Result and Early Flow

Fluminense and Bahia ended their Brasileirão Série A encounter in a 0-0 draw. The home side held clear attacking control yet failed to convert opportunities into goals. Bahia remained compact and limited clear openings despite three offsides.

The first half produced several promising moments for Fluminense. Shots from Brito Samuel Xavier and Agustín Canobbio tested the target early. A yellow card was shown to Ignacio in the 11th minute after a foul. Bahia responded with efforts from Alejo Veliz and Luciano Juba but rarely threatened the goal.

Statistical Breakdown

Fluminense posted 2.09 expected goals compared to Bahia’s 0.37. The home team registered multiple shots on target, with Hulk hitting three, Agustín Canobbio two, and Brito Samuel Xavier one. Additional attempts came from Matheus Martinelli, Luciano Acosta, Yeferson Soteldo, and Hércules.

Bahia managed fewer attempts overall. Alejo Veliz and Rodrigo Nestor led their side with two shots each, while Jean Lucas, Ademir da Silva, and Éverton Ribeiro added one apiece. Corners heavily favored Fluminense at eight to one. Both teams received one yellow card and committed similar fouls, seven for the home side and nine for the visitors.

Player shot data highlighted Fluminense’s volume: Hulk took four attempts, Agustín Canobbio four, and Yeferson Soteldo three. Bahia spread efforts more thinly across six players. Injury time added five minutes, yet no breakthrough occurred.

Takeaway

Despite superior creation metrics and set-piece pressure, Fluminense left points on the table in a match defined by missed chances rather than defensive heroics. Bahia earned a hard-fought clean sheet through organization and limited their opponents’ most dangerous moments. For live scores and detailed tips, check AltBets.