Saturday , 14 November 2026

Botafogo FR vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Botafogo FR
1 – 1
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Fri 18 Oct 2024 · 23:00 UTC Maracana 64,727 HT 45' · FT 45'
Tiquinho Soares 90+3' 1–0
1–1 90+5' Felipe Vizeu
Y 56' Allano
Y 90' Felipe Vizeu

Overview

Match Preview

Botafogo FR vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Maracana.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

1
1
Botafogo FR 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-18 Botafogo FR 1–1 Criciúma EC 2024-06-22 Criciúma EC 2–1 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Criciúma EC H 1–1 D
05 Oct CA Paranaense A 1–0 W
29 Sep Gremio FBPA H 0–0 D
26 Sep São Paulo FC A 6–5 W
21 Sep Fluminense FC A 1–0 W
19 Sep São Paulo FC H 0–0 D
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Oct Botafogo FR A 1–1 D
03 Oct AC Goianiense H 2–0 W
29 Sep EC Bahia A 0–1 L
25 Sep Gremio FBPA A 2–1 W
22 Sep CA Paranaense H 0–0 D
15 Sep SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
6/6
16-30
3/5
31-45
5/6
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/4
76+
9/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 10 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 6 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Criciúma EC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Botafogo FR in their 3-4-3 trying to find a way past Criciúma EC's compact 5-4-1.
  • 10' Botafogo FR are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciúma EC backline.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Botafogo FR and Criciúma EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' John needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 30' Botafogo FR are deployed in a 3-4-3 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 5-4-1 shape.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Maracana. Botafogo FR seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonathan Lemos made 145 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' With 1 assists to his name this season, Luiz Henrique is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Criciúma EC.
  • 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 55' Criciúma EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' Allano was booked on 56.
  • 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 66' Criciúma EC come into this ranked 12 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 71' Another substitution for Botafogo FR to replace Alex Telles by Cuiabano on 71 minute.
  • 72' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Arthur Caike is replaced by Yannick Bolasie on 72 minute.
  • 76' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Allano has done his job and it is now time for Felipe Vizeu to step up.
  • 79' The Botafogo FR bench stirs into life. Marlon Freitas is withdrawn and Tche Tche gets his opportunity.
  • 84' Carlos Alberto has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vitinho on 84 minute.
  • 85' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Claudinho by Jonathan Lemos on 85 minute.
  • 90' Felipe Vizeu is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Botafogo FR Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

Criciúma EC Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19 Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Botafogo FR or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Botafogo FR41% Draw30% Criciúma EC29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Botafogo FR or Draw
71%
Draw or Criciúma EC
59%
Botafogo FR or Criciúma EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Botafogo FR26% Draw52% Criciúma EC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR

Handicap Botafogo FR covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 18% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.