EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 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)
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 | 35 | 51 |
| 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 | 35 | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | Cruzeiro EC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 May | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
| 20 May | Goiás EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | CR Flamengo | H | 2–3 | L |
| 10 May | Santos FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun | EC Bahia | A | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | CA Mineiro | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 May | CR Flamengo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 May | Cuiabá EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 May | América FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 11 May | Fluminense FC | H | 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' What a night it is going to be! EC Bahia welcome Cruzeiro EC for this crunch clash at .
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pepa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Kayky has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 18 minutes.
- 18' It’s a booking for EC Bahia player. Kayky gets a Yellow card.
- 19' A moment of madness from Kayky on 19 minutes earns him a Yellow card. EC Bahia will be frustrated.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 27' EC Bahia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 30' Bruno Rodrigues has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' What composure from Wesley! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 46' A change in the EC Bahia ranks — Vitor Hugo exits the field as Danielzinho enters on 46.
- 46' A goal from the Brazil international Wesley! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-3!
- 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Santos.
- 52' Ryan Carlos has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 52.
- 57' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Wallisson Luiz on, Gilberto off on 57 minutes.
- 59' Arthur Sales has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kayky on 59 minute.
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. William made 484 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wallisson Luiz.
- 66' Brilliant from the ! Arthur Sales makes it 2-3 with a superb finish on 66.
- 68' Kanu has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 73' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Bahia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' A tactical swap from EC Bahia — Vinicius Mingotti on, Everaldo off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' EC Bahia are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
- 89' The EC Bahia bench stirs into life. Thaciano is withdrawn and Lucas Mugni gets his opportunity.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
Starting XI
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Thaciano ↓ Lucas Mugni 89'
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Vitor Hugo ↓ Danielzinho 46'
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Everaldo ↓ Vinicius Mingotti 76'
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Kayky ↓ Arthur Sales 59'
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Bench
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Lucas Mugni ↑ 89'
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Vinicius Mingotti ↑ 76'
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Danielzinho ↑ 46'
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Arthur Sales ↑ 59'
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Coach
Renato Paiva
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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Gilberto ↓ Wallisson Luiz 57'
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Bench
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Wallisson Luiz ↑ 57'
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Coach
Pepa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
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| Kaio Jorge | 4 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 3 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Douglas Grolli | 1 |
| Kanu | 1 |
| Alejo Veliz | 1 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
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6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
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18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
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41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
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62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
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79% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
64%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
62%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
1 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 3
3.4%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
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| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

