Serie A Regular Season - 16

Bahia 1 - 1 FT Gremio

Arena Fonte Nova

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Futmetrix Verdict
54
FT
Sun, May 17
Português
Bahia
1-1
Gremio
⚡ Intensity 41
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 52
A siege met by stubborn resistance.

The Siege of Fonte Nova Ends in Deadlock

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A fierce clash of ambition and survival where tactical dominance collided spectacularly with heroic goalkeeping.

Opening Act

The Arena Fonte Nova served as the stage for a dramatic clash of contrasting ambitions, where survival instincts collided with continental aspirations. The hosts came out with serious intent, looking to dictate the rhythm in front of their vocal supporters. They completely dominated possession from the early exchanges, holding 60% of the ball and pinning their visitors deep into their own defensive third. A barrage of 17 total attempts turned the penalty area into an absolute shooting gallery, testing the opposing defensive resolve at every turn. The sheer Intensity of the attacking waves was orchestrated brilliantly by Erick Pulga, whose outstanding performance consistently stretched the defensive lines. Despite holding the ball and suffocating the opposition, breaking the deadlock proved incredibly frustrating. The away side absorbed the pressure, setting the foundation for an unpredictable second half.

The Pivot

Football is rarely a game of pure statistical logic, and the turning point perfectly illustrated that cruel reality. Against the run of play and with only three shots to their name all evening, the visitors managed to snatch an unlikely advantage. In the 62nd minute, the Balance of power shifted dramatically when Viery found the back of the net. A sudden attacking thrust caught the dominant home side off guard, finished clinically after a well-timed assist from Pedro Gabriel. This classic smash-and-grab momentarily stunned the home crowd into silence. The tactical script had been completely ripped to shreds. Realizing the urgency of the situation, the home bench reacted immediately, seeking a spark to ignite a comeback. They introduced M. Sanabria, a substitution that would shortly alter the destiny of this tense encounter.

Resolution

The tactical gamble paid off rapidly, shifting the momentum back to the hosts. Just ten minutes after falling behind, the substitute proved his worth. M. Sanabria pounced in the 72nd minute, burying a precise setup from Rodrigo to restore parity. From there, it was a race to find a winner, but they ran headfirst into an impenetrable wall. The defining factor of the final stages was Weverton, who produced five crucial saves to deny a grandstand finish. The Stakes remain incredibly high for both clubs after this 1-1 draw. The home side missed a golden opportunity to climb closer to the top tier of the continental qualification spots, while the visitors clung onto a vital point that keeps them breathing in a desperate relegation battle.

Key Questions

How did substitute Mateo Sanabria change the game?

Sanabria rescued the hosts with a crucial equalizer in the 72nd minute, injecting instant energy to break down a stubborn defensive wall and secure a vital point.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
Bahia 60%
Gremio 40%
Shots
17
3
Bahia 17
Gremio 3
Shots on Target
6
1
Bahia 6
Gremio 1
Expected Goals (xG)
2.09
0.16
Bahia 2.09
Gremio 0.16
Passes
445
306
Bahia 445
Gremio 306
Pass Accuracy
88%
81%
Bahia 88%
Gremio 81%
Corners
6
3
Bahia 6
Gremio 3
Fouls
17
14
Bahia 17
Gremio 14
Yellow Cards
4
5
Bahia 4
Gremio 5
Red Cards
0
0
Bahia 0
Gremio 0

Match Events

J. Enamorado 🟨 36'
HT
Willian Gabriel Mec 🔄 46'
57' 🟨 Kanu
Marcos Rocha V. Ramon 🔄 60'
J. Enamorado F. Amuzu 🔄 60'
Carlos Vinicius M. Braithwaite 🔄 60'
60' 🔄 Luciano Juba Iago Borduchi
60' 🔄 Ademir M. Sanabria
Viery (Pedro Gabriel) 62'
Pedro Gabriel 🟨 65'
67' 🔄 Everton Ribeiro Rodrigo
67' 🔄 Willian Jose Everaldo
72' M. Sanabria (Rodrigo)
74' 🟨 Nicolas Acevedo
E. Noriega Bernardo Zortea 🔄 78'
79' 🟨 Erick Pulga
V. Ramon 🟨 80'
84' 🔄 Gilberto Caio Suassuna
Andre Henrique 🟨 89'
Gabriel Mec 🟨 90'+1
90'+1 🟨 Rodrigo
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bahia

Goalkeepers
Léo Vieira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gilberto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
David Duarte
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanu
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Luciano Juba
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Everton Ribeiro
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Acevedo
MAGNET
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
73
Passes
14
Duels
Erick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ademir
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Willian José
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Erick Pulga
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
João Paulo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Iago Borduchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Victor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Xavier
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Román Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Nestor
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jean Lucas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Sanabria
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
37
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Everaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Suassuna
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Gremio

Goalkeepers
Weverton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luis Guedes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wagner Leonardo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viery
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Marcos Rocha
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Erick Noriega
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Leonel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Gabriel
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Forwards
José Enamorado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Carlos Vinícius
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Willian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Thiago Beltrame
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Vitor Ramon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Paulista
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walter Kannemann
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tiaguinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zortéa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Monsalve
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Mec
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francis Amuzu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Braithwaite
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetê
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/19/2025 Bahia 4 - 0 Gremio Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/25/2025 Gremio 1 - 0 Bahia Serie A Arena do Grêmio
08/17/2024 Gremio 0 - 2 Bahia Serie A Estádio Alfredo Jaconi
04/28/2024 Bahia 1 - 0 Gremio Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
11/04/2023 Gremio 1 - 0 Bahia Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/12/2023 Gremio 1 - 1 (PEN 4-3) Bahia Copa Do Brasil Arena do Grêmio
07/05/2023 Bahia 1 - 1 Gremio Copa Do Brasil Arena Fonte Nova
07/01/2023 Bahia 1 - 2 Gremio Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
10/16/2022 Gremio 1 - 1 Bahia Serie B Arena do Grêmio
07/03/2022 Bahia 0 - 0 Gremio Serie B Arena Fonte Nova
10/19/2025
4 - 0
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/25/2025
1 - 0
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
08/17/2024
0 - 2
Serie A Estádio Alfredo Jaconi
04/28/2024
1 - 0
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
11/04/2023
1 - 0
Serie A Arena do Grêmio
07/12/2023
1 - 1 (PEN 4-3)
Copa Do Brasil Arena do Grêmio
07/05/2023
1 - 1
Copa Do Brasil Arena Fonte Nova
07/01/2023
1 - 2
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
10/16/2022
1 - 1
Serie B Arena do Grêmio
07/03/2022
0 - 0
Serie B Arena Fonte Nova
Bahia Win
Gremio Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 16 35 26 13 +13 DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Cruzeiro (17-05-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Palmeiras (10-05-2026)DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)WRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)
2 Flamengo 15 31 28 13 +15 DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 Flamengo (17-05-2026)WGremio 0 - 1 Flamengo (10-05-2026)DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)WAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)
3 Fluminense 16 30 27 21 +6 WFluminense 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (16-05-2026)DFluminense 2 - 2 Vitoria (09-05-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)WFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)
4 Sao Paulo 16 24 22 18 +4 LFluminense 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (16-05-2026)LCorinthians 3 - 2 Sao Paulo (10-05-2026)DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)
5 Atletico Paranaense 16 24 21 17 +4 DAtletico Paranaense 1 - 1 Flamengo (17-05-2026)LVasco DA Gama 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (10-05-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (19-04-2026)
6 Bahia 15 23 21 19 +2 DBahia 1 - 1 Gremio (17-05-2026)LBahia 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (10-05-2026)DSao Paulo 2 - 2 Bahia (03-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Bahia (19-04-2026)
7 Coritiba 16 23 21 19 +2 WSantos 0 - 3 Coritiba (17-05-2026)DCoritiba 2 - 2 Internacional (09-05-2026)LVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)WCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)
8 RB Bragantino 16 23 19 18 +1 WRB Bragantino 2 - 0 Vitoria (17-05-2026)LSantos 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (10-05-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 RB Bragantino (03-05-2026)LRB Bragantino 0 - 1 Palmeiras (26-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)
9 Internacional 16 21 20 17 +3 WInternacional 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (16-05-2026)DCoritiba 2 - 2 Internacional (09-05-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Fluminense (03-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)LInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)
10 Botafogo 15 21 29 28 +1 WBotafogo 3 - 1 Corinthians (17-05-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Botafogo (10-05-2026)LBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)DBotafogo 2 - 2 Internacional (25-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)
11 Atletico-MG 16 21 21 22 -1 WAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Mirassol (16-05-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Botafogo (10-05-2026)WCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)LAtletico-MG 0 - 4 Flamengo (26-04-2026)LCoritiba 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (19-04-2026)
12 Vasco DA Gama 16 20 22 25 -3 LInternacional 4 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (16-05-2026)WVasco DA Gama 1 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (10-05-2026)DFlamengo 2 - 2 Vasco DA Gama (03-05-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (18-04-2026)
13 Cruzeiro 16 20 21 26 -5 DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Cruzeiro (17-05-2026)WBahia 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (10-05-2026)LCruzeiro 1 - 3 Atletico-MG (03-05-2026)WRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)WCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)
14 Vitoria 15 19 18 22 -4 LRB Bragantino 2 - 0 Vitoria (17-05-2026)DFluminense 2 - 2 Vitoria (09-05-2026)WVitoria 4 - 1 Coritiba (02-05-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 3 - 1 Vitoria (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)
15 Gremio 16 18 16 18 -2 DBahia 1 - 1 Gremio (17-05-2026)LGremio 0 - 1 Flamengo (10-05-2026)DAtletico Paranaense 0 - 0 Gremio (02-05-2026)WGremio 1 - 0 Coritiba (26-04-2026)LCruzeiro 2 - 0 Gremio (18-04-2026)
16 Santos 16 18 21 25 -4 LSantos 0 - 3 Coritiba (17-05-2026)WSantos 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (10-05-2026)DPalmeiras 1 - 1 Santos (02-05-2026)DBahia 2 - 2 Santos (25-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 3 Fluminense (19-04-2026)
17 Corinthians 16 18 14 18 -4 LBotafogo 3 - 1 Corinthians (17-05-2026)WCorinthians 3 - 2 Sao Paulo (10-05-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Corinthians (03-05-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (26-04-2026)DVitoria 0 - 0 Corinthians (18-04-2026)
18 Remo 16 15 19 27 -8 WChapecoense-sc 2 - 3 Remo (17-05-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Palmeiras (10-05-2026)WBotafogo 1 - 2 Remo (02-05-2026)LRemo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (25-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 4 - 2 Remo (19-04-2026)
19 Mirassol 15 13 17 23 -6 LAtletico-MG 3 - 1 Mirassol (16-05-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (10-05-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Corinthians (03-05-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 0 Mirassol (26-04-2026)WInternacional 1 - 2 Mirassol (19-04-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 15 9 16 30 -14 LChapecoense-sc 2 - 3 Remo (17-05-2026)DMirassol 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (10-05-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 2 RB Bragantino (03-05-2026)LFluminense 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (26-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 1 - 4 Botafogo (18-04-2026)