EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- EC Bahia 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
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 |
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| 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 | Cuiaba EC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 14 May | America FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 11 May | Fluminense FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| EC Bahia | Cruzeiro EC | |
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| #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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The 30-year-old Marcos Felipe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 18' Against the run of play, Kayky has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' EC Bahia player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 19' It’s a booking for EC Bahia player. Kayky gets a Yellow card.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His EC Bahia side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' Poor challenge from Rezende. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 30' A goal from the Brazil international Bruno Rodrigues! He fires home on 30 to make it 1-1!
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rezende made 152 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' Filipe Machado is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 45' Wesley puts Cruzeiro EC on the lead.
- 46' Another substitution for EC Bahia to replace Vitor Hugo by Danielzinho on 46 minute.
- 46' Wesley is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 51' The referee shows EC Bahia player a Yellow card on 51.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Ryan Carlos. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' Wallisson Luiz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gilberto on 57 minute.
- 59' Arthur Sales has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kayky on 59 minute.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' That is a Yellow card for Cruzeiro EC. Wallisson Luiz will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' GOAL! Arthur Sales fires home to make it 2-3!
- 68' Kanu is having his name booked by the referee on 68.
- 73' A quiet spell here at . Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Vinicius Mingotti. He replaces Everaldo on 76 minute.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 86' It’s high time Pepa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Mugni. He replaces Thaciano on 89 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — EC Bahia 2-2 Cruzeiro EC.
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 | 2 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 2 |
| Douglas Grolli | 1 |
| Kanu | 1 |
| Thiago Neves | 1 |
| Machado | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.45
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
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| ± 0.5 | 92% |
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8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
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22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
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47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
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68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
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83% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
67%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
60%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
2.9%
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% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.