Vitória beat Bahia and move within three points of Santos before Vila clash | OneFootball

This Thursday, for the Ba-Vi of the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship, Vitória achieved an important result by beating Bahia 2–1 at Barradão. The red-and-black goals were scored by Renato Kayzer and Raul Cáceres, while the Steel Tricolor scored through Tiago.

Standings situation

With the result, Vitória, in 17th place, reached 28 points and remained three points behind Santos, the first team outside the relegation zone. Peixe beat Corinthians 3–1 at Vila and reached 31 points. The next round features a direct relegation battle between the teams, in Baixada Santista.

Bahia, after the defeat, stayed on 43 points in sixth place. Rogério Ceni’s team has the same points as the Glorioso but trails on goal difference (11 to 3). Had they at least drawn, the Steel Tricolor would have climbed to fifth.

Match summary

⚫🔴 VITÓRIA 2–1 BAHIA 🔵⚪🔴

Competition: Brazilian Championship – 28th round  Venue: Barradão, in Salvador (BA)  Date: October 16, 2025 (Wednesday)  Time: 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

Yellow cards: Renato Kayzer, Camutanga, Ronald Lopes, Erick Serafim, Gabriel Baralhas and Dudu (2x) (Vitória); Cauly (Bahia)  Red cards: Dudu

Refereeing Referee: Anderson Daronco (RS) Assistants: Luanderson Lima dos Santos (BA) and Daniella Coutinho Pinto (BA) VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

Goals Renato Kayzer (penalty), 26′ of the 1st half (Vitória) Tiago, 41′ of the 1st half (Bahia) Raul Cáceres, 19′ of the 2nd half (Vitória)

VITÓRIA: Lucas Arcanjo; Raul Cáceres, Edu, Camutanga, Zé Marcos and Ramón; Baralhas, Ronald Lopes (Dudu) and Aitor (Matheuzinho); Erick Serafim (Osvaldo) and Renato Kayzer (Renzo López) Coach: Jair Ventura

BAHIA: Ronaldo; Santiago Arias, Gabriel Xavier and David Duarte; Nestor (Cauly), Acevedo (Iago), Rezende (Michel Araújo) and Jean Lucas; Mateo Sanabria (Kayky), Ademir (Ruan Pablo) and Tiago Coach: Rogério Ceni

How was the match?

First half

Just 23 minutes in, Leão da Barra had a penalty awarded after Ramon handled the ball in the box, and Renato Kayzer converted with a shot into the goalkeeper Ronaldo’s top right corner, opening the scoring for Vitória.

Bahia didn’t falter and kept pressing. At 41 minutes, Tiago Souza equalized for the Esquadrão, taking advantage of a loose ball after a slip by Nicolás Acevedo in the box to level the score.

Second half

Vitória came back more aggressive, while Bahia tried to reorganize tactically. At 20 minutes, Raúl Cáceres netted the second for Vitória after capitalizing on a loose ball in the area and finishing first-time. The red-and-black side maintained pressure and control at times, while Bahia sought the equalizer, working the ball and exploiting the flanks. At the end, in the 51st minute, Dudu, for Leão, was sent off after receiving a second yellow.

Next matches

Vitória

Santos vs. Vitória – 29th round of the Brazilian Championship Date and time: 10/20/2025 (Monday), 9:30 p.m. Venue: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

Bahia

Bahia vs. Grêmio – 29th round of the Brazilian Championship Date and time: 10/19/2025 (Sunday), 8:30 p.m. Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA)

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