Vasco aim to end 13-year drought at Bahia in Salvador | OneFootball

Vasco arrives at this Sunday's duel with an impressive label: it is the best visitor of the second round in the Brasileirão. Even so, it faces an uncomfortable obstacle that has lasted for 13 years. The last victory of Vasco over Bahia, away from home, in the Série A, happened in 2012. Since then, the Tricolor has accumulated an advantage: in the points system, there are four victories for Bahia, three draws, and only two victories for Vasco in Salvador.

The encounter gains even more weight by putting two of the most effective attacks of the second round face to face, considering the home and away games. Vasco is the most efficient, scoring a goal every 6.0 shots. Bahia appears in fifth, hitting the net every 9.2 attempts.

The recent offensive dynamics reinforce the balance:– Bahia scored 7 of the last 10 goals with ground passes.– Vasco conceded only 3 of the last 13 goals in this way.– Vasco scored 7 of the last 10 goals (6 of the last 8) also in plays with ground passes.– Bahia conceded 6 of the last 10 goals this way.

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Vasco da Gama vs. Bahia for the Brazilian Championship held at the São Januário Stadium on September 24, 2025. Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Even buoyed by the 6-0 over Santos, Vasco will have to deal with a Bahia that almost doesn't allow shots at home: only 9 shots conceded per game, the fourth-best mark of the second round. Meanwhile, the Carioca team, despite its high efficiency (a goal every 4.7 attempts as a visitor), has the sixth-lowest offensive production away from home, averaging 8.9 shots.

On the other hand, Bahia maintains strong numbers as a host:– Seventh offensive productivity of the second round (14.9 shots/game).– Fifth-best efficiency (a goal every 8.0 attempts).– Fifth-best home campaign in the second round (71% success rate).– Four games without conceding a goal in seven at Fonte Nova.

Vasco also presents solid credentials:– Best visitor of the second round (54% success rate).– Best attack away from home (15 goals, average 1.88).– Three games without conceding a goal in eight as a visitor.

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Vasco da Gama vs. Bahia for the Brazilian Championship held at the São Januário Stadium on September 24, 2025. Photos: Matheus Lima/Vasco.

Even with the good phase away from home, the Cruz-Maltino arrives pressured by the need for points and the uncomfortable taboo that has persisted since 2012. Meanwhile, Bahia tries to use its performance as a host to stay strong in the fight for top positions.

The duel, scheduled for 4 pm (Brasília time), promises to pit the most efficient team as a visitor against one of the most dangerous hosts of the second round — with statistics indicating an open and highly demanding game on both sides.

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