Serie A Gameweek 28
Atletico Paranaense 2 - 1 FT Bahia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' Lucas Esquivel (Kerwin Vargas)
erick pulga 26'
Nicolas Acevedo 30'
38' Juan Aguirre
45' Arthur Dias
45' โ Leonardo Caetano Silva โjorge rivaldo
45' โ Juan Aguirre โEduardo Kogitzki Anastacio
HT
โ Erick Luis Conrado Carvalho โJean Lucas 64'
โ Ademir โKauรช Furquim 64'
69' jorge rivaldo (Kerwin Vargas)
โ Nicolas Acevedo โCaio Alexandre 73'
Kauรช Furquim 74'
79' โ Kerwin Vargas โBruno Zapelli
80' โ Gilberto โGilberto Junior
โ Rodrigo Nestor โรverton Ribeiro 85'
โ Alejo Veliz โEveraldo Stum 85'
89' jorge rivaldo
90' Odair Hellmann
Everaldo Stum 90'+1
Everaldo Stum 90'+5
90'+6 Odair Hellmann
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Paranaense
Goalkeepers
Mycael 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Dantas 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Juan Felipe Aguirre
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Arthur Dias 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Gilberto 
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Jรกdson 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
61
Passes
4
Duels
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Esquivel 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Leonardo Caetano
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Stiven Mendoza
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Kerwin Vargas 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Santos 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Terรกn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antรดnio Feliphe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gilberto Jรบnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lรฉo Pelรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Derik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dudu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chiqueti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Zapelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Camilo Portilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Luis Rivaldo Pinto
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bahia
Goalkeepers
Ronaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Marcos Victor
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
David Duarte 
SWEEPER
9
Cleanups
9
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Victor Hugo
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
73
Passes
6
Duels
Luciano Juba
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Erick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Nicolรกs Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Rodrigo Nestor
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ademir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alejo Vรฉliz
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Erick Pulga
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Guido Herrera
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Romรกn Gรณmez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zรฉ Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รverton Ribeiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Lucas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Alexandre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
รaฤatay Yฤฑlmaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruan Pablo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Josรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everaldo 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Bahia | 3 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Fonte Nova |
| 11/24/2024 | Bahia | 1 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Fonte Nova |
| 07/10/2024 | Atletico Paranaense | 1 - 3 | Bahia | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 11/12/2023 | Bahia | 1 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Fonte Nova |
| 07/16/2023 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 0 | Bahia | Serie A | Ligga Arena |
| 07/12/2022 | Atletico Paranaense | 2 - 1 | Bahia | Copa Do Brasil | Arena da Baixada |
| 06/22/2022 | Bahia | 1 - 2 | Atletico Paranaense | Copa Do Brasil | Arena Fonte Nova |
| 10/09/2021 | Atletico Paranaense | 0 - 2 | Bahia | Serie A | Arena da Baixada |
| 06/25/2021 | Bahia | 2 - 1 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Estรกdio Governador Roberto Santos |
| 01/20/2021 | Bahia | 1 - 0 | Atletico Paranaense | Serie A | Arena Fonte Nova |
04/01/2026
11/24/2024
07/10/2024
11/12/2023
07/16/2023
07/12/2022
06/22/2022
10/09/2021
06/25/2021
01/20/2021
Atletico Paranaense Win
Bahia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +32
P: 28 GD: +26
P: 28 GD: +11
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +5
P: 28 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -4
P: 28 GD: -14
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -15
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +36
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +12
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +7
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +1
P: 31 GD: +3
P: 31 GD: -4
P: 31 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -10
P: 31 GD: -15
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Atletico Paranaense
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Libertadores Six-Pointer Decided by Stoppage-Time Madness
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Athletico Paranaense's dramatic victory breaks a points tie and gives them a crucial edge in the race for automatic Copa Libertadores qualification.
Early Exchanges
A fast-paced start at Arena da Baixada perfectly reflected the massive Stakes in this top-five Serie A clash. Both teams entered locked on 46 points, knowing a win would secure fourth place. The hosts dominated possession from the jump, translating their 60% share into early reward when Lucas Esquivel finished a sharp move engineered by Kerwin Vargas in the 16th minute. The Intensity barely dropped as the visitors quickly found their footing. Ten minutes later, Erick Pulga struck back for Bahia, leveling the match and temporarily silencing the passionate home crowd. The visitors refused to be bullied, pressing high and forcing Paranaense into uncomfortable situations as the first half concluded in a gritty tactical stalemate.
The Masterstroke
With the Balance of play hanging on a knife-edge at 1-1, the game cried out for a tactical adjustment. Enter Jorge Rivaldo. Introduced at halftime to inject directness into Paranaense's attack, the substitute completely changed the dynamic in the final third. In the 69th minute, Vargas secured his second assist of the night, slicing through Bahia's defensive lines to find Rivaldo, who calmly restored the hosts' lead. The visitors threw men forward in response, trying to leverage their wing play, but Paranaense's midfield held firm, choking the supply lines and forcing difficult chances from distance as the clock ticked down.
Chaos at the Death
The final moments delivered absolute theatre. In the 90th minute, VAR intervened, awarding Bahia a lifeline penalty. The tension was palpable, but Everaldo Stum cracked under the immense pressure, missing the spot-kick in the 95th minute. The touchline immediately descended into chaos, resulting in a 96th-minute red card for Odair Hellmann following an explosive outburst. The hosts weathered the ensuing storm, ensuring there was no late Upset Factor on home soil. This intense 2-1 victory not only secures vital points but fundamentally shifts the dynamic in the tight fight for continental football next season, leaving Bahia searching for answers.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Odair Hellmann impact the match?
Odair Hellmann's 96th-minute dismissal for abusive language occurred after the decisive actions, meaning it had zero tactical impact on Paranaense's 2-1 victory.
Was the penalty miss by L. Esquivel the turning point?
Lucas Esquivel didn't miss; he actually scored the opener. The true turning point was Bahia's Everaldo Stum missing a 95th-minute penalty that would have equalized the match.
Did Atletico Paranaense deserve the late equalizer?
Paranaense did not score a late equalizer; they won 2-1. Bahia had the chance to equalize late but failed to convert their stoppage-time penalty.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Continental Ambitions Collide at Arena da Baixada
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. With just three points separating third from fifth, this clash at Arena da Baixada is a quintessential six-pointer that could define the top-four qualification picture.
The Setup
The margins could not be finer. Atletico Paranaense head into this fixture clinging to third place with 46 points, while Bahia sit poised to leapfrog them from fifth on 43 points. The visitors arrive armed with formidable Form, riding a five-match unbeaten streak (WWWDD). Conversely, the hosts are stumbling, with a concerning DLDWD run casting doubts over their staying power. The fine Balance between these two sides makes the Stakes astronomical in the race for continental football. Given the combined attacking output and the Stars on display, expect both teams to abandon caution in pursuit of a priceless victory.
Key Battle
The match may well be decided by the contrasting attacking threats of Kevin Viveros and Erick Pulga. Viveros has been a reliable focal point for the hosts during their recent wobble, while Pulga is consistently unlocking defences for the high-flying visitors. The forward who proves more clinical in the final third will tilt this tightly contested battle.
Our Prediction
We are backing Atletico Paranaense to edge a 2-1 thriller. While Bahia boast the momentum, the hosts have enough residual quality and home advantage to drag themselves out of their current rut. Expect a frantic, end-to-end encounter where a late moment of individual brilliance seals the three points.