Corinthians 3-0 Bahia – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Corinthians at 61% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Corinthians vs Bahia encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Serie A clash, Regular Season - 37 as Corinthians welcome Bahia to Neo Química Arena. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 3 December 2024 at 23:00 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Corinthians stand at 8W 1D 1L from 10 Serie A matches — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W W W W. They are averaging 2.50 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Corinthians's form when playing at home: 6W 4D 0L across 10 games at Neo Química Arena this term (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.30 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Serie A games this season, Bahia have recorded 2W 2D 6L from 10 outings — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.90 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Bahia's form when playing away from home: 3W 2D 5L across 10 road games this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Corinthians are in the better shape of the two on current Serie A data — 1.70 PPG ahead (2.50 vs 0.80). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Both teams score in over 80% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 5 previous encounters have yielded 2 wins for Corinthians, 1 for Bahia and 2 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 5 previous meetings have averaged 2.2 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 21 Jul 2024, ended 1–0 with Corinthians winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Corinthians in-play tendencies (74 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 46% of games (home games).
Bahia in-play tendencies (74 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 81% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 52% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Corinthians 55% versus Bahia 54%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Corinthians 43% | Bahia 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Corinthians 2.35 xG and Bahia 1.24 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Corinthians attack 1.410 / defence 1.037 | Bahia attack 1.146 / defence 1.242. League average goals — home 1.341 / away 1.045. Corinthians carry an above-average attack strength of 1.410 — their λ of 2.35 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Bahia bring a strong defensive rating of 1.242 — this is suppressing Corinthians's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 74 Corinthians games / 74 Bahia games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Corinthians 61% | Draw 21% | Bahia 18%. Fair-value odds: Corinthians 1.64 | Draw 4.76 | Bahia 5.56. The model has a clear lean to Corinthians (61%) — a 43pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 70% | BTTS probability 65% | Total xG 3.59. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 70% — a total xG of 3.59 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 65% reflects that both xG figures (2.35 / 1.24) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Corinthians are the pick at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 21% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.59 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 70% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 65%. Form rates corroborate: Corinthians 80% | Bahia 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Corinthians vs Bahia | Competition: Serie A, Regular Season - 37 | Venue: Neo Química Arena • Kick-off: Tuesday 3 Dec 2024, 23:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Corinthians 61% | Draw 21% | Bahia 18% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 70% | BTTS 65% | xG Corinthians 2.35 / Bahia 1.24 • Poisson strength factors: Corinthians attack 1.410 / def 1.037 | Bahia attack 1.146 / def 1.242 | league avg home 1.341 / away 1.045 • Poisson stance: Corinthians (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.35
Corinthians xG
Expected Goals
1.24
Bahia xG
65%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
70%
Over 2.5
48%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Corinthians vs Bahia kick off?
Corinthians vs Bahia kicked off at 23:00 on Tuesday 3 December 2024 at Neo Química Arena.
What was the final score in Corinthians vs Bahia?
Corinthians 3 - 0 Bahia.
Where is Corinthians vs Bahia being played?
The match is being played at Neo Química Arena.
What competition is Corinthians vs Bahia part of?
Corinthians vs Bahia is a Regular Season - 37 fixture in the Serie A (Brazil).
Who is favourite to win Corinthians vs Bahia?
Our statistical model gives Corinthians a 61% chance of winning, Bahia a 18% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Corinthians the favourite.
Will both teams score in Corinthians vs Bahia?
Our model estimates a 65% probability that both Corinthians and Bahia will score (BTTS).
Will Corinthians vs Bahia have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 70%.
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Bahia?
Record (5 meetings): Corinthians 2W | Draws 2 | Bahia 1W.
What form are Corinthians and Bahia in?
Corinthians (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.50 / GA 1.20 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Bahia (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-L-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Corinthians's attack at 1.41x the league average against Bahia's defence at 1.24x — combine the two and it projects 2.35 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Bahia's attack versus Corinthians's defence, projects 1.24 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 74/74 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 2-1 carries the highest individual probability at 9.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (9.1%), 2-0 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Corinthians Win
61%
1.64
21%
4.78
18%
5.54
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.4%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.0%
Draw
2 – 0
7.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.35
Corinthians xG
Total xG
3.59
1.24
Bahia xG
1.64
61%
Home win
4.78
21%
Draw
5.54
18%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
70%
Over 2.5
1.43
30%
Under 2.5
3.33
48%
Over 3.5
2.08
52%
Under 3.5
1.92
29%
Over 4.5
3.45
71%
Under 4.5
1.41
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
65%
BTTS Yes
1.53
35%
BTTS No
2.88
Clean Sheet
29%
3.47
10%
10.46
Win to Nil
18%
5.68
2%
57.94
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 5.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 5.9 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Corinthians vs Bahia?
Our Poisson model rates 2-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.4%.
How many goals are Corinthians and Bahia expected to score?
The model projects 2.35 expected goals for Corinthians and 1.24 for Bahia, a combined total of 3.59.
How confident is the prediction model for Corinthians vs Bahia?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Corinthians come into this having played 74 games, going 25W 25D 24L for 1.35 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-W-W-W.
On the other side, Bahia sit at 1.27 PPG from 74 outings (26W 16D 32L), a run that reads L-L-L-D-W across their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Corinthians on 1.35 PPG, Bahia on 1.27. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Corinthians's home form reads 15W 18D 4L across 37 games on their own ground, a 1.70 PPG return.
Away from home, Bahia have taken 0.86 points per game from 37 outings (8W 8D 21L). That's a step down from their 1.27 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Bahia's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Corinthians come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Corinthians are averaging 1.28 goals scored and 1.26 conceded per game recently; Bahia are on 1.31 scored and 1.34 conceded.
Last 74 Results — Serie A
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Corinthians
Current Season
Bahia
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Corinthians and Bahia in coming into this match?
Corinthians have gone 25W 25D 24L in their last 74 games (1.35 PPG), while Bahia have gone 26W 16D 32L in their last 74 (1.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Corinthians at home or Bahia away?
Corinthians's home record (1.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Corinthians at home: 1.70 PPG; Bahia away: 0.86 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to June 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Serie A. The two were last together as recently as 26 July 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 25 Nov 2023, when Bahia won 1-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Corinthians's record when hosting Bahia specifically: 2W 0D 3L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Corinthians
4
Draws
3
Bahia
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Corinthians and Bahia?
From 10 meetings on record, Corinthians have won 3, Bahia have won 3, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Corinthians and Bahia last play each other?
They last met on 26 July 2026, when Bahia 1-1 Corinthians.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Corinthians are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
Bahia are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Corinthians 70%, Bahia 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 46% (Corinthians) and 57% (Bahia).
On the defensive side: Bahia in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Corinthians home games / Bahia away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Corinthians play Bahia?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 70% of Corinthians's games and 60% of Bahia's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Corinthians vs Bahia usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 46% of Corinthians's recent games and 57% of Bahia's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Corinthians and Bahia tend to score early?
Corinthians have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, Bahia in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Corinthians run riot with a 3-0 hammering of Bahia.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Corinthians beat Bahia 3-0 at Neo Química Arena, Regular Season - 37, in the Serie A. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Corinthians 2.35 xG and Bahia 1.24 xG, a combined 3.59. The scoreboard read 3-0 for 3 actual goals. Bahia landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Corinthians attack 1.41 / defence 1.04 against Bahia attack 1.15 / defence 1.24, drawn from 74/74 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Corinthians 61% | Draw 21% | Bahia 18%, with Corinthians to win its most likely call at 61%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 70%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 48% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 65% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 47% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Corinthians 43%, Bahia 51%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 55%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Corinthians's trading profile (74 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 55% of their matches — today it did not.
Bahia's trading profile (74 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 27% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Corinthians 1.35 PPG, Bahia 1.27 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Corinthians win broke the near-deadlock. Corinthians (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.62 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 1.11 average — tighter than their form line. Bahia (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.22 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.70 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.