Cruzeiro vs Bahia Prediction: Both teams aim to finish the league in the G6

It's one of the most balanced games in this Brasileirão round. Bahia is in seventh place, while Cruzeiro is in eighth, with two points separating the teams. The clubs have set their target on finishing in the top six to make it to the Copa Libertadores, so this game is crucial. In the last match between the two sides, Bahia won 4-1 at home in Round 11.

Fernando Diniz has yet to win in charge of Cruzeiro. The coach, who won the Copa Libertadores with Fluminense, has two draws and one defeat in his first three games. Cruzeiro didn't play well and lost 1-0 to Fluminense on Diniz's return to the Maracanã. The Fox hasn't won in four games in the Série A and is slipping away from the top six, where it was a few rounds ago. Cruzeiro must win, as indeed does Diniz, but the opposition has quality, so the Miners must improve, especially offensively.

The Squadron produced a dreadful display against Flamengo at home, losing by 2-0. As coach, Rogério Ceni has lost all 15 games he has faced Flamengo in an impressive losing streak. It's impossible to know if that was the reason for such an uninspired performance from the Baianos, but the truth is that they hardly troubled the visitors' defense. Bahia is usually better at home than on the road, so a tricky game against Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte is anticipated.

Considering Cruzeiro's strength at the Mineirão and Bahia's usual difficulties when playing away, the home team is the favorite. Cruzeiro has nine victories, three draws, and two defeats at home. Bahia on the road has managed three wins and four draws, losing seven times. Rogério Ceni's side has only the 13th-best away record of all the teams in the league. Cruzeiro has yet to win under Fernando Diniz, and there is some pressure on the players. That's why I'm leaving the possibility of a draw open, betting on a Double Chance in favor of Cruzeiro with a maximum of three goals scored.