Bahia waste chances again, Ceará pose bigger threat in draw | OneFootball

Ceará and Bahia drew 1-1 this Saturday (20th), in the 24th round of the 2025 Brasileirão. The match showcased different styles: while Bahia controlled possession (67%), Ceará was more objective and ended up with a higher number of big chances and a superior xG (expected goals). The Bahia team completed their third game without a win, in a poor run for the squad.

Bahia dominated possession, but lacked finishing

According to SofaScore data, the Bahia team completed over 550 passes, compared to just 257 from Ceará. Rogério Ceni’s team concentrated 41% of their plays through the middle and earned 6 corners, but struggled with offensive effectiveness.

Despite their territorial superiority, Bahia managed only 2 big chances, with an xG of 1.21, a number lower than their opponent's.

Ceará was more direct and dangerous

Vozão relied on a reactive game, with long balls (48% accuracy) and intensity in tackles — there were 16 compared to just 8 from Bahia.

Even with only 33% possession, the Ceará team had 15 shots and created 3 big chances, accumulating an xG of 2.15, nearly double that of their rival.

Goalkeepers: balanced work

Both teams were stopped by good saves: there were 4 interventions for each goalkeeper, keeping the score level.

There was also balance in individual duels, with a 50% success rate for each side.

Match conclusion

The 1-1 draw reflects the balance of the match: Bahia had more of the ball, but Ceará came closer to victory.

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