Thursday , 2 July 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 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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
#6 Position #11
26 Points 24
17 Played 18
7 / 5 / 5 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
25 Scored 24
23 Conceded 28
+2 GD -4
1.53 PPG 1.33
41% Win % 33%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
35% Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

EC Bahia are 6th (26 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

EC Bahia
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ 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
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Octavio Mangabeira will turn into a battlefield for EC Bahia and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' Thaciano, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 14' Gabriel Veron makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Cruzeiro EC are in front.
  • 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 24' 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 Matheus Pereira suffering a number of foals already.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anderson made 386 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 34' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cruzeiro EC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 39' EC Bahia is showing some good football. However, EC Bahia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 44' EC Bahia have won 348 goals from 325 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Lucas Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' Another substitution for EC Bahia to replace Cauly by Everton Ribeiro on 46 minute.
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Gabriel Veron on 49 minutes.
  • 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. EC Bahia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 55' Thaciano does the damage! The net is bulging and EC Bahia surge ahead!
  • 57' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Gabriel Veron is replaced by Arthur Gomes.
  • 62' EC Bahia are deployed in a 4-1-3-2 today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's 4-3-2-1 shape.
  • 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 70' Marlon is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
  • 72' EC Bahia ring the changes. Thaciano has done his job and it is now time for Oscar Estupinan to step up.
  • 74' It is a substitution in Cruzeiro EC team. Robert is replaced by Lucas Villalba on 74 minute.
  • 76' The EC Bahia bench stirs into life. Gilberto is withdrawn and Ademir Santos gets his opportunity.
  • 78' What a moment for Oscar Estupinan! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 80' Everaldo makes way for Cicinho at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from EC Bahia.
  • 84' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace William by Joao Wellington on 84 minute.
  • 89' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' That is a card for Cruzeiro EC. Ramiro will be fuming at that decision.
  • 4-1 the final result. Cruzeiro EC will be bitterly disappointed.

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
Kaio Jorge 2
Gabriel Veron 2
Oscar Estupinan 2
Bruno Rodrigues 2
Marlon 1
Luciano Juba 1
Thiago Neves 1
Machado 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
1.95 EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 58% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia55% Draw24% Cruzeiro EC21%
Actual: EC Bahia win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

EC Bahia or Draw
79%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
45%
EC Bahia or Cruzeiro EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
EC Bahia40% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
3.5%
4 – 1
Actual

Asian Handicap — EC Bahia

Handicap EC Bahia covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 66%
-1.5 34% — 66%
-1 34% 22% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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