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 28 games · 49 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
3 games this season
🟨 4.7/game
⚽ 13.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
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 | Cuiaba 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
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
5/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/3
46-60
6/–
61-75
3/3
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 18 G | 3 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | 1 A |
| Leozinho | 4 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC is underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claudio Tencati might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 8' GOAL! Barreto fires home to make it 0-1!
- 13' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 18' Criciúma EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eder on 22.
- 23' A stunning finish from Gonzalo Mastriani — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 28' CA Paranaense is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' CA Paranaense currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Cuca will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' It is a substitution in CA Paranaense team. Leonardo Godoy is replaced by Madson on 46 minute.
- 51' Criciúma EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 54' What composure from Gonzalo Mastriani! The Uruguay international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 59' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 64' Marquinhos Gabriel needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 69' CA Paranaense is showing some good football. However, CA Paranaense are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 72' Another change for Criciuma EC made on 72 minute. Higor Meritao leaves to be changed by Claudinho.
- 73' Criciuma EC make a change. Eder trudges off to be replaced by Arthur Caike on 73 minutes.
- 78' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Criciúma EC's compact 4-4-2.
- 79' The Argentina Tomas Cuello breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 3-1!
- 82' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Matheusinho by Marquinhos Gabriel on 82 minute.
- 84' Filipinho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian at the 84 minute mark.
- 86' Joao Carlos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yannick Bolasie at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Another change for CA Paranaense made on 87 minute. Gonzalo Mastriani leaves to be changed by Pablo Felipe.
- 88' CA Paranaense ring the changes. Nikao has done his job and it is now time for Kayke to step up.
- CA Paranaense celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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.

