EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 34 games · 53 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Thiago Henrique Neto Correa Farinha
- Referee Bruno Arleu de Araujo
- Referee Luiz Claudio Regazzone
- Referee Gabriel Conti Viana
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | América FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Nov | Fluminense FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Nov | CA Mineiro | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | Ceará SC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | EC Vitoria | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Flamengo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | São Paulo FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 53 | Points | 60 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 14 / 11 / 9 | W / D / L | 18 / 6 / 10 |
| 50 | Scored | 55 |
| 45 | Conceded | 48 |
| +5 | GD | +7 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 1.76 |
| 41% | Win % | 53% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
32%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
EC Bahia are 6th (53 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
5/3
16-30
4/6
31-45
10/7
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/7
76+
9/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 11 G | 2 A |
| Jean Lucas | 4 G | 4 A |
| Erick | 4 G | |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC is underway.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Flavio suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ze Rafael made 342 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Elton is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gilberto, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 65' Rafael is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' Cruzeiro EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 85' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 28
- 13
- 10
- 17
- 6
- 19
- 5
-
11
Edigar Junio ↓ Clayton 65'
- 9
-
18
Eric Ramires ↓ Luiz Henrique 72'
Bench
-
12
Clayton ↑ 65'
- 4
-
29
Vinicius ↑ 65'
- 23
- 32
- 16
-
14
Luiz Henrique ↑ 72'
- 36
- 21
Coach
Enderson Moreira
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 27
- 2
- 29
- 16
- 11
- 15
- 17
- 99
- 14
- 40
Bench
- 39
- 34
- 36
- 32
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 4 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 3 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Fernandao | 1 |
| Gabriel Barbosa | 1 |
| Wesley | 1 |
| Gabriel Teixeira | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.3
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
75%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
55%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
13.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.