Our Cruzeiro vs EC Bahia Prediction: 1-1
Cruzeiro vs EC Bahia in the Brazil Serie A is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cruzeiro's Last Match – Sao Paulo vs Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Brazil Serie A draw against Sao Paulo on April 13. In that match, Cruzeiro recorded 43% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sao Paulo | 57% | 8 (2) | 0.48 | 35 |
Cruzeiro | 43% | 5 (2) | 0.86 | 32 |
EC Bahia's Last Match – EC Bahia vs Mirassol
EC Bahia will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Brazil Serie A share of the spoils with Mirassol on April 13. In that match, EC Bahia controlled 57% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EC Bahia | 57% | 7 (2) | 1.76 | 72 |
Mirassol | 43% | 5 (3) | 0.61 | 22 |
Cruzeiro vs EC Bahia Stats
Key Stats
| Cruzeiro | EC Bahia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cruzeiro are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while EC Bahia average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Cruzeiro 8-15
EC Bahia 15-9
What are the odds for this match?
Cruzeiro to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.1
EC Bahia to win: @3.4
Lineups
Cruzeiro (4-2-3-1) : Cassio, Fagner, Fabricio Bruno, Lucas Villalba, Kaiki, Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian, Matheus Pereira, Wanderson, Kaio Jorge
EC Bahia (4-3-3) : Ronaldo, Santiago Arias, Frederico Lippert Neto Gomes, Santiago Ramos, Luciano Juba, Erick Conrado, Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas, Cauly, Willian Jose, Erick Pulga