📋 Bahia and Vasco line-ups confirmed for crucial Brasileirão 2025 clash | OneFootball

It will be a decisive Sunday (23) for the ambitions of Bahia and Vasco in the 2025 Brasileirão.

The teams will face each other starting at 4pm (Brasília time) at the Casa de Apostas Arena Fonte Nova.

This match is valid for the 35th round of the competition.

Standings 📊

The Tricolor is currently in seventh place with 53 points, fighting to bounce back after three rounds without a win.

They need a victory to surpass Fluminense (55) and close in on Botafogo (58), the team currently holding the last direct spot for the 2026 Libertadores.

Despite the defeat to Fortaleza, their strong home record is their main hope.

They have 12 wins, three draws, and only two losses in front of their fans in the league. 

The Cruz-Maltino is also going through a tough time. After stringing together four consecutive wins, Fernando Diniz’s team has lost its last four matches.

The quest for a spot in the preliminary rounds of the Libertadores has become a very complicated goal. 

They have 42 points, are 13th in the standings, and are now looking to secure their safety once and for all.

Vitória, with 36 points, is the first team in the relegation zone.

Their away record is five wins, two draws, and ten losses.

Bahia ⚪🔵🔴

Rogério Ceni saw David Duarte leave the match against Fortaleza injured.

Kanu will be his replacement.

Michel Araújo returned after serving a suspension.

But Everton Ribeiro will start the match. 

Vasco 💢

Fernando Diniz lost Coutinho, who will serve a suspension.

Matheus França was the main option. And he will, in fact, be the starter. 

Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, and Andrés Gómez return after the FIFA break.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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