CA Paranaense vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Paranaense vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Arena da Baixada.
- CA Paranaense 34 games · 54 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jonathan Benkenstein Pinheiro
- Assistant 1 Marcelo Van Gasse (Brazil)
- Assistant 2 Jorge Eduardo Bernardi
4 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 11.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | Criciúma EC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | EC Juventude | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | SC Internacional | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun | CA Paranaense | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Jun | Cuiabá EC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 02 Jun | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 4–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | CA Mineiro | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | EC Juventude | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
7/6
16-30
5/6
31-45
6/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/6
76+
8/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 21 G | 3 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 6 G | 1 A |
| Leozinho | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Arena da Baixada. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 8' Brilliant from the midfielder! Barreto makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 8.
- 13' The 25-year-old Joao Carlos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' Criciúma EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 22' Criciuma EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 22.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gonzalo Mastriani makes it 1-1.
- 28' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Criciúma EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 33' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CA Paranaense that had 386 games and scored 396 goals.
- 46' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Madson is hanging Leonardo Godoy on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' Walisson Maia is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Criciúma EC tonight.
- 54' Gonzalo Mastriani has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' Leonardo Godoy, a Argentina , has 29 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 69' Kaique Rocha needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 72' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Higor Meritao by Claudinho on 72 minute.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Arthur Caike. He replaces Eder on 73 minute.
- 78' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 79' Tomas Cuello is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 4 goals this season for the .
- 82' Fresh legs for Criciuma EC! Marquinhos Gabriel comes on to replace Matheusinho.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Filipinho. He replaces Christian on 84 minute.
- 86' A tactical swap from Criciuma EC — Joao Carlos on, Yannick Bolasie off on 86 minutes.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Pablo Felipe. He replaces Gonzalo Mastriani on 87 minute.
- 88' CA Paranaense ring the changes. Nikao has done his job and it is now time for Kayke to step up.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. CA Paranaense take all three points.
Lineups
CA Paranaense Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
- 11
- 5
-
29
Leonardo Godoy ↓ Madson 46'
- 4
- 26
-
10
Bruno Zapelli ↓ Tomas Cuello 46'
- 88
- 9
- 37
- 24
Bench
-
22
Madson ↑ 46'
- 3
-
92
Pablo Felipe ↑ 87'
- 80
-
28
Tomas Cuello ↑ 46'
- 20
- 41
- 6
- 15
-
23
Filipinho ↑ 84'
- 30
-
–
Kayke ↑ 88'
Coach
Cuca
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 88
- 29
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Joao Carlos 86'
-
23
Eder ↓ Arthur Caike 73'
- 13
-
6
Ronald ↓ Mateo Barcia 86'
- 17
-
5
Higor Meritao ↓ Claudinho 72'
- 1
- 33
- 22
Bench
- 2
- –
-
10
Marquinhos Gabriel ↑ 82'
-
45
Arthur Caike ↑ 73'
-
30
Mateo Barcia ↑ 86'
- 8
- 25
-
27
Claudinho ↑ 72'
- –
- –
- 15
-
21
Joao Carlos ↑ 86'
Coach
Claudio Tencati
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gonzalo Mastriani | 2 |
| Tomas Cuello | 1 |
| Barreto | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.82
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56% + CA Paranaense to win 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: CA Paranaense win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
79%
Draw or Criciúma EC
45%
CA Paranaense or Criciúma EC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
9%
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
5.2%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Criciúma EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

