Bragantino host Bahia in Brazil's Serie A Betano on 5 September. Bahia are fifth in the league with 40 points, holding a Copa Libertadores qualification spot, while Bragantino are ninth with 35 points and a Copa Sudamericana qualification spot.
Bahia come into the match in stronger form, with two wins and a draw from their last three games, scoring eight goals and conceding five. They won 3-2 at home to Internacional, won 2-0 away at Vitoria, and drew 3-3 away at Chapecoense. Bragantino have one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three, scoring four and conceding four. They lost 1-2 away at Sao Paulo, won 1-0 at home to Gremio, and drew 2-2 away at Atletico Mineiro. In 23 head-to-head meetings, both teams have eight wins, with seven draws. Bragantino are managed by Mancini Vagner, while Bahia are managed by Ceni Rogerio. Bragantino will be without Davi Gomes, I. Pitta, A. Sant'Anna, and Vanderlan, while Eduardo Sasha is doubtful. Bahia are missing Everaldo, Leo Vieira, and M. Sanabria, with Everton Ribeiro doubtful.
| Metric | Bragantino | Bahia |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 9 of 20 | 5 of 20 |
| Points | 35 (+4 GD) | 40 (+7 GD) |
| Recent form | 1W 1D 1L | 2W 1D 0L |
| Squad market value | EUR 99.35m | — |
| Playing for | Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Group Stage) | Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Qualification) |
| Previous meetings (23, 7 draws) | 8 wins | 8 wins |
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