertadores qualification zone and have a strong chance of finishing in the top six. Against Juventude, Bahia have an opportunity to solidify their position. A victory would keep them in the top six and create a gap from their closest rivals. However, a loss could cost them their Libertadores spot, as competitors are breathing down their necks, and dropping points at home might see them slip to 7th or 8th place.
Match Results: Bahia

Juventude Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on during the 16th round of the Brazilian Serie A, facing Juventude away. The game ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Juventude vs São Paulo):
- Possession: 37% vs 63%;
- Corners: 4 vs 8;
- Fouls: 15 vs 12;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 0 vs 3.
🟢 Juventude put up a valiant fight in the last round but ultimately fell to São Paulo (0-1). The team conceded the only goal in the 85th minute, which was particularly disappointing given their organized defensive play and attempts to secure a draw away from home. Following this defeat, Juventude remain in 18th place with 11 points, continuing their battle for survival. They are currently in the relegation zone, making every subsequent match increasingly crucial. In the clash against Bahia, points are as vital as air. A victory would provide a chance and breathe hope into the team for salvation. However, a loss could plunge Juventude deeper into crisis and increase the pressure on the coach and players.
Match Results: Juventude
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 0; draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.2;
- Today's home team averages 0.2 goals, while the visitors average 0.
First-Half Stats: Bahia (home) vs Juventude (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- Wins: 3 (42.86%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 6 (100%);
- Draws: 4 (57.14%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0.71 vs 1.67;
- Average goals conceded: 0.14 vs 1.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 2 vs 2;
- Losses: 3 vs 6;
- Draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9).
- Juventude have conceded in the first half in their last 8 away matches.
- Juventude have conceded in the first half in their last 6 away matches (Serie A).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Home wins - 3, Away wins - 1, Draws - 1.
Statistics: Bahia vs Juventude
- Matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Victories: 7 vs 3;
- Win percentage: 50% vs 21%;
- Losses: 3 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Losses: 3 vs 7;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Juventude cover a +2.5 spread in their last 5 head-to-head meetings.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home side average goals - 1, visitors - 0.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.4;
- Both teams scored: all-time - once; at the home team's venue - never.
Statistics: Bahia vs Juventude
- Average total in the tournament: 2.14 vs 2.79;
- Average goals scored: 1.21 vs 0.71;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.43;
- Average second-half total: 0.71 vs 0.29;
- Bahia's average home total in the tournament - 1.43;
- Juventude's average away total in the tournament - 0.17;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.8) vs 0.6 (away - 0.25).
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in the last 5 head-to-head matches.
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in Bahia's last 12 matches (Serie A).
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in 10 of Bahia's last 11 matches.
- Total under 3.5 goals has hit in Bahia's last 8 home matches (Serie A).
Corners Prediction
Bahia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.57; at home - 4.14;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.2; at home - 4.
Juventude: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.14, away - 2.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.4; away - 2.75.
- Juventude have taken fewer than 3.5 corners away in 6 of their last 7 matches (Serie A).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.6 (0.8 for the home team and 0.8 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home venue - 4.5 (1 for the home team and 3.5 for the visitors).
Bahia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.36; at home - 2.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 1.6.
Juventude: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.64, away - 2.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.9; away - 3.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 5;
- Both teams scored all-time - once;
- At the home team's venue - never.
Statistics: Bahia vs Juventude
- Total matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- Total matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): Bahia - 7, Juventude - 4;
- Bahia's BTTS at home - 5 (71%);
- Juventude's BTTS away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Bahia - 6, Juventude - 3;
- Bahia's BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Juventude's BTTS away - 1 (25%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Bahia approach the match in a much more confident state: the team consistently picks up points, especially at home. Juventude are in a prolonged slump, struggling on the road and already entrenched in the relegation zone. Their recent defeat to São Paulo only adds to the pressure. The head-to-head history also favors Bahia-particularly in matches at "Fonte Nova," where the hosts regularly come out on top. Meanwhile, Juventude rarely score away and often crumble after conceding a goal. Final prediction: Bahia to win with a -1 handicap.