Closing in on Libertadores, Cruzeiro have an ace up their sleeve for Bahia

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 record.

In 33 home matches against Bahia, Cruzeiro has recorded 23 wins, eight draws and just TWO defeats.

Cruzeiro currently sits third in the Brasileirão with 57 points—three points ahead of Fluminense and Athletico.

According to the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), the magic number for Libertadores qualification is 66 POINTS.

But a team with 63 points already has a 99.2% chance of clinching a spot.

In other words, Cruzeiro would need just one more win in the four remaining rounds.

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