Bahia Look Set to Stay Close at Mineirao

Cruzeiro sit third after four wins in their last five matches. Bahia occupy sixth and have earned points in three of their previous five games. The visitors score and concede 1.4 goals per away league match this season. In the last ten head-to-head fixtures three have finished level. Cruzeiro allow only 1.0 goal per home game on average. Bahia have managed to avoid heavy defeats on their travels while Cruzeiro’s home record shows both teams scoring in most matches. The contest may turn on whether Bahia can keep the game compact and avoid falling two goals behind early.

Analysis by AcePredictor 68% win rate