At opposite times in the championship, Vitória and Bahia play the Bahian classic in this 28th round of the Brasileirão. The teams enter the field this Thursday (16), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, in Salvador. The duel will be broadcast by sportv and Premiere.
Rubro-Negro is still experiencing the drama of the relegation zone, where it occupies 17th place, with 25 points. The team is coming off a 4-3 defeat to Vasco in the last round.
The Tricolor de Aço is aiming for the top of the table. The team is in 6th place, with 43 points, and is coming off a 1-0 victory over Flamengo in the last round.
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Vitória x Bahia: how the teams arrive
On Vitória’s side, the biggest uncertainty is who will replace suspended captain Lucas Halter. Coach Jair Ventura can opt for Neris or Edu to maintain the formation with three defenders, but he is also considering changing the formation. One confirmed change is the return of full-back Ramon, who returns to the team after serving a suspension.
Probable Vitória lineup
Lucas Archangel; Raúl Cáceres, Camutanga, Edu (Neris), Zé Marcos and Ramon; Baralhas, Ronald and Aitor; Erick and Renato Kayzer. Technical: Jair Ventura.
Vitória’s embezzlements and hangings
Injured(s): Alexandre Fintelman, Davi and Jamerson.
Suspended: Lucas Halter and Carlinhos.
Hanging(s): Raúl Cáceres, Lucas Arcanjo, Claudinho, Lucas Halter, Carlinhos, Renato Kayzer, Zé Marcos, Camutanga and Erick.
For Bahia’s part, even with the returns of Santi Arias, Gabriel Xavier, Mateo Sanabria and Rodrigo Nestor, Rogério Ceni is still dealing with several absences, including that of midfielder Everton Ribeiro. For his place, the main candidates are Cauly, Michel Araújo and Rodrigo Nestor. In attack, Tiago should be the replacement for the suspended Willian José.
Bahia’s probable lineup
Ronaldo; Santi Arias, David Duarte, Gabriel Xavier and Iago Borduchi; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Rodrigo Nestor (Michel Araujo or Cauly); Ademir, Sanabria and Tiago. Technical: Rogério Ceni.
Bahia embezzlements and hangings
Injured(s): Everton Ribeiro (recovery from thyroid cancer surgery), Caio Alexandre, Erick Pulga, Ramos Mingo, Luciano Juba and João Paulo.
Suspended: Willian José and Gilberto
Hanging(s): João Paulo and Jean Lucas.
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Vitória x Bahia: time and where to watch
- Brazilian Championship – 28th round
- Data: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
- Local: Barradão, Salvador (BA)
- Where to watch: sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view)
Vitória results
- 05/10 – Vasco da Gama 4 x 3 Vitória – Brazilian Championship
- 02/10 – Victory 1 x 0 Ceará – Brazilian Championship
- 28/09 – Grêmio 3 x 1 Vitória – Brazilian Championship
- 20/09 – Victory 0 x 1 Fluminense – Brazilian Championship
- 13/09 – Fortaleza 2 x 0 Vitória – Brazilian Championship
Vitória’s next games
- 16/10 – 9:30 pm – Vitória x Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 10/20 – 9:30 pm – Santos x Vitória – Brazilian Championship
- 10/25 – 4pm – Vitória x Corinthians – Brazilian Championship
- 01/11 – 4pm – Cruzeiro x Vitória – Brazilian Championship
- 05/11 – 7pm – Vitória x Internacional – Brazilian Championship
Vitória classification
- Brazilian Championship: 17th place
Bahia results
- 05/10 – Bahia 1 x 0 Flamengo – Brazilian Championship
- 01/10 – Botafogo 2 x 1 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 28/09 – Bahia 1 x 0 Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship
- 24/09 – Vasco da Gama 3 x 1 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 20/09 – Ceará 1 x 1 Bahia – Brazilian Championship
Bahia’s next games
- 16/10 – 9:30 pm – Vitória x Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 19/10 – 8:30 pm – Bahia x Grêmio – Brazilian Championship
- 10/22 – 7pm – Bahia x Internacional – Brazilian Championship
- 10/25 – 9:30 pm – São Paulo x Bahia – Brazilian Championship
- 02/11 – 4pm – Bahia x Bragantino – Brazilian Championship
Bahia classification
- Brazilian Championship: 6th place
