CA Paranaense vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Paranaense vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Arena da Baixada.
- CA Paranaense 18 games · 30 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 | SE Palmeiras | 18 | 41 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 17 | 34 |
| 3 | Fluminense FC | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | CA Paranaense | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | RB Bragantino | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 17 | 26 |
| 7 | Coritiba FBC | 18 | 26 |
| 8 | Sao Paulo FC | 18 | 25 |
| 9 | CA Mineiro | 18 | 24 |
| 10 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 18 | 24 |
| 11 | Cruzeiro EC | 18 | 24 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 17 | 22 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 17 | 22 |
| 14 | SC Internacional | 18 | 21 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 18 | 21 |
| 16 | Grêmio FBPA | 18 | 21 |
| 17 | CR Vasco da Gama | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Clube do Remo | 18 | 18 |
| 19 | Mirassol FC | 17 | 16 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 17 | 9 |
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
39%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 11 G | 1 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Arena da Baixada will turn into a battlefield for CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC.
- 5' Criciúma EC is showing some good football. However, Criciúma EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 8' Goal! Barreto scores his 2 goal in 173 matches.
- 13' It looks surprising Criciúma EC does not make any changes. Ronald has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 18' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 22' It’s gonna be a card for Eder.
- 23' What a strike from Gonzalo Mastriani! The score is 1-1.
- 28' Arthur Caike has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Paranaense is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' It’s high time Claudio Tencati made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Another substitution for CA Paranaense to replace Leonardo Godoy by Madson on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 54' Sensational shot from Gonzalo Mastriani. CA Paranaense is back in the lead.
- 59' Yannick Bolasie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Marquinhos Gabriel, as he is very good at scoring at Arena da Baixada with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 69' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 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' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 79' Goal! Tomas Cuello scores his 12 goal in 160 matches.
- 82' Another change for Criciuma EC made on 82 minute. Matheusinho leaves to be changed by Marquinhos Gabriel.
- 84' The CA Paranaense manager makes a substitution. Christian departs to be replaced by Filipinho.
- 86' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Yannick Bolasie is replaced by Joao Carlos on 86 minute.
- 87' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pablo Felipe is hanging Gonzalo Mastriani on the field on 87 minute.
- 88' Another change for CA Paranaense made on 88 minute. Nikao leaves to be changed by Kayke.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
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.

