Serie A Gameweek 22

Bahia 0 - 0 FT Vasco DA Gama

Arena Fonte Nova

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Futmetrix Verdict
33
FT
Sun, Aug 9
Português
Bahia
0-0
Vasco DA Gama
⚡ Intensity 26
⚖️ Balance 6
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 39
VAR denies late drama in Salvador.

Win Probability

  • Bahia 48%
  • Draw 27%
  • Vasco DA Gama 25%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Blanks and VAR Drama: A Frustrating Night at Fonte Nova

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Our verdict is that a total lack of clinical finishing turned what should have been an entertaining clash into a forgettable stalemate.

The Illusion of Action

Bahia edged possession with 51% of the ball, but the real story was the sheer volume of wasted chances. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the Arena Fonte Nova into a shooting gallery, yet only five managed to test the goalkeepers. The Intensity was high early on, especially when the visitors looked to spring a surprise. Adson thought he had given Vasco DA Gama the lead in the 21st minute, only for the celebrations to be cut short by the offside flag and a subsequent VAR check.

Defensive Resilience

With attackers misfiring at both ends, the centre-backs completely took over the narrative. Robert Renan and Cuiabano were immense for Vasco, repeatedly repelling Bahia's constant set-piece pressure that included 10 corners. At the other end, David Duarte marshalled the home defence beautifully to squash counter-attacks. The Balance of the match hinged entirely on these defensive duels, as both backlines proved entirely unbreakable in the face of mounting pressure.

Heartbreak at the Death

The Stakes could not have been higher in the closing stages. Vasco, desperate for points in their brutal relegation battle, dug deep into the trenches. Bahia pushed everything forward and thought they had snatched all three points in the 90th minute through M. Sanabria. However, VAR struck again to rule it out for offside, instantly silencing the home crowd. Ultimately, a solitary point does little for Bahia's continental ambitions and keeps Vasco mired in serious danger at the wrong end of the table.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR intervened twice to rule out goals for offside: Adson's 21st-minute strike for Vasco, and M. Sanabria's 90th-minute potential winner for Bahia.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
51%
49%
Bahia 51%
Vasco DA Gama 49%
Shots
11
14
Bahia 11
Vasco DA Gama 14
Shots on Target
2
3
Bahia 2
Vasco DA Gama 3
Expected Goals (xG)
0.53
0.65
Bahia 0.53
Vasco DA Gama 0.65
Passes
383
362
Bahia 383
Vasco DA Gama 362
Pass Accuracy
84%
83%
Bahia 84%
Vasco DA Gama 83%
Corners
4
6
Bahia 4
Vasco DA Gama 6
Fouls
13
10
Bahia 13
Vasco DA Gama 10
Yellow Cards
1
2
Bahia 1
Vasco DA Gama 2
Red Cards
0
0
Bahia 0
Vasco DA Gama 0

Match Events

Adson • 21'
Cuiabano 🟨 31'
Thiago Mendes 🟨 37'
43' 🔄 ↓ Ademir ↑Kaue Junior
HT
↓ Brenner ↑M. Hinestroza 🔄 46'
↓ C. Cuesta ↑A. Saldivia 🔄 46'
46' 🔄 ↓ Luciano Juba ↑Ze Guilherme
64' 🔄 ↓ Willian Jose ↑Michel Araujo
64' 🔄 ↓ Jean Lucas ↑Caio Alexandre
↓ Adson ↑C. Spinelli 🔄 72'
↓ David ↑Ramon Rique 🔄 74'
77' 🟨 Ademir
86' 🔄 ↓ Rodrigo ↑M. Sanabria
↓ Jair ↑Cauan Barros 🔄 86'
90' • M. Sanabria
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bahia

Goalkeepers
Ronaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Román Gómez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
David Duarte
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Salvador Ramos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Juba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ademir
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nicolás Acevedo
MAGNET
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
58
Passes
16
Duels
Jean Lucas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Rodrigo Nestor
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Willian José
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Alejo Véliz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Guido Herrera
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zé Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Hugo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Moreno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Victor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Çağatay Yılmaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michel Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Alexandre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristian Olivera
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Vasco DA Gama

Goalkeepers
Léo Jardim
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Paulo Henrique
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Carlos Cuesta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Robert Renan
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cuiabano
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
14
Duels Won
74%
Win %
Midfielders
Tchê Tchê
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jair
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Adson
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Thiago Mendes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Brenner
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Daniel Fuzato
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alan Saldivia
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Lucas Piton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Walace
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Freitas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cauan Barros
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramon Rique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marino Hinestroza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johan Rojas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Claudio Spinelli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/12/2026 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia Serie A Estádio São Januário
11/23/2025 Bahia 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
09/24/2025 Vasco DA Gama 3 - 1 Bahia Serie A Estádio São Januário
10/29/2024 Vasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Bahia Serie A Estádio São Januário
06/27/2024 Bahia 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
09/03/2023 Bahia 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/01/2023 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia Serie A Estádio São Januário
08/28/2022 Bahia 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama Serie B Arena Fonte Nova
05/15/2022 Vasco DA Gama 1 - 0 Bahia Serie B Estádio Vasco da Gama
01/31/2021 Vasco DA Gama 0 - 0 Bahia Serie A Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
02/12/2026
Serie A Estádio São Januário
11/23/2025
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
09/24/2025
Serie A Estádio São Januário
10/29/2024
Serie A Estádio São Januário
06/27/2024
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
09/03/2023
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/01/2023
Serie A Estádio São Januário
08/28/2022
Serie B Arena Fonte Nova
05/15/2022
Serie B Estádio Vasco da Gama
01/31/2021
Serie A Estádio Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama
Bahia Win
Vasco DA Gama Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 22 48 38 16 +22 DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)WVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 2 Atletico-MG (26-07-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 3 Palmeiras (22-07-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (31-05-2026)
2 Atletico Paranaense 22 40 30 19 +11 WSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Internacional (25-07-2026)WSao Paulo 1 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (23-07-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 1 - 0 Mirassol (30-05-2026)
3 Flamengo 20 39 37 18 +19 DInternacional 1 - 1 Flamengo (29-07-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (26-07-2026)WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Flamengo (23-07-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Coritiba (30-05-2026)LFlamengo 0 - 3 Palmeiras (24-05-2026)
4 Fluminense 22 35 31 26 +5 DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 Fluminense (26-07-2026)DFluminense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (17-07-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Fluminense (31-05-2026)
5 Bahia 22 33 29 25 +4 DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DFluminense 0 - 0 Bahia (30-07-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Corinthians (26-07-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Bahia (21-07-2026)WBahia 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (17-07-2026)
6 Cruzeiro 22 33 30 31 -1 WCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)WCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)LCruzeiro 0 - 1 Botafogo (26-07-2026)WInternacional 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (23-07-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Fluminense (31-05-2026)
7 Corinthians 22 32 24 20 +4 WRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DCorinthians 0 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (30-07-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Corinthians (26-07-2026)WCorinthians 3 - 0 Remo (23-07-2026)WGremio 1 - 3 Corinthians (30-05-2026)
8 RB Bragantino 21 31 26 22 +4 LRB Bragantino 0 - 2 Corinthians (09-08-2026)DRB Bragantino 0 - 0 Coritiba (26-07-2026)DFluminense 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (17-07-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 1 Internacional (31-05-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 RB Bragantino (24-05-2026)
9 Botafogo 21 30 35 33 +2 DBotafogo 1 - 1 Fluminense (09-08-2026)WCruzeiro 0 - 1 Botafogo (26-07-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Vitoria (23-07-2026)WBotafogo 2 - 1 Santos (16-07-2026)LBahia 2 - 1 Botafogo (30-05-2026)
10 Coritiba 22 30 27 29 -2 WCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)LCoritiba 0 - 1 Cruzeiro (31-07-2026)DRB Bragantino 0 - 0 Coritiba (26-07-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 3 Palmeiras (22-07-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Coritiba (30-05-2026)
11 Atletico-MG 21 29 27 27 0 DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 2 Atletico-MG (26-07-2026)DAtletico-MG 1 - 1 Bahia (21-07-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Atletico-MG (31-05-2026)LCorinthians 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (24-05-2026)
12 Sao Paulo 21 26 26 25 +1 LGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (26-07-2026)LSao Paulo 1 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (23-07-2026)LRemo 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (31-05-2026)DSao Paulo 1 - 1 Botafogo (23-05-2026)
13 Vitoria 21 26 22 31 -9 LVitoria 0 - 4 Palmeiras (30-07-2026)LRemo 2 - 0 Vitoria (26-07-2026)DBotafogo 0 - 0 Vitoria (23-07-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (16-07-2026)LSantos 3 - 1 Vitoria (30-05-2026)
14 Gremio 21 25 24 27 -3 WGremio 2 - 1 Sao Paulo (08-08-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 Fluminense (26-07-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Gremio (17-07-2026)LGremio 1 - 3 Corinthians (30-05-2026)WGremio 3 - 2 Santos (23-05-2026)
15 Internacional 22 23 23 27 -4 DPalmeiras 0 - 0 Internacional (09-08-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Flamengo (29-07-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Internacional (25-07-2026)LInternacional 1 - 2 Cruzeiro (23-07-2026)LRB Bragantino 3 - 1 Internacional (31-05-2026)
16 Mirassol 21 23 24 30 -6 LCruzeiro 3 - 1 Mirassol (09-08-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Remo (29-07-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Mirassol (25-07-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Gremio (17-07-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 1 - 0 Mirassol (30-05-2026)
17 Santos 21 22 29 35 -6 LSantos 0 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (09-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)LBotafogo 2 - 1 Santos (16-07-2026)WSantos 3 - 1 Vitoria (30-05-2026)LGremio 3 - 2 Santos (23-05-2026)
18 Vasco DA Gama 21 22 23 31 -8 DBahia 0 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (09-08-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Mirassol (25-07-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Vasco DA Gama (16-07-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Atletico-MG (31-05-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 3 RB Bragantino (24-05-2026)
19 Remo 22 22 26 36 -10 DRemo 2 - 2 Atletico-MG (08-08-2026)LMirassol 2 - 1 Remo (29-07-2026)WRemo 2 - 0 Vitoria (26-07-2026)LCorinthians 3 - 0 Remo (23-07-2026)WRemo 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (31-05-2026)
20 Chapecoense-sc 21 10 20 43 -23 LCoritiba 2 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (08-08-2026)DSantos 2 - 2 Chapecoense-sc (25-07-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Flamengo (23-07-2026)LBahia 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (17-07-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (31-05-2026)

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