Bahia suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to EC Jacuipense in the Campeonato Baiano on March 2, 2025. The match, kicking off at 03:00 local time, saw the underdog visitors secure a significant victory against one of the state's traditional powers. EC Jacuipense took an early lead, putting Bahia on the back foot, and managed to double their advantage before halftime. Bahia pushed hard in the second half and pulled a goal back to set up a tense finale, but Jacuipense's resilient defense held firm to claim all three points. This result served as an early-season upset, shaking up the league table and proving the competitive nature of the Baiano championship. The performance highlighted Jacuipense's tactical discipline and ability to capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities against a more fancied opponent.