Bahia 3-2 Internacional: result and AI prediction

Bahia – Internacional, Brasileirão, Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM (GMT). Venue: Arena Fonte Nova

Bahia is #6 in the table (37 pts) and Internacional #17 (25 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Bahia is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Internacional is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Bahia 2, draws 3, Internacional 1. Their last meeting, on March 15, 2026, ended Internacional 0-1 Bahia.

BahiaBahia
Final score3 - 2
InternacionalInternacional
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-2✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Bahia bring the stronger league position, a resilient recent run and the backing of Arena Fonte Nova. Internacional are under pressure near the bottom end of the table, and their defensive absences arrive alongside a demanding derby schedule. The decisive contest is likely to be Bahia's wide creation and penalty-area occupation against an improvised Colorado defensive unit. Internacional still have a genuine transition threat if Carbonero and Alan Patrick can escape Bahia's counter-press.

Head-to-head analysis

Bahia have the recent league edge in this fixture and have repeatedly made home meetings awkward for Internacional. The longer historical record is more favourable to Colorado, but the current matchup has shifted toward Bahia's control in Salvador.

Injuries and absences

Jean Lucas's suspension takes energy and ball-winning from Bahia's midfield, while uncertainty around Everton Ribeiro and Olivera affects their creative ceiling. Internacional's cluster of defensive suspensions is more damaging: it disrupts partnerships, aerial coverage and their ability to play out calmly under pressure.

Form (last 5)

BahiaLeague position #6 · 37 ptsD D W
InternacionalLeague position #17 · 25 ptsD D D

Bahia vs Internacional stats

BahiaInternacional
Played2424
Goals scored3424
Goals conceded2828
Clean sheets86

Last meetings

  • 2026-03-15Internacional 0-1 Bahia
  • 2025-11-08Internacional 2-2 Bahia
  • 2025-10-22Bahia 1-0 Internacional
  • 2025-05-28Internacional 2-1 Bahia
  • 2025-04-03Bahia 1-1 Internacional
  • 2024-07-27Bahia 1-1 Internacional

Unavailable players

Bahia

Everton Ribeiro, Jean Lucas, Leo Vieira, Ademir

Internacional

B. Arhin, Bruno Gomes, Kayky, G. Mercado, Paulinho Paula, S. Rochet

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