EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
EC Bahia vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Octavio Mangabeira.
- EC Bahia 28 games · 46 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
4-1-3-2Starting XI
-
16
Thaciano ↓ Oscar Estupinan 72'
- 6
-
2
Gilberto ↓ Ademir Santos 76'
- 22
- 4
-
8
Cauly ↓ Everton Ribeiro 46'
- 9
- 14
- 19
- 46
- 3
Bench
- 20
-
10
Everton Ribeiro ↑ 46'
-
7
Ademir Santos ↑ 76'
- 15
-
29
Oscar Estupinan ↑ 72'
-
40
Cicinho ↑ 80'
- 21
- 33
-
11
Gabriel Teixeira ↑ 46'
- 23
- 5
- 66
Coach
Rogério Ceni
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
-
29
Lucas Romero ↓ Vitor Hugo 84'
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Arthur Rodrigues 57'
- 17
- 3
- 98
-
12
William ↓ Joao Wellington 84'
- 10
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Arthur Gomes 57'
- 5
- 43
-
80
Robert ↓ Lucas Villalba 74'
Bench
- 7
- 27
- 28
-
11
Arthur Gomes ↑ 57'
- 21
-
25
Lucas Villalba ↑ 74'
- 31
- 23
-
77
Joao Wellington ↑ 84'
- 41
-
68
Arthur Rodrigues ↑ 57'
-
22
Vitor Hugo ↑ 84'
Coach
Moises
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kaio Jorge | 2 |
| Gabriel Veron | 2 |
| Oscar Estupinan | 2 |
| Bruno Rodrigues | 2 |
| Kayky | 1 |
| Kenji | 1 |
| Arthur Sales | 1 |
| Kaua Moraes | 1 |
Head to Head
EC Bahia Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
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.

