Expected goals
Cruzeiro beats Bahia 3-2 at Governador Magalhães Pinto and solidifies its position in the G-4
The celestial team overcomes a lively direct confrontation in the 34th round of the Brasileirão and opens up distance in the fight for the top positions in the table
Cruzeiro achieved a major victory on Friday night (06/11/2026) by overcoming Bahia 3-2 at the Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium, in the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship Série A. The positive result in front of its fans consolidates the Minas Gerais team in third place in the table and slows down the direct approach of its tricolor rival.
Incidents
Match Recap
In a direct confrontation for the top positions, the two teams took to the field seeking to impose their rhythm at the Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium. The home team managed to stand out in the decisive moments of the match to build the advantage on the scoreboard. Tricolor de Aço responded with offensive investments and scored twice, but the celestial team sustained the 3-2 score until the final whistle to secure the three points.
Statistics
Possession
Shots on target
Pass accuracy
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Cruzeiro
Bahia
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
Aerial
Dribbles
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Cruzeiro
Kaio Jorge
F · #19
Rating: 9.10
Match Highlights
The home team's offensive production made the difference in overcoming Bahia's resistance throughout the ninety minutes. In a confrontation that required continuous attention from the defenses, Cruzeiro knew how to turn its opportunities into goals and manage the pressure in the final minutes. The Bahian team fought until the end to try to score away from home, but came up against the opponent's control in the intermediate sector.
What the Numbers Say
With the triumph, Raposa maintains its excellent recent phase — now accumulating 4 wins and 1 loss in the last five matches — and reaches 57 points in 33 games played, firmly in third place in Série A. The visiting team, which had a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, is stuck on 53 points also in 33 games, remaining in sixth place and losing the chance to overtake direct competitors in the front pack.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Cruzeiro
Manager: Artur Jorge
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Bahia
Manager: Rogério Ceni
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Kaio Jorge
Cruzeiro
Referee
Rafael Rodrigo Klein
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Cruzeiro
What Changes Now
Both clubs return to the field in the sequence of the national competition after the break in the calendar. Cruzeiro plays again at home, at the Governador Magalhães Pinto stadium, against Palmeiras, in a match scheduled for Wednesday, 18/11/2026, valid for the 35th round. The next day, on Thursday (19/11/2026), Bahia plays away from home against Grêmio, seeking recovery in the final stretch of Série A.



