Cruzeiro host Bahia in Brasileirão top-four clash at Mineirão
The gist
Cruzeiro, third with 57 points, host sixth-placed Bahia (53) in Brazil's Série A round 34.
A win would tighten Cruzeiro's grip on a Copa Libertadores qualifying spot.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Cruzeiro won 2-1 away at Bahia in the most recent Série A meeting between the clubs.
- Nov 2, 2026OneFootball reports Cruzeiro has a 96.7% chance of a Libertadores spot and, in 33 home matches against Bahia, has 23 wins, eight draws and two defeats.
- Nov 5, 2026Line-ups confirmed for matchday 34 at Mineirão: Cruzeiro are without the suspended William, Villalba and Matheus Pereira and injured João Marcelo; Bahia have everyone available.
Key terms
- Brasileirão
- The top professional football league in Brazil, contested by 20 clubs with promotion and relegation.
- Copa Sudamericana
- An annual South American club football competition organized by CONMEBOL, the continent's second-most prestigious club tournament.
Source: Wikipedia