This game is in the Brazil Serie A, kick off at 02:00 on Sunday 22 September 2024.
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Fortaleza v Bahia Brazil Serie A
Fortaleza is one of the oldest football clubs in Brazil, founded in 1918, while Bahia was founded in 1931.
Fortaleza won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B in 2018, earning promotion to the Série A, while Bahia has won the Série A title twice, in 1959 and 1988.
Fortaleza's home stadium is the Arena Castelão, which has a seating capacity of over 60,000, while Bahia's home stadium is the Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, with a capacity of around 50,000.
Fortaleza's primary rival is Ceará, with whom they contest the Clássico-Rei derby, while Bahia's main rival is Vitória, with whom they play the Ba–Vi rivalry.
Fortaleza finished 9th in the 2020 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, their best placing in recent years, while Bahia finished 16th in the same season.
Both Fortaleza and Bahia have strong fan bases, known for their passionate support and vibrant matchday atmospheres.