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Cruzeiro vs Bahia Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 06-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Cruzeiro 2-1 Bahia
CruzeiroDrawBahia
Over 2.5 goalsYes (66%)
Both teams to scoreYes (65%)
Cruzeiro host Bahia at Estádio Mineirão in a Serie A encounter that pits the third-placed hosts against the sixth-placed visitors. With 33 matches played, both sides are well into their campaign and fighting for crucial points. The home side carry the bookmakers' favour, priced at 1.71 for a Cruzeiro win, while Bahia sit as underdogs at 4.28.
Team form
Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro's recent run has been mixed. They suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat away at São Paulo but bounced back with a commanding 3-0 home win over Vitória. A goalless draw with Santos followed, then losses to Atlético Paranaense and a thrilling 3-3 draw with Vasco da Gama. Over their last five games, they've scored 8 and conceded 9—a concerning defensive record. For the season, they've averaged 1.58 goals scored and 1.39 conceded per match, sitting on 57 points with a +6 goal difference.
Bahia
Bahia have shown sharper form recently. They opened their last five with a clean-sheet 2-0 win at home against Chapecoense, and have won two of their last five matches overall. A 1-2 home loss to Palmeiras and a 1-4 away defeat to Remo show vulnerability, but they've also posted wins of 3-0 over Atlético Paranaense and 2-0 against RB Bragantino. Across these five games, they've scored 9 and conceded just 6—a +3 record. Their season average stands at 1.45 scored and 1.27 conceded, with 53 points and a +6 goal difference.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these sides is dominated by Cruzeiro. In their last five meetings, Cruzeiro have won twice (2-1 away in 2014, 3-1 away in 2013), while two fixtures ended goalless (2019, 2018) and Bahia claimed one victory at home (1-0 in 2017). Cruzeiro's away record in this fixture suggests they carry historical advantage, though the recent draws hint at tactical familiarity.
Key factors
Cruzeiro's possession-based approach—they held 64% possession in their last outing—should give them control at home, but their recent defensive lapses are a concern. Bahia's 4-3-3 formation offers solidity; they managed 91% pass accuracy in their most recent match. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.52, reflecting the attacking potential on both sides. Cruzeiro's midfield creativity, led by players who've impressed in recent weeks, will be key to breaking down Bahia's compact defence. Bahia's counter-attacking threat cannot be ignored, particularly if Cruzeiro commit numbers forward.
Prediction
Cruzeiro are favourites on home soil, backed by league position, recent head-to-head record, and bookmaker odds. Their superior goal difference and higher season scoring average support the prediction. However, Bahia's recent defensive solidity and their ability to score on the break make this far from a formality. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, but Bahia have shown they can be dangerous. A fairly open game is likely, with both sides capable of finding the net.
Cruzeiro are the more likely winner, though Bahia will test them. The odds suggest a home victory is the most probable outcome, and their control of possession and home advantage should prove decisive. Expect goals at both ends—the 2-1 scoreline reflects the likely pattern of this match.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Flamengo | 33 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 73 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 70 |
| 3 |  Cruzeiro | 33 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 57 |
| 4 |  Fluminense | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 54 |
| 5 |  Atletico Paranaense | 33 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 54 |
| 6 |  Bahia | 33 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 53 |
| 7 |  Atletico-MG | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 50 |
| 8 |  RB Bragantino | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 47 |
| 9 |  Santos | 34 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 47 |
| 10 |  Sao Paulo | 33 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 43 |
| 11 |  Coritiba | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 42 |
| 12 |  Mirassol | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 40 |
| 13 |  Botafogo | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 39 |
| 14 |  Vasco DA Gama | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 38 |
| 15 |  Vitoria | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 38 |
| 16 |  Gremio | 33 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 37 |
| 17 |  Corinthians | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 36 |
| 18 |  Internacional | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 35 |
| 19 |  Remo | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 29 |
| 20 |  Chapecoense-sc | 33 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 21 |
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