Cruzeiro vs Bahia: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 3 November 2026 at 03:38 UTC
Date of last modification: 3 November 2026 at 03:38 UTC
Match Preview
Cruzeiro host Bahia in round 34 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A on 6 November 2026. Cruzeiro hold third place in the standings with an attacking index of 77, while Bahia arrive in sixth position with an attacking index of 72.
Recent Form and Standings
Cruzeiro enter the match with three wins and two defeats across their last five matches, yielding a form index of 66. Bahia recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss in their past five outings, resulting in a form index of 42.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The pre-match metrics assign Cruzeiro an expected goals figure of 2.36 and a win probability of 59%. Bahia register 1.46 expected goals with a 26% win probability. The draw probability sits at 15%.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head records show Cruzeiro holding a 65% win history in past encounters against Bahia, while Bahia account for the remaining 35% of victories in this match.
Statistical Indicators
Cruzeiro's defending index is 49 compared to 52 for Bahia, while both clubs share an identical consistency index of 47. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Cruzeiro4-2-3-1
- 81Otávio Costa
- 23Fagner
- 15Fabrício Bruno
- 34Jonathan Jesus
- 25Lucas Villalba
- 29Lucas Romero
- 5Zé Lucas
- 8Gerson
- 7Matheus Henrique
- 99Keny Arroyo
- 19Kaio Jorge
Bahia4-3-3
- 1Ronaldo
- 44Marcos Victor
- 33David Duarte
- 3Marco Moreno
- 46Luciano Juba
- 11Rodrigo Nestor
- 6Jean Lucas
- 5Nicolás Acevedo
- 99Cristian Olivera
- 9Alejo Véliz
- 16Erick Pulga
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