Match report

Vitoria Defeats Bahia 2-1 in Thrilling Serie A Clash

Vitoria
Vitoria
2–1
FT
Bahia
Bahia
Oct 17, 2025

Vitoria triumphed over Bahia in a gripping encounter that saw them edge past the visitors by a score of 2-1. Renato Kayzer opened the scoring with a penalty before Tiago leveled for Bahia. R. Caceres' second-half goal sealed Vitoria's win, despite facing a red card late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Vitoria 2–1 Bahia at Serie A.
  • • Renato Kayzer scored from the penalty spot for Vitoria in the 26th minute.
  • • Tiago equalized for Bahia in the 41st minute, assisted by Nicolas Acevedo.
  • • R. Caceres secured victory with a goal in the 64th minute.
  • • Vitoria's Dudu was sent off late in the match (90+7).

Lineups

Vitoria

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lucas Arcanjo (G)
  • 27 R. Caceres (D)
  • 43 Edu (D)
  • 4 Camutanga (D)
  • 3 Ze Marcos (D)
  • 13 Ramon (D)
  • 33 Erick (M)
  • 8 Ronald Lopes (M)
  • 44 Baralhas (M)
  • 17 A. Cantalapiedra (M)
  • 79 Renato Kayzer (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Thiago Couto
  • 66 Maykon Jesus
  • 50 P. Roberto
  • 77 Neris
  • 19 Kike Saverio
  • 10 Matheuzinho
  • 21 Dudu
  • 6 Pepe
  • 29 Willian Oliveira
  • 11 Osvaldo
  • 31 R. Lopez
  • 23 Fabricio

Bahia

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 96 Ronaldo Strada (G)
  • 13 S. Arias (D)
  • 3 Gabriel Xavier (D)
  • 33 David Duarte (D)
  • 7 Ademir (M)
  • 26 Nicolas Acevedo (M)
  • 5 Rezende (M)
  • 23 M. Sanabria (M)
  • 11 Rodrigo (F)
  • 77 Tiago (F)
  • 6 Jean Lucas (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Danilo Fernandes
  • 4 Kanu
  • 44 Luiz Gustavo
  • 25 Iago Borduchi
  • 66 Ze Guilherme
  • 55 Sidney Duarte
  • 63 David Martins
  • 15 Michel Araujo
  • 8 Cauly
  • 70 Vitinho
  • 37 Kayky
  • 52 Ruan Pablo

Timeline

  1. Vitoria
    26' Vitoria Goal · Penalty
    Renato Kayzer
  2. Vitoria
    37' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Renato Kayzer

    Foul

  3. Bahia
    41' Bahia Goal · Normal Goal
    Tiago · Assist: Nicolas Acevedo
  4. Bahia
    45'+4 Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    Ademir

    Foul

  5. Vitoria
    46' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Erick

    Foul

  6. Vitoria
    46' Vitoria subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ronald · On: Dudu
  7. Vitoria
    60' Vitoria subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aitor Cantalapiedra · On: Matheuzinho
  8. Vitoria
    64' Vitoria Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cáceres
  9. Bahia
    66' Bahia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nicolas Acevedo · On: Iago
  10. Bahia
    66' Bahia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sanabria · On: Kayky
  11. Vitoria
    72' Vitoria subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Renato Kayzer · On: R. Lopez
  12. Bahia
    74' Bahia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rezende · On: M. Araújo
  13. Bahia
    74' Bahia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrigo Nestor · On: Cauly
  14. Bahia
    75' Bahia Card · Yellow Card
    Cauly

    Foul

  15. Bahia
    81' Bahia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Ademir · On: Ruan Pablo
  16. Vitoria
    85' Vitoria subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Erick · On: Osvaldo
  17. Vitoria
    90'+7 Vitoria Card · Red Card
    Dudu

    Foul

  18. Vitoria
    90' Vitoria Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Baralhas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Vitoria Bahia
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 227 454
Yellow Cards 7 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 2.12 0.98
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 34% 66%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 165 401
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Renato Kayzer's early penalty gave Vitoria a strong start and set the tone for the game.
  • ▸ Tiago’s equalizing goal for Bahia in the 41st minute injected life into their match effort, but R. Caceres’ second-half strike ultimately decided the outcome.