Juventude vs Bahia prediction 28.11.2025 | Serie A

After two seasons in Serie A, Juventude are in danger of relegation. With only three games left, the team from Caxias do Sul is six points behind safety and will need a miracle to see them in the strongest Brazilian competition in 2026. They played well recently, losing only one of their last four matches. In the most recent outing, Juventude lost 2-1 on the road against Sao Paulo. The guests played solidly in that match, but the hosts' much better efficiency was enough for all three points.

Juventude lost against Sao Paulo in the previous round, but the head coach Thiago Carpini was satisfied. He said, "The performance makes me optimistic and happy, even knowing our position in the standings. I knew all of this when I came to Juventude and accepted this challenge of seeking a recovery. In my view, that has happened; we've been playing better, our second-half points total has been satisfactory, we would be fighting in a different position if we had started a little better."

Igor Formiga received a red card in the previous Serie A round and will not play in the upcoming clash against Bahia. Also, Peixoto, Gilberto, and Wilker Angel are unavailable due to injuries, while Emerson Galego is questionable.

Bahia had their ups and downs throughout the season, but they still can end up among the top teams in the standings and secure playing in the Copa Libertadores in 2026. In the previous weeks, Rogerio Ceni's team didn't play well, as they won only two of the last six matches. In the previous Serie A round, Bahia won 1-0 at home against Vasco da Gama. The home side ended the match with an xG of 2.75, while the guests had only 0.40, so the guests probably deserved a much easier victory.

Bahia's head coach, Rogerio Ceni, was very satisfied with the performance against Vasco da Gama. He commented, "We played well, we controlled the game. We didn't have many clear-cut chances, but we were always in control. We made a few mistakes and marked Vasco well overall. We were dominant for 90% of the time."

Santiago Ramos, David Duarte, Mateo Sanabria, and Ruan Pablo are unavailable for the trip to Caxias do Sul. Also, Erick Pulga is questionable to play.