EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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 Bruno Salgado Rizo
- Referee Luiz Flavio De Oliveira
- Referee Emerson Augusto De Carvalho
- Referee Joedson de Jesus Oliveira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | São Paulo FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Chapecoense AF | H | 1–2 | 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and EC Bahia launch into their encounter with Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Artur is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
- 15' Cruzeiro EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. EC Bahia must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Arthur Caike on 35 minutes.
- 40' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Vinicius Popo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' Arthur Caike catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 42.
- 46' Eric Ramires makes way for Lucca at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' Ezequiel has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
- 61' Cruzeiro EC have won 244 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 66' Lucas Fonseca has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 70' The crowd applauds Ezequiel as he leaves the pitch. Ronaldo steps in for EC Bahia.
- 74' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Sassa has done his job and it is now time for Vinicius Popo to step up.
- 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 80' Caca is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 81' Mauricio makes way for Rafael Santos at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- The points are shared — EC Bahia 0-0 Cruzeiro EC. Honours even.
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 | 4 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 3 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Kayky | 1 |
| Kenji | 1 |
| Arthur Sales | 1 |
| Kaua Moraes | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.23
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
71%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
59%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.