EC Bahia
Football Brazilian Série A Tue 16 Sep 07:00
Cruzeiro EC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Série A Betting Preview: Bahia vs Cruzeiro

Bahia host Cruzeiro in this Brazilian Série A fixture, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Tuesday 16 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Cruzeiro to Give Bahia a Tough Test

If you agree with our view that Cruzeiro can perform well against Bahia, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.80. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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3-0 Victory for Cruzeiro in Last H2H

Bahia were beaten in their last Série A game and this was away from home. Mirassol claimed a 5-1 win. Rogerio Ceni's team had most of the ball enjoying 61% possession and six shots on target, with Rodrigo Nestor bagging the goal.

On Wednesday night, Bahia were beaten 2-0 away to Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil.

Cruzeiro have won back-to-back Série A matches, including a recent 1-0 victory against São Paulo at home. The Foxes had 40% of possession and seven shots on goal, with Matheus Pereira firing the winner in the 64th minute.

The last outing involving Cruzeiro saw them triumph 2-0 in the Copa do Brasil when hosting Atlético Mineiro.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-0 home win for Cruzeiro when they last played Bahia. The past 9 H2H games have included three Cruzeiro wins, two Bahia victories and four draws.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro 23 14 5 4 37 16 21 37:16 47
6 Bahia logo Bahia 21 10 6 5 29 24 5 29:24 36
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Bahia – Last 10 League Games

Bahia have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. The Squad of Steel have averaged 58.0% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Luciano Juba is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Michel Araujo and Willian Jose both have 3. The leading assistor is Willian Jose with 3.

Cruzeiro – Last 10 League Games

Cruzeiro have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.8 goals from 10.6 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.0% possession, 6.1 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 9.4 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.

Kaio Jorge has landed 7 goals, Matheus Pereira 3, with Fabricio Bruno and two others scoring 2. Matheus Pereira has managed to clock up 5 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bahia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ronaldo (GK), Santiago Arias, Gabriel Xavier, Nicolas Acevedo, Luciano Juba, Santiago Ramos, Jean Lucas, Mateo Sanabria, Everton Ribeiro, Kayky, Willian Jose.

Cruzeiro confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Cassio (GK), William, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Matheus Henrique, Lucas Daniel Romero, Christian Cardoso, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge.

Bahia vs Cruzeiro Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Bahia vs Cruzeiro betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

When Cruzeiro kick off this Série A match, we will wager them at 1.80 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Série A betting predictions.

Key Bahia vs Cruzeiro league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Cruzeiro in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bahia in 2 consecutive games against Cruzeiro.

Cruzeiro +0.25 Probability

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of delivering a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bahia Bahia logo 0 - 1 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Cruzeiro which is available at odds of 7.50. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Willian José Over 0.5 Shots On Target

Willian José (Bahia) is available to record one or more shots on goal at 1.63. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Willian José Player Prop Odds
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Matheus Pereira to Score

Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) has racked up three goals in his past five Série A games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of 6.25 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

The average corner count for the past five Bahia home matches has been 7.00, with the previous five Cruzeiro away games seeing less than 9.5 corners three times. We expect the teams to fall short and this Total Corners bet can be backed at 2.02.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Bahia Logo Bahia
Total
7.70 3.50 4.20
Home
7.90 4.20 3.70
Away
10.40 4.40 6.00
Cruzeiro Logo Cruzeiro
Total
10.70 6.10 4.60
Home
12.90 8.00 4.90
Away
10.70 4.40 6.30
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Bahia Corners
Cruzeiro Corners
Most Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Cruzeiro +0.25
Total Goals Under 2.5
Anytime Goalscorer Matheus Pereira

We’ve compiled a same-game multi that includes Cruzeiro with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, no more than two goals in total and Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro) to score.

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Bahia vs Cruzeiro Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Close Encounter

Cruzeiro are 2.70 with the bookies to get the better of Bahia, with the latter having betting odds of 2.80. If you want to back the draw to be landed in this Série A encounter, this can be wagered at 3.00.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Cruzeiro can be backed at 1.84 or alternatively Bahia are on offer at 1.90.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Série A match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos is the First Goalscorer Favourite

You will find Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos at 3.80 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get 2.28 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Willian José (Bahia)
Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)
Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
Player Shots On Target
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
Willian José (Bahia)
Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)
Player Shots
Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Willian José (Bahia)
Kayky da Silva Chagas (Bahia)
Gabriel Barbosa "Gabigol" (Cruzeiro)
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Team Stats
Bahia logo Bahia League Stats
Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Bahia vs Cruzeiro Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Bahia vs Cruzeiro team news before betting. Expect the predicted and confirmed Série A lineups along with timely injury updates.

Bahia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bahia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

96 Ronaldo
13 Santiago Arias 3 Gabriel Xavier 26 Nicolas Acevedo 46 Luciano Juba
21 Santiago Ramos 6 Jean Lucas
23 Mateo Sanabria 10 Everton Ribeiro 37 Kayky
12 Willian Jose
1 Cassio
12 William 15 Fabricio Bruno 25 Lucas Villalba 6 Kaiki
8 Matheus Henrique 29 Lucas Daniel Romero
88 Christian Cardoso 10 Matheus Pereira 94 Wanderson
19 Kaio Jorge

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bahia Substitutes

  • 1Danilo Fernandes
  • 2Gilberto Junior
  • 5Rezende
  • 8Cauly Oliveira Souza
  • 11Rodrigo Nestor
  • 15Michel Araujo
  • 25Iago
  • 33David Duarte
  • 66Jose Guilherme
  • 71Lyan Araujo
  • 78Joao Andrade
  • 83Fredi Gomes

Cruzeiro Substitutes

  • 2Kaua Moares
  • 5Walace
  • 7Marquinhos
  • 9Gabriel Barbosa
  • 11Yannick Bolasie
  • 17Luis Sinisterra
  • 34Jonathan Jesus
  • 35Murilo Rhikman
  • 36Kaua Prates
  • 41Leonardo
  • 77Japa
  • 99Keny Arroyo

Previous Bahia Lineups

11 Sep Copa do Brasil
Fluminense 2-0 Bahia
01 Sep Série A
Mirassol 5-1 Bahia
29 Aug Copa do Brasil
Bahia 1-0 Fluminense
25 Aug Série A
Bahia 2-0 Santos
17 Aug Série A
Corinthians 1-2 Bahia
10 Aug Série A
Bahia 3-3 Fluminense

Previous Cruzeiro Lineups

12 Sep Copa do Brasil
Cruzeiro 2-0 Atlético MG
31 Aug Série A
Cruzeiro 1-0 São Paulo
28 Aug Copa do Brasil
Atlético MG 0-2 Cruzeiro
24 Aug Série A
Cruzeiro 2-1 Internacional
19 Aug Série A
Mirassol 1-1 Cruzeiro
11 Aug Série A
Cruzeiro 1-2 Santos

Injuries & Suspensions

Bahia Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ademir Santos Hamstring
Caio Alexandre Hamstring
Cruzeiro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Joao Marcelo Knee
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 22 15 5 2 47:10 50
2 Cruzeiro 23 14 5 4 37:16 47
3 Palmeiras 21 14 4 3 32:17 46
4 Mirassol 22 10 9 3 39:23 39
5 Botafogo 22 10 6 6 33:17 36
6 Bahia 21 10 6 5 29:24 36
7 São Paulo 23 9 8 6 27:23 35
8 Bragantino 23 9 4 10 28:33 31
9 Corinthians 23 7 8 8 24:28 29
10 Fluminense 21 8 4 9 25:29 28
11 Ceará 22 7 6 9 21:22 27
12 Internacional 22 7 6 9 26:33 27
13 Atlético MG 21 6 7 8 21:25 25
14 Grêmio 22 6 7 9 20:27 25
15 Vasco da Gama 22 6 5 11 32:33 23
16 Santos 22 6 5 11 21:32 23
17 Vitória 23 4 10 9 19:34 22
18 Juventude 22 6 3 13 19:43 21
19 Fortaleza 22 4 6 12 22:34 18
20 Sport Recife 21 1 8 12 15:34 11
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 12 9 3 0 32:3 30
2 Cruzeiro 12 9 1 2 23:9 28
3 Bahia 11 7 3 1 19:10 24
4 São Paulo 12 7 3 2 16:9 24
5 Palmeiras 11 7 2 2 17:8 23
6 Mirassol 10 6 4 0 23:10 22
7 Botafogo 11 5 4 2 21:12 19
8 Fluminense 10 6 1 3 12:10 19
9 Bragantino 12 5 3 4 16:17 18
10 Internacional 11 5 2 4 14:12 17
11 Vitória 11 4 5 2 14:12 17
12 Ceará 11 5 2 4 10:8 17
13 Juventude 12 5 2 5 14:14 17
14 Corinthians 11 4 4 3 14:11 16
15 Atlético MG 9 4 4 1 12:9 16
16 Grêmio 11 4 4 3 9:9 16
17 Fortaleza 12 4 2 6 16:16 14
18 Vasco da Gama 11 3 4 4 14:14 13
19 Santos 10 3 3 4 10:14 12
20 Sport Recife 10 0 5 5 8:16 5