Match report

Bahia Defeats RB Bragantino 2-1 in Serie A Showdown

Bahia
Bahia
2–1
FT
RB Bragantino
RB Bragantino
Nov 2, 2025

Bahia pulled off a sensational comeback against RB Bragantino on Thursday night in the Brazilian Serie A. Despite falling behind early, Bahia fought back with two goals from their star striker Willian Jose to seal a dramatic win at home. The victory was vital for Bahia's standings and showcased their resilience under pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Matheus Fernandes scored RB Bragantino's opening goal in the 20th minute.
  • • Willian Jose equalized for Bahia at the 75-minute mark with an assist from Luciano Juba.
  • • Bahia secured their victory when Willian Jose netted again in the 90th minute, assisted by Tiago.
  • • RB Bragantino saw multiple players cautioned including Matheus Fernandes and Alix Vinicius.

Lineups

Bahia

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 96 Ronaldo Strada (G)
  • 13 S. Arias (D)
  • 33 David Duarte (D)
  • 21 S. Ramos (D)
  • 46 Luciano Juba (D)
  • 37 Kayky (M)
  • 11 Rodrigo (M)
  • 26 Nicolas Acevedo (M)
  • 6 Jean Lucas (M)
  • 16 Erick Pulga (M)
  • 12 Willian Jose (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Danilo Fernandes
  • 34 Joao Paulo
  • 4 Kanu
  • 44 Luiz Gustavo
  • 25 Iago Borduchi
  • 66 Ze Guilherme
  • 5 Rezende
  • 14 Erick
  • 8 Cauly
  • 10 Everton Ribeiro
  • 15 Michel Araujo
  • 77 Tiago

RB Bragantino

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Cleiton (G)
  • 34 A. Hurtado (D)
  • 4 Alix Vinicius (D)
  • 14 Pedro Henrique
  • 12 Vanderlan (D)
  • 7 Eric Ramires (M)
  • 6 Gabriel (M)
  • 21 Lucas Barbosa (M)
  • 29 Juninho Capixaba (M)
  • 30 H. Mosquera (M)
  • 8 Eduardo Sasha (F)

Substitutes

  • 37 Fabricio
  • 32 A. Sant'Anna
  • 16 Gustavo Marques
  • 31 Guilherme
  • 5 Fabinho
  • 35 Matheus Fernandes
  • 25 Praxedes
  • 9 I. Pitta
  • 11 Fernando
  • 18 T. Borbas
  • 27 Davi Gomes
  • 33 I. Laquintana

Timeline

  1. RB Bragantino
    ?' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Matheus Fernandes

    Argument

  2. RB Bragantino
    5' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Alix Vinicius

    Foul

  3. RB Bragantino
    12' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Eric Ramires · On: Matheus Fernandes
  4. RB Bragantino
    20' RB Bragantino Goal · Normal Goal
    Matheus Fernandes · Assist: Lucas Barbosa
  5. Bahia
    27' Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ramos

    Foul

  6. Bahia
    41' Bahia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kayky · On: Tiago
  7. RB Bragantino
    46' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Unknown player · On: Fabinho
  8. Bahia
    53' Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Araújo

    Foul

  9. RB Bragantino
    58' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Henry Mosquera · On: Fernando
  10. RB Bragantino
    60' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Vanderlan

    Foul

  11. RB Bragantino
    61' RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    Lucas Barbosa

    Foul

  12. Bahia
    70' Bahia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nicolas Acevedo · On: Erick
  13. Bahia
    70' Bahia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Erick Pulga · On: Cauly
  14. Bahia
    75' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: Luciano Juba
  15. RB Bragantino
    77' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Juninho Capixaba · On: Praxedes
  16. RB Bragantino
    77' RB Bragantino subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Eduardo Sasha · On: I. Pitta
  17. Bahia
    87' Bahia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jean Lucas · On: Everton Ribeiro
  18. RB Bragantino
    90'+4 RB Bragantino Card · Yellow Card
    I. Pitta

    Foul

  19. Bahia
    90' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Willian Jose · Assist: Tiago

Match Stats

Stat Bahia RB Bragantino
Fouls 11 20
Pass Accuracy 87% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 535 232
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 1.58 0.76
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 464 164
Shots Inside Box 13 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Matheus Fernandes' early goal put RB Bragantino in control, but Bahia's response showed their fighting spirit.
  • ▸ Willian Jose's equalizer at the 75-minute mark shifted momentum entirely to Bahia’s favor, setting up a tense finale.
  • ▸ Bahia sealed the win with Willian Jose’s second goal in stoppage time, cementing a hard-fought victory.