Bahia v Palmeiras: leaders visit top-four chasers in Salvador | OneFootball

Bahia host Palmeiras in the Brasileirão on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at Arena Fonte Nova, as the league leaders face fourth in a match that could shape the early title race.

Palmeiras top the table with 22 points from nine matches, while Bahia have 17 from eight. The hosts also won both league meetings in 2025, home and away.

Verdão arrive on four straight league wins, including a 2-1 victory over Grêmio last time out. Tricolor Baiano have three wins in five and beat Athletico Paranaense 3-0 in their most recent league game.

Bahia are without goalkeeper Ronaldo, defender Kanu and forward Ruan Pablo. Porco travel minus defender Joaquin Piquerez and forwards Paulinho and Vitor Roque.

At Arena Fonte Nova, Tricolor Baiano are unbeaten, conceding just two goals in four home league games. Verdão have scored 19 in nine and have won two of four away. The game may hinge on whether the hosts' defence can blunt the visitors' cutting edge.

A home win could move Bahia closer to the summit and strengthen their Libertadores push. Three more points would keep Porco first and could extend their advantage in the title race.