Bahia vs Cruzeiro: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 May

Betiball's prediction for Bahia vs Cruzeiro on 09 May 2026 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bahia vs Cruzeiro preview before placing your bet.

Bahia vs Cruzeiro: Starting Lineups Time : 09/05/2026 20:00

Bahia
1 - 2
Finished
Cruzeiro
72' event Cristian Olivera / Erick Da Costa Farias
72' event Michel Araujo / Jean Lucas De Souza Oliveira
61' event Rodrigo Nestor / Everton Augusto de Barros Ribeiro
46' event Ademir Santos / Mateo Sanabria
45+3' event Everaldo Stum
35' event Santiago Ramos Mingo
34' event Everaldo Stum / Willian Jose
27' event Luciano Batista da Silva Junior
event 89' Otavio Costa
event 86' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
event 78' Lucas Silva / Gerson Santos da Silva
event 77' Lucas Daniel Romero
event 72' Lucas Villalba / Kaua Moraes
event 72' Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Luis Sinisterra
event 62' Kaua Moraes
event 62' Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos / Neiser Villareal
event 46' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Matheus Henrique
event 42' Kaua Moraes Goal awarded
event 41' Kaua Moraes
event 24' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria
72' event Cristian Olivera / Erick Da Costa Farias
event 89' Otavio Costa
72' event Michel Araujo / Jean Lucas De Souza Oliveira
event 86' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
61' event Rodrigo Nestor / Everton Augusto de Barros Ribeiro
event 78' Lucas Silva / Gerson Santos da Silva
46' event Ademir Santos / Mateo Sanabria
event 77' Lucas Daniel Romero
45+3' event Everaldo Stum
event 72' Lucas Villalba / Kaua Moraes
35' event Santiago Ramos Mingo
event 72' Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Luis Sinisterra
34' event Everaldo Stum / Willian Jose
event 62' Kaua Moraes
27' event Luciano Batista da Silva Junior
event 62' Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos / Neiser Villareal
event 46' Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Matheus Henrique
event 42' Kaua Moraes Goal awarded
event 41' Kaua Moraes
event 24' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria
Bahia Bahia
Substitutions
#27 Everaldo Stum
#7 Ademir Santos
#11 Rodrigo Nestor
#99 Cristian Olivera
#15 Michel Araujo
#34 Joao Paulo Silva Martins
#2 Gilberto Moraes Junior
#3 Gabriel Xavier
#31 Roman Gomez
#43 Luiz Gustavo Luiz Gustavo
#25 Iago Amaral Borduchi
#89 Wendeson Wanderley Santos de Melo
Bahia Bahia Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
8Shots20
3Shots on Goal7
14Fouls16
6Corner Kick8
15Free kick14
0Offside2
2Yellow card4
18Aerial20
5Save2
18Successful Tackles17
8Interceptions10
18Long pass23
0Assist2
1Successful center9
3Shots off goal10
8Head Success11
2Blocked3
9Tackle10
4Dribbles4
19Throw-in16
351Passes410
82Attacks98
38Dangerous attacks51
1Corner Kicks(HT)5
2BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
5ShotsInsideBox14
3ShotsOutsideBox6
46DuelsWon46
1.12ExpectedGoals1.52
0.29xGOpenPlay1.37
0.34xGNonPenalty1.52
1.44xGOT0.52
14Touches In Opposition Box23
21AccurateCrosses23
38GroundDuelsWon35
8AerialDuelsWon11
21Clearances33
Cruzeiro Cruzeiro
Substitutions
#70 Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa
#19 Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos
#25 Lucas Villalba
#94 Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos
#16 Lucas Silva
#31 Matheus Cunha
#44 Bruno Alves
#43 Joao Marcelo
#7 Marcus Vinicius Oliveira Alencar
#88 Christian Roberto Alves Cardoso
#77 Joao Wellington Gadelha Melo de Oliveir
#91 Francisco da Costa Aragao
Commentary
89' Otavio Costa - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
86' Goal! Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa - Cruzeiro
78' Cruzeiro — substitution: Lucas Silva / Gerson Santos da Silva
77' Lucas Daniel Romero - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
72' Bahia — substitution: Cristian Olivera / Erick Da Costa Farias
72' Bahia — substitution: Michel Araujo / Jean Lucas De Souza Oliveira
72' Cruzeiro — substitution: Lucas Villalba / Kaua Moraes
72' Cruzeiro — substitution: Wanderson Maciel Sousa Campos / Luis Sinisterra
62' Kaua Moraes - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card
62' Cruzeiro — substitution: Kaio Jorge Pinto Ramos / Neiser Villareal
61' Bahia — substitution: Rodrigo Nestor / Everton Augusto de Barros Ribeiro
46' Bahia — substitution: Ademir Santos / Mateo Sanabria
46' Cruzeiro — substitution: Kaique Kenji Takamura Correa / Matheus Henrique
45+3' Everaldo Stum - Bahia receive a yellow card
42' VAR review - Cruzeiro
41' Goal! Kaua Moraes - Cruzeiro
35' Santiago Ramos Mingo - Bahia receive a yellow card
34' Bahia — substitution: Everaldo Stum / Willian Jose
27' Penalty scored! Luciano Batista da Silva Junior - Bahia
24' Fabricio Bruno Soares De Faria - Cruzeiro receive a yellow card

How We Build the Bahia vs Cruzeiro Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bahia vs Cruzeiro on 09 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bahia vs Cruzeiro Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bahia's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cruzeiro's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Bahia and Cruzeiro sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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