Serie A Regular Season - 6

Internacional 0 - 1 FT Bahia

Estádio Beira-Rio

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Futmetrix Verdict
38
FT
Sun, Mar 15
Português
Internacional
0-1
Bahia
⚡ Intensity 15
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 60
Bahia's smash-and-grab stuns struggling Internacional.

Bahia's Ruthless Raid Silences Beira-Rio

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A textbook smash-and-grab away performance leaves the home side languishing in the relegation zone while the visitors march on.

The Early Slog

The Estádio Beira-Rio demanded an immediate response from Internacional. Instead, they got early frustration. The home side edged possession early on, trying to force the issue against a well-drilled Bahia defensive block. The Stakes were undeniably high for a team already stuck in a relegation battle just six games into the campaign. Inter pushed forward, racking up 14 total shots and earning seven corners over the 90 minutes. Yet, their final ball lacked any real conviction, with only two efforts testing the goalkeeper. Bahia absorbed the pressure comfortably, sitting deep and waiting for the perfect moment to spring a trap. The tension in Porto Alegre was palpable as the hosts controlled the tempo but produced very little of actual substance in the final third.

The Smash and Grab

The decisive moment arrived completely against the run of attacking volume. In the 23rd minute, Bahia found their crucial breakthrough. Willian Jose delivered the ultimate sucker punch. His goal was Bahia's only shot on target all match, making it an absolute masterclass in ruthless away efficiency. The home crowd fell deathly silent. This goal drastically shifted the Balance of the contest. Inter now had to chase the game, leaving themselves increasingly vulnerable to rapid counter-attacks. Despite generating a strong expected goals (xG) tally of 1.80, the hosts simply could not find the back of the net. Bahia retreated slightly, inviting pressure but giving away zero clear-cut opportunities in the critical central areas.

Crisis Deepens

The final whistle brought a chorus of furious boos from the stands. A surprisingly high Upset Factor defined this result, as pre-match expectations favored the desperate hosts finding a way out of their slump. Instead, Bahia secured all three points to maintain their stellar undefeated form and push toward the Copa Libertadores qualification spots. For Internacional, the alarm bells are officially ringing loud and clear. Zero wins from six matches is a disastrous return for a club of this stature. They sit 19th, staring down the barrel of a long, grueling relegation scrap. Bahia, meanwhile, look perfectly organised and entirely unfazed by hostile away atmospheres. The contrast in dressing room moods at the Beira-Rio could not be starker tonight.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Internacional's season?

It deepens their early-season crisis. Winless in six matches and stuck in 19th place, they are now embroiled in a genuine relegation battle requiring immediate intervention.

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
53%
47%
Internacional 53%
Bahia 47%
Shots
14
7
Internacional 14
Bahia 7
Shots on Target
2
1
Internacional 2
Bahia 1
Expected Goals (xG)
1.80
0.85
Internacional 1.80
Bahia 0.85
Passes
380
359
Internacional 380
Bahia 359
Pass Accuracy
79%
78%
Internacional 79%
Bahia 78%
Corners
7
1
Internacional 7
Bahia 1
Fouls
20
20
Internacional 20
Bahia 20
Yellow Cards
3
2
Internacional 3
Bahia 2
Red Cards
0
0
Internacional 0
Bahia 0

Match Events

Willian Jose 23'
41' 🟨 Paulinho Paula
Ronaldo Strada 🟨 43'
45'+3 🟨 B. Aguirre
Luciano Juba 🟨 45'+4
HT
46' 🔄 B. Aguirre Bruno Gomes
56' 🔄 Matheus Bahia Vitinho
57' 🔄 Paulinho Paula Bruno Henrique
Rodrigo Michel Araujo 🔄 59'
Willian Jose Dell 🔄 59'
63' 🟨 Victor Gabriel
C. Olivera Ademir 🔄 70'
Erick Pulga M. Sanabria 🔄 70'
73' 🔄 Alan Patrick Alerrandro
82' 🔄 Ronaldo A. Rodriguez
Jean Lucas Caio Alexandre 🔄 85'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Internacional

Goalkeepers
Sergio Rochet
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Braian Aguirre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Gabriel Mercado
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Victor Gabriel
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bahia
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Paulinho Paula
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
57
Entry
Ronaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Johan Carbonero
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alan Patrick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Alexandro Bernabei
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Rafael Borré
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Anthoni
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Juninho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Gomes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Villagra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Maia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Allex
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitinho
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Tabata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alerrandro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Bahia

Goalkeepers
Ronaldo
MAGNET
MAGNET
40
Activity
40
Activity
39
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Nicolás Acevedo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Xavier
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Santiago Ramos Mingo
SHIELD
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Luciano Juba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Rodrigo Nestor
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Erick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Lucas
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cristian Olivera
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Erick Pulga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Willian José
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
João Paulo
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luiz Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iago Borduchi
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
Román Gómez
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
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Martins
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Alexandre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dell
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ademir
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Everaldo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/08/2025 Internacional 2 - 2 Bahia Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/22/2025 Bahia 1 - 0 Internacional Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/28/2025 Internacional 2 - 1 Bahia CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
04/03/2025 Bahia 1 - 1 Internacional CONMEBOL Libertadores Arena Fonte Nova
07/27/2024 Bahia 1 - 1 Internacional Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
04/13/2024 Internacional 2 - 1 Bahia Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/19/2023 Bahia 1 - 0 Internacional Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/28/2023 Internacional 2 - 0 Bahia Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/26/2021 Internacional 2 - 0 Bahia Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
06/13/2021 Bahia 0 - 1 Internacional Serie A Estádio Governador Roberto Santos
11/08/2025
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/22/2025
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/28/2025
CONMEBOL Libertadores Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
04/03/2025
CONMEBOL Libertadores Arena Fonte Nova
07/27/2024
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
04/13/2024
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
10/19/2023
Serie A Arena Fonte Nova
05/28/2023
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
09/26/2021
Serie A Estádio José Pinheiro Borda
06/13/2021
Serie A Estádio Governador Roberto Santos
Internacional Win
Bahia Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Sao Paulo 6 16 10 3 +7 WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)WCoritiba 0 - 1 Sao Paulo (25-02-2026)WSao Paulo 2 - 0 Gremio (12-02-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (04-02-2026)
2 Palmeiras 6 13 14 7 +7 WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Fluminense (26-02-2026)WInternacional 1 - 3 Palmeiras (13-02-2026)WPalmeiras 5 - 1 Vitoria (05-02-2026)
3 Fluminense 6 13 10 6 +4 WFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)WRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Fluminense (26-02-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Botafogo (12-02-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Fluminense (05-02-2026)
4 Bahia 5 11 6 3 +3 WInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia (12-02-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Fluminense (05-02-2026)WCorinthians 1 - 2 Bahia (28-01-2026)
5 Flamengo 5 10 9 4 +5 WBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)WFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)WVitoria 1 - 2 Flamengo (11-02-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Internacional (04-02-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 1 Flamengo (29-01-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 6 10 10 7 +3 WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)LFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (25-02-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 0 - 1 Corinthians (19-02-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Santos (12-02-2026)
7 Coritiba 6 10 8 6 +2 WCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)WCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)LCoritiba 0 - 1 Sao Paulo (25-02-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Coritiba (11-02-2026)WCruzeiro 1 - 2 Coritiba (06-02-2026)
8 Gremio 6 8 10 10 0 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 1 Atletico-MG (26-02-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Gremio (12-02-2026)WGremio 5 - 3 Botafogo (05-02-2026)
9 Corinthians 6 8 6 6 0 DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)LCorinthians 0 - 2 Coritiba (12-03-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians (25-02-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 0 - 1 Corinthians (19-02-2026)WCorinthians 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (12-02-2026)
10 RB Bragantino 6 8 5 6 -1 LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)DGremio 1 - 1 RB Bragantino (13-03-2026)DRB Bragantino 1 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (25-02-2026)LCorinthians 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (12-02-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (04-02-2026)
11 Vitoria 5 7 7 8 -1 WVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)DBahia 1 - 1 Vitoria (11-03-2026)LVitoria 1 - 2 Flamengo (11-02-2026)LPalmeiras 5 - 1 Vitoria (05-02-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Remo (28-01-2026)
12 Chapecoense-sc 5 6 9 9 0 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)LSao Paulo 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (12-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 3 - 3 Coritiba (11-02-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (05-02-2026)WChapecoense-sc 4 - 2 Santos (28-01-2026)
13 Mirassol 5 6 8 8 0 LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Cruzeiro (11-02-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Mirassol (04-02-2026)WMirassol 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (29-01-2026)
14 Santos 6 6 9 11 -2 DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Santos (11-03-2026)WSantos 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (26-02-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Santos (12-02-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (04-02-2026)
15 Vasco DA Gama 6 5 8 10 -2 DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Palmeiras (12-03-2026)LSantos 2 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (26-02-2026)LVasco DA Gama 0 - 1 Bahia (12-02-2026)DVasco DA Gama 1 - 1 Chapecoense-sc (05-02-2026)
16 Atletico-MG 6 5 7 10 -3 LVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 1 Atletico-MG (26-02-2026)DAtletico-MG 3 - 3 Remo (11-02-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (04-02-2026)
17 Botafogo 5 3 8 13 -5 LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)LBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Botafogo (12-02-2026)LGremio 5 - 3 Botafogo (05-02-2026)WBotafogo 4 - 0 Cruzeiro (30-01-2026)
18 Remo 6 3 6 11 -5 LCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)LRemo 0 - 2 Fluminense (12-03-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Internacional (25-02-2026)DAtletico-MG 3 - 3 Remo (11-02-2026)DRemo 2 - 2 Mirassol (04-02-2026)
19 Cruzeiro 6 3 7 14 -7 DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)LFlamengo 2 - 0 Cruzeiro (12-03-2026)DCruzeiro 1 - 1 Corinthians (25-02-2026)DMirassol 2 - 2 Cruzeiro (11-02-2026)LCruzeiro 1 - 2 Coritiba (06-02-2026)
20 Internacional 6 2 3 8 -5 LInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Internacional (11-03-2026)DRemo 1 - 1 Internacional (25-02-2026)LInternacional 1 - 3 Palmeiras (13-02-2026)DFlamengo 1 - 1 Internacional (04-02-2026)