Salvador - Bahia and Santos meet on 25/04/2026 at 18h30 (Brasília UTC-3) at Arena Fonte Nova in a 13th-round clash that can shift momentum for both clubs as the Série A campaign enters its decisive phase. The showdown is being shown in Brazil on Premiere (pay-per-view), and the result will directly influence the race for the top positions and survival in the table.
- In short: Bahia (5th, 20 pts) hosts Santos (15th, 13 pts) on 25/04/2026 at 18h30 — Neymar is rested and the game airs on Premiere.
Match essentials and what’s at stake
Bahia arrives at Arena Fonte Nova aiming to consolidate a push toward the G-4 under Rogério Ceni, relying on Willian José as the main attacking threat. Santos, led by Cuca, needs points to climb out of the relegation battle and will look to Lautaro Díaz for goals despite resting Neymar for the upcoming clash with San Lorenzo in the Copa Sul-Americana.
This is round 13 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A; the competition is contested by 20 teams in a double round-robin format, with top clubs earning places in continental competitions and the bottom four relegated to Série B — details on the competition structure are available at the official CBF competition page: CBF competition page.
The match will be broadcast in Brazil by Premiere (pay-per-view).
Context and likely impact on the table
Bahia, fifth with 20 points, can tighten its grip on the upper zone with a home win and extend pressure on teams above them. A victory would strengthen their early-season trajectory and maintain confidence at Fonte Nova.
Santos, 15th with 13 points, faces a must-improve moment: an away surprise would provide breathing room and a morale boost ahead of the midweek cup fixture. The absence of Neymar reduces a marquee attacking option, increasing the importance of Lautaro Díaz and collective organization.
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