Corinthians v Bahia: season opener as unbeaten hosts face five-game winners | OneFootball

Corinthians host Bahia in the Brasileirão on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at Estádio Urbano Caldeira, with Matchday 1 pitting unbeaten hosts against visitors riding five straight wins to start their year.

Bahia won 2-1 on their last league visit in August 2025, while Corinthians claimed a 3-0 home victory in December 2024. Anderson Daronco is the referee.

Timão are unbeaten in three in January, with a win at Velo bookending draws against São Paulo and Santos. Tricolor Baiano arrive on a streak of five victories in the Baiano, including an away win at Vitória, and have the momentum to test higher-league opposition.

Coringão are without forward Memphis and defender Cacá through injury. Bahêa list forwards Mateo Sanabria and Ruan Pablo on the sidelines.

Timão could lean on centre-forwards Yuri Alberto or Pedro Raúl, with creators Rodrigo Garro and Andre Carrillo supplying. Tricolor Baiano may look to Éverton Ribeiro and Cauly to feed Cristian Olivera or Willian Jose in attack.

Three points on opening day would bank early momentum. Timão then visit Athletico Paranaense before hosting RB Bragantino, while Tricolor Baiano are set to host Fluminense and then travel to Vasco da Gama.