Fluminense vs Bahia: Match Preview Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 11, 2025

On Thursday, September 11, the second leg of the Brazil Cup quarterfinals features Fluminense taking on Bahia. The match kicks off at 00:00 CET, and here’s a look at what to expect.

Fluminense vs Bahia: Match facts and head-to-head

• In the first leg, Bahia won against Fluminense 1-0.
• Fluminense has not won in their last three matches, with two losses and one draw.
• Bahia has only one loss in their last ten games.
• At home, Fluminense is unbeaten in their last four matches with three wins and one draw.
• This season, Fluminense has scored in both halves in 31% of their matches, while Bahia has done so in 24%.
• Bahia keeps a clean sheet in 35% of their games; Fluminense in 31%.
• In 14% of matches this season, both teams have conceded in both halves.
• In their last five meetings, Bahia has won four times, with Fluminense winning only once.

Fluminense vs Bahia: Match preview

The first match was closely contested, and a draw would have been fair. Fluminense scored in the 28th minute, but the goal was disallowed. Bahia claimed the winner in the 86th minute, securing a 1-0 victory.

In their last league match, Fluminense drew with Santos, placing them ninth in the standings with 28 points from 20 matches. They have several games in hand because of their participation in the Club World Cup and Copa Sudamericana. Fluminense advanced to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament by defeating América de Cali 4-1 on aggregate and will face Lanús next.

Since the first leg, Bahia has had a mixed league performance, losing 1-5 to Mirassol but recovering with a commanding 9-1 win against Confiança in the Northeast Cup final. They currently sit fourth in Serie A with 36 points from 20 matches, just 11 points behind the leaders. The competition for fourth place is tight, with only a one-point buffer over fifth and sixth place.

Probable lineups

• Fluminense: Fábio; Guga, Silva, Freitas, René; Hércules, Martinelli; Canobbio, Nonato, Serna; Cano.
• Bahia: Ronaldo; Arias, Duarte, Mingo, Juba; Acevedo, Lucas; Kayky, Ribeiro, Pulga; Thiago.

Prediction

This match will be challenging for both teams. Fluminense needs to give their all to overcome the deficit, while Bahia will aim to defend their narrow lead. Expect an exciting contest, and I predict that both teams will score.