Bahia v Santos: Libertadores push meets survival bid | OneFootball

Bahia host Santos in the Brasileirão on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, with the hosts chasing the Libertadores places and the visitors aiming to pull clear of the relegation battle.

Bahia sit fifth while Santos are 15th in the latest table, and the hosts also won the last league meeting between the sides 2-0 here in August 2025.

Tricolor Baiano have lost three of their past four in all competitions, though a 3-0 home win over Athletico Paranaense earlier this month underlined their ceiling. Peixe, meanwhile, have one win in five and have struggled to build momentum.

Esquadrão de Aço list goalkeeper Ronaldo and forward Ruan Pablo as injured. Alvinegro Praiano travel without Neymar (injured) and Gabriel Barbosa (suspended), with Rony also sidelined and defender Igor Vinicius suspended, trimming options in attack and at right back.

At home, Tricolor Baiano have been tight, conceding four goals across five league matches, and could look to control territory and protect a back line that has held up well. On the road, Peixe are yet to win and have conceded 11 in five away league games, so the visitors may prioritise compactness and transitions.

A victory would strengthen Tricolor Baiano's Libertadores push and could edge them closer to the top four. Three points for Peixe may lift them away from the immediate danger zone and provide a platform to climb from the lower half.