Cruzeiro vs Bahia: match statistics
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Cruzeiro vs Bahia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cruzeiro plays Bahia in Serie A (Brazil). The game is scheduled for November 6, 2026. Venue: Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.
Recent form
Cruzeiro has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Bahia has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Cruzeiro scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 1.39. Bahia scores 1.45 and allows 1.27. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Cruzeiro's games and 64% of Bahia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 52%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cruzeiro has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.55 per game. Cruzeiro takes 15.0 shots per game, while Bahia takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Cruzeiro leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.94 goals per game after halftime. Bahia leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cruzeiro's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Bahia, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie A games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cruzeiro | Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cruzeiro is 71% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.4 pts / game - Bahia
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cruzeiro is 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.58 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.45 goals / game - Bahia
Bahia is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Cruzeiro · 1.27 goals / game - Bahia
Cruzeiro scores in 88% of games (29 of 33 games), while Bahia keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 games).
Bahia scores in 85% of games (28 of 33 games), while Cruzeiro keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cruzeiro
Over / Under - Bahia
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bahia is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Cruzeiro · 1.45 pts / game - Bahia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cruzeiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bahia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cruzeiro
Bahia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).
Teams vs league
| Cruzeiro | Liga | Bahia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.97 | 2.66 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 59% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 51% | • 52% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 23% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 74% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | • 79% | 78% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Cruzeiro's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Bahia. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Cruzeiro and Bahia play?
Cruzeiro face Bahia on November 6, 2026 in Serie A at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cruzeiro and Bahia?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Cruzeiro won 3, Bahia won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cruzeiro vs Bahia?
Cruzeiro score 1.58 goals per game on average and Bahia 1.45. The Serie A average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Cruzeiro's matches and 64% of Bahia's.
What form are Cruzeiro and Bahia in?
Over the last 5 games Cruzeiro have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Bahia 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cruzeiro vs Bahia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Cruzeiro vs Bahia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.