The case for your time
Third-placed Cruzeiro host sixth-placed Bahia at the Mineirão in a direct fight for Libertadores spots, with only four points separating them. The hosts are without several suspended defenders and midfielders, which gives the visitors a chance to close the gap.
With Matheus Pereira suspended, he is central to Cruzeiro's midfield control and ball progression.
A forward who can stretch Bahia's defence and carry more of the attacking load at home.
An experienced playmaker whose passing could exploit a reshuffled Cruzeiro back line.
His pace and directness on the break could trouble Cruzeiro's depleted defence.
Confirmed XIs usually land about an hour before kickoff.
Cruzeiro
Bahia
