Bitesize Prediction: Bahia vs Cruzeiro – 16/09/25

Competition: Brazil Serie A

Market: Both teams to score – No

Odds: 4/5 @ Pribet

Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out at the top of the Serie A standings, Bahia will welcome Cruzeiro to the Arena Fonte Nova in the early hours of Tuesday.

Starting with the hosts, while Bahia might have watched their Copa do Brasil adventure come to an end last time out as they fell to a 2-0 loss away at Fluminense, Rogerio Ceni’s men have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across Brazil’s elite. Getting Tuesday’s showdown underway knowing that they can remarkably skyrocket their way into the top-four, the former Flamengo boss has seen his squad break a string of records this season. Crowned Copa do Nordeste champions earlier in the month as they breezed their way to an iconic 9-1 aggregate victory against Confianca, the Salvador-based outfit have won six of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Seeking an immediate response here, the Tricolor will also be excited by their extended success on home soil. Including a routine 2-0 victory against Santos last month, Bahia have won all of their previous four straight showdowns at the Arena Fonte Nova by an aggregate score of 9-0.

As for the visitors, extending on their respective Copa do Brasil campaign last week as they secured a 4-0 aggregate victory against Atletico Mineiro, Cruzeiro are in the midst of what has become a famous fairytale. Signing off August with a 1-0 win against Sao Paulo, Leonardo Jardim’s side have won all of their previous four consecutive appearances across all competitions and they are riding a major wave of momentum. Getting Tuesday’s showdown underway knowing that they can move within touching distance of top spot, the Foxes have also gained a reputation for their defensive steel. Along with recording a clean sheet in all of their last three straight outings, the one-time Monaco boss has not seen his squad concede a single strike in almost 350 minutes of action. Likewise, shipping just 15 goals in their 22 Serie A showdowns this season, it should also be highlighted that Cruzeiro hold the third-best defensive tally among Brazil’s elite.

Bet: Both teams *not* to score at Bahia vs Cruzeiro 4/5 for Tuesday’s Brazil Serie A battle @ Pribet