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Cruzeiro vs Bahia: Preview, probable line-ups and prediction

Cruzeiro start as clear favourites for the model (59%).

Cruzeiro (3rd, 57 pts) host Bahia (6th, 53 pts) in the Brasileirao Serie A.

Who wins, according to the model (90 minutes)
59%Cruzeiro
23%Draw
18%Bahia
BetPlanners model
57Cruzeiro points (3rd)
53Bahia points (6th)
52-46Cruzeiro goals for and against
48-42Bahia goals for and against

How they arrive

Last five games (most recent first)
CruzeiroCruzeiro
W1-0Atlético-MG
W1-0Remo
W4-2Grêmio
L2-4Bragantino
W2-0São Paulo
BahiaBahia
W3-2São Paulo
D1-1Santos
L0-3Flamengo
W1-0Mirassol
L0-1Palmeiras

Cruzeiro have won 4 of their last five; Bahia, 2.

Head to head

Record since 2015 and latest meetings
6 Cruzeiro6 Draws3 Bahia
Since 2015-16, all competitions · 2.1 goals per game
May 10, 2026Bahia1-2CruzeiroBrasileirao Serie A
Sep 15, 2025Bahia1-2CruzeiroBrasileirao Serie A
Apr 18, 2025Cruzeiro3-0BahiaBrasileirao Serie A
Oct 19, 2024Cruzeiro1-1BahiaBrasileirao Serie A
Jun 23, 2024Bahia4-1CruzeiroBrasileirao Serie A
Oct 25, 2023Cruzeiro3-0BahiaBrasileirao Serie A

Since 2015: Cruzeiro 6 wins, Bahia 3, 6 draws. Cruzeiro are unbeaten in the last 4 meetings.

Probable line-ups

Probable XImost frequent starters · 2023+
Form
ⓘIn league: form vs peers in the same league. Cross-league: adjusted for league strength so players from different leagues can be compared. The two scales are not comparable to each other.
Bahia4-3-3 · 60%Avg 1547 · 11/11
1
Ronaldo Strada
1692↑7
46
Luciano Juba
1436↑1
33
David Duarte
1659↑1
44
Marcos Victor
1609↑1
3
Moreno
1607↓2
11
Rodrigo
1495↓1
6
Jean Lucas
1384↓1
5
Nicolas Acevedo
1589↑1
16
Erick Pulga
1553↑3
99
Olivera
1466↑3
9
Véliz A.
1526↑1
81
Otavio Costa
1604↑7
34
Jonathan Jesus
1640↑2
12
William Furtado
1440↑2
43
Joao Marcelo
1606↑1
25
Villalba
1545
29
Romero
1622↑1
5
Ze Lucas
1606
10
Matheus Pereira
1643↑2
8
Gerson
1670↑2
99
Arroyo K.
1530↑2
19
Kaio Jorge
1673↑3
Cruzeiro4-2-3-1 · 100%Avg 1598 · 11/11
Lines reflect formation rows; order within a line is not positional.
Player form vs peers, 2025+ ⓘRecent-form rating vs peers in the same league and position band, 2025+ data. Not an Elo. Dash = no 2025+ data. Up/down arrows = change vs yesterday (In-league scope). · - no data · ↑↓ vs yesterday

Built from each side's last five starting line-ups; it usually gets about seven of the eleven names right. The confirmed XIs reach the match page in the last hour before kick-off.

Goals, corners and cards

FigureProbability of each market, %
Over 3.5 cards72%
Over 9.5 corners68%
Both teams score53%
Over 2.5 goals52%
Over 3.5 goals27%
BetPlanners model

Most likely scores: 2-1 (12.3%), 1-1 (11.8%), 1-0 (11.1%). Cruzeiro score first 64% of the time.

If you are going to bet

Fair odds according to the model
Cruzeiro win1.69prob. · 59%
Over 2.5 goals1.92prob. · 52%
Both teams score1.89prob. · 53%

Fair odds = 100 / probability. If your bookmaker pays more, the price beats the model.

The takeaway

Model favourite: Cruzeiro (59%). Over 2.5 goals: 52%.

Illustrative analysis from the BetPlanners model. Real odds, not tips: not a betting recommendation. 18+ · play responsibly.
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