Wednesday , 30 September 2026

EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
EC Bahia
4 – 1
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sun 23 Jun 2024 · 19:00 UTC Octavio Mangabeira 34,609 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 14' Gabriel Veron
Thaciano 45+10' 1–1
Oscar Estupinan 78' 2–1
Gabriel Teixeira 90+1' 3–1
Oscar Estupinan 90+8' 4–1
Y 45' Lucas Silva
Y 49' Gabriel Veron
R 70' Marlon
Y 90' Ramiro

Overview

Match Preview

EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Octavio Mangabeira.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

2
6
5
EC Bahia 13 games · Avg 2.2 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-23 EC Bahia 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia 2023-06-10 EC Bahia 2–2 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-03 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia 2019-07-20 EC Bahia 0–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

EC Bahia
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 4–1 W
20 Jun CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
16 Jun Criciúma EC A 2–2 D
14 Jun Fortaleza EC H 1–0 W
02 Jun CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
12 May RB Bragantino H 1–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Jun EC Bahia A 1–4 L
20 Jun Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
16 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D
13 Jun Cuiaba EC H 2–1 W
02 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 0–2 L
12 May AC Goianiense A 1–0 W

Season Stats

EC Bahia Cruzeiro EC
#5 Position #6
46 Points 45
28 Played 28
12 / 10 / 6 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 9
43 Scored 42
35 Conceded 40
+8 GD +2
1.64 PPG 1.61
43% Win % 46%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

EC Bahia are 5th (46 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Bahia
0-15
3/2
16-30
4/6
31-45
7/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
5/4
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

EC Bahia
Luciano Juba 9 G 1 A
Jean Lucas 4 G 3 A
Erick 4 G
Everaldo 4 G
Willian Jose 3 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Octavio Mangabeira as EC Bahia face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' EC Bahia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 14' GOAL! Gabriel Veron scores on 14. Assisted by William
  • 19' EC Bahia currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Moises will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 29' EC Bahia have won 359 goals from 333 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 39' Cruzeiro EC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Kenji scoring 1 goals.
  • 44' 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 Anderson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Lucas Silva catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
  • 46' Cauly makes way for Everton Ribeiro at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
  • 49' A meaty challenge results in booking for Gabriel Veron on 49.
  • 54' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 55' Magnificent from Thaciano! That is 25 goals in 332 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' Cruzeiro EC ring the changes. Gabriel Veron has done his job and it is now time for Arthur Gomes to step up.
  • 62' named a 4-1-3-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 67' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 70' A moment of madness from Marlon on 70 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 72' The EC Bahia bench stirs into life. Thaciano is withdrawn and Oscar Estupinan gets his opportunity.
  • 74' The whistle greets Robert as he departs to be replaced by Lucas Villalba.
  • 76' Fresh legs for EC Bahia! Ademir Santos comes on to replace Gilberto.
  • 78' Oscar Estupinan puts EC Bahia on the lead.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Everaldo as he leaves the pitch. Cicinho steps in for EC Bahia.
  • 84' Joao Wellington is replacing William for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ramiro on 90.
  • It finishes all square. EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

EC Bahia Lineups

4-1-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Rogério Ceni

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Gabriel Veron 2
Oscar Estupinan 2
Bruno Rodrigues 2
Kaio Jorge 2
Machado 1
Luis Sinisterra 1
Douglas Grolli 1
Gabriel Barbosa 1

Head to Head

2024-06-23 EC Bahia 4–1 Cruzeiro EC 2023-10-25 Cruzeiro EC 3–0 EC Bahia 2023-06-10 EC Bahia 2–2 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-03 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia 2019-07-20 EC Bahia 0–0 Cruzeiro EC

EC Bahia Form

2024-06-23 EC Bahia 4–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-06-20 CR Flamengo 2–1 EC Bahia L 2024-06-16 Criciúma EC 2–2 EC Bahia D 2024-06-14 EC Bahia 1–0 Fortaleza EC W 2024-06-02 CA Mineiro 1–1 EC Bahia D 2024-05-12 EC Bahia 1–0 RB Bragantino W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-06-23 EC Bahia 4–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-06-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Cuiaba EC W 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-05-12 AC Goianiense 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.91 EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia54% Draw24% Cruzeiro EC22%
Actual: EC Bahia win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

EC Bahia or Draw
78%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
46%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia39% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — EC Bahia

Handicap EC Bahia covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 22% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.