Fla v Bahia: top-five test pits home steel against away surge | OneFootball

Flamengo host Bahia in the Brasileirão at the Maracanã on Sunday, 19 April 2026, with third facing fifth and early Libertadores places on the line.

Head-to-head points to the hosts: Flamengo have won 16 of the recent meetings to Bahia's four, with two draws.

Fla arrive with momentum after four wins in their last five, including league victories over Santos and Fluminense, the only blip a defeat at RB Bragantino. Bahia's last five read win, loss, win, loss, win, featuring a 3-0 home success against Athletico Paranaense and an away win at Mirassol.

For the hosts, Jorginho is unavailable through injury and Jorge Andrés Carrascal Guado is suspended. For the visitors, goalkeeper Ronaldo and forward Ruan Pablo are sidelined with injuries.

Mengão are yet to lose at home in the league and have conceded only two goals at the Maracanã so far, while also scoring 18 and conceding 10 overall. The Tricolor Baiano have travelled well, collecting 12 points on the road with four away wins. That sets up a clear duel: the home back line's resilience against an away side comfortable on their travels.

A win would take Fla to 23 points and could tighten their grip on the top four race. Victory for Bahia would also move them to 23 points and could lift them into the top four, strengthening their push for Libertadores qualification.