Vasco v Bahia: How to watch, line-ups, Cruz-Maltino seek first win | OneFootball

In search of their first victory in the 2026 Brazilian Championship, Vasco da Gama hosts Bahia this Wednesday (11th) at 9:30 PM at São Januário. The match, valid for the third round of the competition, brings together two teams in different moments: while the Gigante da Colina is looking to build momentum after winning the derby against Botafogo, Tricolor de Aço arrives in Rio de Janeiro defending a nine-game unbeaten streak this season.

The match will be broadcast live on Globo (free-to-air TV for selected regions), Premiere (pay-per-view), and Globoplay (streaming).

+ Vasco: Spinelli will be included in the squad against Bahia

Vasco: Relief, fatigue, and a new face on the bench

The atmosphere at São Januário is calmer after the 2-0 win over Botafogo, which secured a spot in the Carioca quarterfinals (where they will face Volta Redonda). However, the pressure is now on the Brasileirão standings. With only one point from two games (a loss to Mirassol and a draw with Chapecoense), Fernando Diniz's team sees today's match as crucial to avoid falling behind the leaders.

For the match, Diniz is expected to keep the core lineup that won the derby, despite the physical fatigue of key players like Philippe Coutinho. The big news among those named to the squad is Argentine striker Claudio Spinelli, who will be on the bench. On the other hand, the debut of left-back Cuiabano has been postponed by the coaching staff, who prefer to improve the player's fitness before fielding him.

Spinelli is another reinforcement presented by Vasco for 2026 – Photo: Jogada10

Bahia: Full strength and unbeaten run

On the other side, Bahia is enjoying a honeymoon with its fans. The team led by Rogério Ceni is still unbeaten in 2026, with seven wins and two draws (including a win over Corinthians and a draw with Fluminense in the Brasileirão). Leaders of the Campeonato Baiano, Ceni rested starters in the state championship and is coming to São Januário at full strength, including the return of striker Everaldo.

Match Details

VASCO vs BAHIA Competition: Brazilian Championship – 3rd round Date and time: 02/11/2026 (Wednesday), at 9:30 PM Venue: São Januário, Rio de Janeiro Referee: Paulo Cesar Zanovelli da Silva (MG) Where to watch: Globo, Premiere, and Globoplay

Probable Lineups:

Photo: X/Twitter Vasco da Gama

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