Looking to recover from Series A of the Brazilian Championship after the defeat in the classic against Atlético-MG, last Saturday (2), Cruzeiro visits Bahia this Saturday night (9), at 9pm (Brasília time), at Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The game is valid for the 15th round of the national competition.
They need to win, as they could return to the relegation zone if they stumble. Raposa is in 15th place, with 16 points, but could be overtaken by Santos (16th) and Corinthians (17th), who play on Sunday (10th).
On the other hand, if they win, Cruzeiro will reach 19 points and could occupy the first part of the league.
Tricolor de Aço, in turn, is going through a season of ups and downs, but is in a better position. The team is in sixth place, with 22 points, and can enter the G4 until the end of the round.
How does Bahia arrive?
Without winning in four games, Bahia arrives under pressure for the . The idea is to assert control on the field, despite the relationship with the fans being troubled.
Coach Rogério Ceni has three absences for the match: goalkeeper Ronaldo and midfielder Caio Alexandre, who are undergoing treatment for injuries, and striker Ruan Pablo, who is in the physical transition phase.
It is worth mentioning that Bahia had the week free for preparation, as they did not take the field for other competitions. The coach led four training sessions and should repeat the line-up from the draw against São Paulo, away from home.
How the Cruise arrives
Cruzeiro comes from two games without winning. In addition to the defeat to Atlético in the classic for the Brazilian Championship, the team drew 0-0 with Universidad Católica-CHI, on Wednesday (6), in the Copa Libertadores.
To try to find the path to victory again, Artur Jorge will change the team against Bahia. Two changes are mandatory, as Keny Arroyo and Kaiki are suspended. Wanderson and Kauã Moraes are the main candidates to replace them.
There is also the possibility that the coach will make other physical changes. Cruzeiro is experiencing an intense sequence of games amidst the Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores and Série A of the Brazilian Championship.
And the public?
Fonte Nova should receive a good crowd for Bahia x Cruzeiro. The last partial released was 25 thousand tickets already sold and the public forecast is 40 thousand.
Bahia x Cruzeiro
Bahia
Léo Vieira; Nicolás Acevedo, David Duarte, Santiago Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Erick, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kike Olivera, Erick Pulga and Willian José. Coach: Rogério Ceni.
Cruise
Otávio, Kauã Moraes, Fabrício Bruno (João Marcelo), Jonathan Jesus and Kauã Moraes; Lucas Romero, Gerson, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson (Kenji) and Kaio Jorge. Coach: Artur Jorge.
- Reason: 15th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship
- Date and time: Saturday (9), at 9pm (Brasília time)
- Location: Fonte Nova, in Salvador
- Referee: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (PE)
- Auxiliaries: Brigida Cirilo (AL) e Bruno Cesar Chaves Vieria (PE)
- VAR: Antonio Magno Lima Cordeiro (CE)
- Broadcast: On TV, the game will be broadcast by Sportv (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
