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Cruzeiro prepares to host Bahia with Libertadores spot in sight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Cruzeiro prepares to host Bahia with Libertadores spot in sight

Summary

Cruzeiro will face Bahia at Mineirão on November 5, with a 96.7% chance of securing a Copa Libertadores spot. Currently third in the Brasileirão with 57 points, Cruzeiro is three points ahead of Fluminense and Athletico. The team has a strong home record against Bahia, winning 23 of their 33 matchups. With four rounds remaining, Cruzeiro needs one more win to virtually guarantee a spot in the Libertadores, where qualifying teams generally need 66 points. A win against Bahia would bring them closer to that goal.

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By the Numbers

•Cruzeiro hosts Bahia on November 5.
•Cruzeiro has a 96.7% chance of Libertadores qualification.
•They currently sit third in the Brasileirão standings.
•Cruzeiro has 23 wins in 33 matches against Bahia.
•One more win would secure near-certain qualification.

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11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Closing in on Libertadores, Cruzeiro have an ace up their sleeve for Bahia

What they're saying

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With a 96.7% chance of securing a Libertadores spot, Cruzeiro has an ACE UP ITS SLEEVE for its next match.The Fox will host Bahia at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday (5) at Mineirão, boasting a very strong home...
— Yahoo Sports

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