Bahia vs Cruzeiro prediction 16.09.2025 | Serie A
Bahia
Kick off:
Date:
Cruzeiro
1
2.52
X
3.08
2
3.07
Contents
- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Tuesday, 16th September 2025
- Kickoff: 00:00 UK / 01:00 CEST
- Venue: Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador)
Probably the biggest game in Brazil in the next couple of days will be played at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, where Bahia will welcome Cruzeiro. Both teams are playing great this season, and the upcoming clash could help both sides to achieve their goals. Bookies see Bahia as the slight favorite, but Cruzeiro is not without chances. Let's break down the matchup and find the best betting option for this tie.
Bahia vs Cruzeiro Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Cruzeiro
3 : 0
Bahia
Serie A
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Cruzeiro
1 : 1
Bahia
Serie A
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Bahia
4 : 1
Cruzeiro
Serie A
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Cruzeiro
3 : 0
Bahia
Serie A
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Bahia
2 : 2
Cruzeiro
Serie A
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Cruzeiro
1 : 0
Bahia
Serie B
Cruzeiro are better than Bahia in the previous six H2H matches, as they won half of them. On the other hand, Bahia won only one, while two games ended as draws. In the only H2H match this season, Cruzeiro won 3-0 at the home stadium.
Bahia team overview
The 2025 season could be the best Bahia season since their last Serie A title in 1988. The team from Arena Fonte Nova is not in the title contention, but they are fourth at the moment and should fight for the spot in the Copa Libertadores. Bahia played well recently as they won six of the last eight matches in all competitions. In the previous game, Bahia lost 2-0 on the road in the cup against Fluminense. The guests ended the game with an xG of only 0.08, so getting anything from the match was unrealistic.
Just before the summer transfer window ended, Bahia added another player, Rodrigo Nestor, who came on loan from Sao Paulo. The midfielder appeared in only nine Serie A matches this season, but should have more chances under the head coach Rogerio Ceni.
Bahia have problems with missing players. They will be without Ademir, Caio Alexandre, Erick, Kanu, Erick Pulga, Luiz Gustavo, and Ruan Pablo in the upcoming league round.
Last matches of Bahia
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Bahia
5 : 0
AD Confiança
Copa do Nordeste
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AD Confiança
1 : 4
Bahia
Copa do Nordeste
-
Mirassol
5 : 1
Bahia
Serie A
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Bahia
1 : 0
Fluminense
Copa do Brasil
-
Bahia
2 : 0
Santos FC
Serie A
Bahia lineup
Goalkeeper
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96
Ronaldo
Defenders
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2
Gilberto
-
33
David Duarte
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21
Santiago Ramos Mingo
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46
Luciano Juba
Midfielders
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26
Nicolas Acevedo
-
10
Everton Ribeiro
-
6
Lean Lucas
Forwards
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15
Michel Araujo
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12
Willian Jose
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37
Kayky
Cruzeiro team overview
Cruzeiro also have an excellent year. Cruzeiro are currently only three points behind the league leader, Flamengo. If the Fox, how Cruzeiro fans often call their club, somehow finds a way to win the title, that would be their first Serie A trophy since 2014. Cruzeiro are in outstanding form as they have won the last four games in a row. In the previous match, they won 2-0 at home in the cup against Atletico MG.
Cruzeiro were also active late in the previous transfer window. They signed Ryan Guilherme, Kaua Moraes, and Keny Arroyo since the last Serie A round.
Lucas Silva is suspended and will not play in Salvador against Bahia. Also, Janderson and Fagner are injured.
Last matches of Cruzeiro
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Cruzeiro
1 : 0
Sao Paulo
Serie A
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Atletico Mineiro
0 : 2
Cruzeiro
Copa do Brasil
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Cruzeiro
2 : 1
SC Internacional
Serie A
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CRB
0 : 2
Cruzeiro
Copa do Brasil
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Botafogo
0 : 2
Cruzeiro
Serie A
Cruzeiro lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Cassio
Defenders
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12
William
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15
Fabricio Bruno
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25
Lucas Villalba
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6
Kaiki
Midfielders
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29
Lucas Romero
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10
Matheus Pereira
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16
Lucas Silva
Forwards
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88
Christian
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19
Kaio Jorge
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94
Wanderson
Prediction
The upcoming game in Salvador will be between two teams who have a lot of confidence, as both sides are excellent this season. Also, both teams are scoring goals almost regularly. Bahia's last match was their first without scoring in nine games. On the other hand, Cruzeiro is in a great run of eight matches in a row, scoring at least one goal. With both sides being excellent offensively, we should expect goals on both sides in the upcoming tie. Our prediction: BTTS - Yes.
3 Reasons why we should expect goals on both sides in this match
- Bahia scored in eight of the last nine matches
- Bahia allowed eight goals in the previous four games
- Cruzeiro scored in every one of the last eight matches
Main prediction Bahia - Cruzeiro
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Paripesa
1.95
Bahia vs Cruzeiro standings in Serie A
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamengo | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 47 - 10 | +37 | 50 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 21 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 32 - 17 | +15 | 46 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 35 - 15 | +20 | 44 |
| 4 | Mirassol | 21 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 36 - 20 | +16 | 38 |
| 5 | Bahia | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 28 - 22 | +6 | 36 |
| 6 | Botafogo | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 30 - 14 | +16 | 35 |
| 7 | São Paulo | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 27 - 23 | +4 | 35 |
| 8 | Bragantino | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 28 - 33 | -5 | 31 |
| 9 | Corinthians | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 24 - 28 | -4 | 29 |
| 10 | Fluminense | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25 - 29 | -4 | 28 |
| 11 | Ceará | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 21 - 22 | -1 | 27 |
| 12 | Internacional | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 26 - 33 | -7 | 27 |
| 13 | Atlético Mineiro | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 25 |
| 14 | Grêmio | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 20 - 27 | -7 | 25 |
| 15 | Vasco da Gama | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 32 - 33 | -1 | 23 |
| 16 | Santos | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 21 - 32 | -11 | 23 |
| 17 | Vitória | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 19 - 34 | -15 | 22 |
| 18 | Juventude | 22 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 19 - 43 | -24 | 21 |
| 19 | Fortaleza | 22 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 22 - 34 | -12 | 18 |
| 20 | Sport Recife | 21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 15 - 34 | -19 | 11 |