EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Salgado Rizo
- Referee Luiz Flavio De Oliveira
- Referee Emerson Augusto De Carvalho
- Referee Joedson de Jesus Oliveira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jul | Santos FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jun | SC Internacional | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jun | Ceará SC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jun | Gremio FBPA | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 May | Fluminense FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | EC Bahia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Jul | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #6 |
| 33 | Points | 33 |
| 22 | Played | 22 |
| 8 / 9 / 5 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 7 |
| 29 | Scored | 30 |
| 25 | Conceded | 31 |
| +4 | GD | -1 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 36% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
41%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
EC Bahia are 5th (33 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Argentina international Ariel Cabral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' EC Bahia are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roger Machado might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' The referee shows EC Bahia player a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' Fernandao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Arthur Caike.
- 46' EC Bahia ring the changes. Eric Ramires has done his job and it is now time for Lucca to step up.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering EC Bahia that had 329 games and scored 352 goals.
- 56' A moment of madness from Ezequiel on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. EC Bahia will be frustrated.
- 61' Cruzeiro EC have won 214 goals from 253 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 70' Time for substitution for EC Bahia. Ezequiel is replaced by Ronaldo.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Vinicius Popo. He replaces Sassa on 74 minute.
- 79' Mauricio is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Caca. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Rafael Santos gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Mauricio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 5
- 11
-
99
Sassa ↓ Vinicius Popo 74'
- 14
- 15
- 27
- 25
- 18
- 42
-
41
Mauricio ↓ Rafael Santos 81'
Bench
- 39
-
36
Rafael Santos ↑ 81'
- 48
-
30
Vinicius Popo ↑ 74'
- 40
- 35
- 44
- 47
- 45
- 49
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 2 |
| Machado | 1 |
| Lucas Romero | 1 |
| Douglas Grolli | 1 |
| Kanu | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
57%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.