Cruzeiro EC vs EC Bahia, 2018
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs EC Bahia — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- EC Bahia 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Carlos Henrique Cardoso de Souza
- Referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo
- Referee Luiz Claudio Regazzone
- Referee Gabriel Conti Viana
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | CR Flamengo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Aug | EC Vitoria | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jul | Sao Paulo FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | CA Paranaense | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Aug | America FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Fluminense FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Jul | CA Mineiro | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jul | EC Vitoria | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Jul | Chapecoense AF | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #5 |
| 33 | Points | 33 |
| 22 | Played | 22 |
| 9 / 6 / 7 | W / D / L | 8 / 9 / 5 |
| 30 | Scored | 29 |
| 31 | Conceded | 25 |
| -1 | GD | +4 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 41% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). EC Bahia are 5th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
EC Bahia
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Edigar Junio, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and EC Bahia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Egidio has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past EC Bahia's compact .
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It’s high time Mano Menezes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 55' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined EC Bahia backline.
- 60' The 32-year-old Lucas Romero has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Cruzeiro EC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against EC Bahia's shape.
- 70' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and EC Bahia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 85' Cruzeiro EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 90' Cruzeiro EC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Kenji scoring 1 goals.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 6
- 8
- 29
-
19
Robinho ↓ Federico Mancuello 64'
- 30
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Patrick 76'
- 11
- 28
Bench
- 12
- 27
- 2
- 4
- 25
- 5
-
18
Rafinha ↑ 46'
- 20
-
21
Federico Mancuello ↑ 64'
-
15
Patrick ↑ 76'
- 40
Coach
Mano Menezes
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 33
- 28
- 13
- 10
- 29
- 17
-
7
Elber ↓ Marco Antonio 74'
- 6
- 26
-
9
Gilberto C ↓ Edigar Junio 85'
Bench
- 12
- 1
- 15
- 2
- 25
-
30
Marco Antonio ↑ 74'
-
20
Regis ↑ 75'
- 19
- 5
-
11
Edigar Junio ↑ 85'
- 23
- 16
Coach
Enderson Moreira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 2 |
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Fernandao | 1 |
| Wesley | 1 |
| Gabriel Teixeira | 1 |
| Luciano Rodriguez | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
EC Bahia xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or EC Bahia 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
65%
Draw or EC Bahia
65%
Cruzeiro EC or EC Bahia
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
0 – 1
10.5%
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | EC Bahia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.