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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table
Can the Underdogs Make it a Close Contest?

Our stake will be split when taking Bahia +0.25 at odds of +101 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Cruzeiro.

Previous H2H Ended in a 1-1 Draw

Cruzeiro drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against São Paulo. The Foxes recorded 43% possession and had two shots on target, with Kaio Jorge bagging the goal.

Bahia played Mirassol at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw. Rogerio Ceni's men boasted 55% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Erick found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The outcome was a 1-1 draw when Bahia last played Cruzeiro, with the former being away from home. In the previous 8 H2H games, there have been four draws and two wins apiece.

Série A G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro 38 19 13 6 55 31 24 55:31 70
7 Bahia logo Bahia 38 17 9 12 50 46 4 50:46 60
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Cruzeiro – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Cruzeiro have had 51.3% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.2 corners.

Top scorers are Kaio Jorge and Matheus Pereira on 2 goals, while Dudu has racked up 1. William is the leading assists maker with 2.

Bahia – Last 10 League Games

Bahia have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 11.8 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 52.0% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 8.9 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Luciano Rodriguez got 3 goals, Erick notched 2, while Luciano Juba and two other players scored 1. Luciano Juba is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Bahia confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Ronaldo (GK), Santiago Arias, Fredi Gomes, Santiago Ramos, Luciano Juba, Erick, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Cauly Oliveira Souza, Willian Jose, Erick Pulga.

Cruzeiro vs Bahia Prediction & Betting Tips

If you echo our view that Bahia can swerve defeat in this Série A encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at +101. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Cruzeiro vs Bahia league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bahia in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bahia in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bahia in 4 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cruzeiro in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Bahia in 2 consecutive games against Cruzeiro.
Bahia +0.25 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 49.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Cruzeiro Cruzeiro logo 0 - 1 Bahia logo Bahia

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Bahia to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +700, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cauly Souza Oliveira To Score +550 BetMGM logo

Cauly Souza Oliveira (Bahia) can be wagered at +550 to be among the goals. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

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Corners Prediction

Bahia Under 4.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

In their past five away games, Bahia have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Cruzeiro conceding 4.40 corners on average in their previous 5 home matches. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Bahia to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -138.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Cruzeiro Logo Cruzeiro
Total
10.20 5.00 5.20
Home
11.40 6.80 4.60
Away
10.00 4.10 5.90
Bahia Logo Bahia
Total
10.10 5.40 4.70
Home
10.10 6.40 3.70
Away
8.60 4.20 4.40
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Cruzeiro vs Bahia Odds

For this Serie A match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Cruzeiro are the +128 favourite to win and that means a 44% chance of winning. Bahia are the +225 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.

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Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa is the First Goalscorer Favorite

There is +225 available that Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa finds the net at any stage. He is available at +480 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals
Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)
First
+225
Anytime
+480
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Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
First
+235
Anytime
+480
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Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)
First
+265
Anytime
+540
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Ademir da Silva Santos Júnior (Bahia)
First
+295
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+115
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Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+108
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Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-100
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Luciano Rodríguez (Bahia)
Over 0.5
-152
Under 0.5
-115
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Player Shots
Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa (Cruzeiro)
Over 2.5
-154
Under 2.5
-
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Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos (Cruzeiro)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-
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Yannick Bolasie (Cruzeiro)
Over 2.5
+102
Under 2.5
-
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Matheus Pereira (Cruzeiro)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Cruzeiro logo Cruzeiro League Stats
Bahia logo Bahia League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Cruzeiro vs Bahia Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Cruzeiro vs Bahia team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

The Série A squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Bahia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Cruzeiro Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Cassio
23 Fagner 15 Fabricio Bruno 25 Lucas Villalba 6 Kaiki
29 Lucas Daniel Romero 16 Lucas Silva
88 Christian Cardoso 10 Matheus Pereira 94 Wanderson
19 Kaio Jorge
96 Ronaldo
13 Santiago Arias 83 Fredi Gomes 21 Santiago Ramos 46 Luciano Juba
14 Erick 19 Caio Alexandre 6 Jean Lucas
8 Cauly Oliveira Souza 12 Willian Jose 16 Erick Pulga

Bahia Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Cruzeiro Substitutes

  • 5Walace
  • 7Dudu
  • 9Gabriel Barbosa
  • 12William
  • 17Marquinhos
  • 21Carlos Eduardo
  • 26Lautaro Diaz
  • 34Jonathan Jesus
  • 35Murilo Rhikman
  • 41Leonardo
  • 75Rodriguinho
  • 99Juan Dinenno

Bahia Substitutes

  • 2Gilberto Junior
  • 5Rezende
  • 7Ademir Santos
  • 9Luciano Rodriguez
  • 10Everton Ribeiro
  • 22Marcos Felipe
  • 26Nicolas Acevedo
  • 33David Duarte
  • 37Kayky
  • 52Ruan Pablo
  • 68Jota
  • 77Tiago

Previous Cruzeiro Lineups

13 Apr Série A
São Paulo 1-1 Cruzeiro
09 Apr Copa Sudamericana
Cruzeiro 1-2 Mushuc Runa
06 Apr Série A
Internacional 3-0 Cruzeiro
01 Apr Copa Sudamericana
Unión 1-0 Cruzeiro
29 Mar Série A
Cruzeiro 2-1 Mirassol
08 Dec Série A
Juventude 0-1 Cruzeiro

Previous Bahia Lineups

13 Apr Série A
Bahia 1-1 Mirassol
09 Apr Copa Libertadores
Nacional 0-1 Bahia
06 Apr Série A
Santos 2-2 Bahia
03 Apr Copa Libertadores
Bahia 1-1 Internacional
30 Mar Série A
Bahia 1-1 Corinthians
13 Mar Copa Libertadores
Bahia 1-0 Boston River

Injuries & Suspensions

Cruzeiro Injury Table
Type Name Info
Marquinhos Cruciate ligame
Bahia Injury Table
Type Name Info
Michel Araujo Cruciate ligame
David Duarte Thigh
Team Squads

Cruzeiro Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Leonardo Jardim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Cassio - - 3 270 3 0 0 0 2 0
Fabricio Bruno - - 3 270 3 0 0 0 1 0
Kaiki - - 3 264 3 0 0 1 1 0
Wanderson - - 3 230 3 0 0 0 0 0
Wanderson - - 3 230 3 0 0 0 0 0

Bahia Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rogerio Ceni

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Santiago Ramos - - 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Ronaldo - - 3 270 3 0 0 0 0 0
Luciano Juba - - 3 261 3 0 1 3 0 0
Gilberto Junior - - 3 255 3 0 1 0 1 0
Caio Alexandre - - 3 208 3 0 0 0 2 0
Brazil FlagSérie A Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 38 23 10 5 78:27 79
2 Palmeiras 38 23 7 8 66:33 76
3 Cruzeiro 38 19 13 6 55:31 70
4 Mirassol 38 18 13 7 63:39 67
5 Fluminense 38 19 7 12 50:39 64
6 Botafogo 38 17 12 9 58:38 63
7 Bahia 38 17 9 12 50:46 60
8 São Paulo 38 14 9 15 43:47 51
9 Grêmio 38 13 10 15 47:50 49
10 Bragantino 38 14 6 18 45:57 48
11 Atlético MG 38 12 12 14 43:44 48
12 Santos 38 12 11 15 45:50 47
13 Corinthians 38 12 11 15 42:47 47
14 Vasco da Gama 38 13 6 19 55:60 45
15 Vitória 38 11 12 15 35:52 45
16 Internacional 38 11 11 16 44:57 44
17 Ceará 38 11 10 17 34:40 43
18 Fortaleza 38 11 10 17 43:58 43
19 Juventude 38 9 8 21 35:69 35
20 Sport Recife 38 2 11 25 28:75 17
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Flamengo 19 14 5 0 46:8 47
2 Fluminense 19 15 1 3 31:11 46
3 Bahia 19 14 3 2 33:14 45
4 Mirassol 19 12 7 0 42:17 43
5 Cruzeiro 19 13 4 2 35:14 43
6 Palmeiras 19 12 5 2 35:11 41
7 Botafogo 19 11 5 3 39:24 38
8 Atlético MG 19 9 8 2 30:18 35
9 São Paulo 19 10 4 5 27:17 34
10 Vitória 19 9 6 4 21:15 33
11 Grêmio 19 9 5 5 24:17 32
12 Bragantino 19 9 4 6 27:24 31
13 Corinthians 19 8 6 5 27:18 30
14 Internacional 19 8 6 5 27:20 30
15 Santos 19 8 6 5 24:19 30
16 Vasco da Gama 19 8 4 7 31:26 28
17 Fortaleza 19 8 3 8 23:23 27
18 Ceará 19 7 5 7 20:18 26
19 Juventude 19 6 5 8 21:26 23
20 Sport Recife 19 1 7 11 17:39 10