CA Paranaense vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Paranaense vs Criciuma EC — Serie A at Arena da Baixada.
- CA Paranaense 21 games · 37 pts (2026/26)
- Criciuma 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 | 21 | 47 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 20 | 39 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 21 | 37 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 21 | 34 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 21 | 32 |
| 6 | RB Bragantino | 20 | 31 |
| 7 | Cruzeiro EC | 21 | 30 |
| 8 | Botafogo FR | 20 | 29 |
| 9 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 21 | 29 |
| 10 | CA Mineiro | 20 | 28 |
| 11 | Coritiba FBC | 21 | 27 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 20 | 26 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 21 | 26 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 20 | 23 |
| 15 | Santos FC | 20 | 22 |
| 16 | SC Internacional | 21 | 22 |
| 17 | Grêmio FBPA | 20 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 20 | 21 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 21 | 21 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 20 | 10 |
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
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
1/4
16-30
–/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
–/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 12 G | 2 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. CA Paranaense get us underway at Arena da Baixada.
- 5' CA Paranaense are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 8' Barreto is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 13' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 18' Jonathan Lemos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 22' The referee has no hesitation. Eder is booked for Criciuma EC — card on 22.
- 23' Gonzalo Mastriani makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and CA Paranaense are in front.
- 28' It looks surprising Criciúma EC does not make any changes. Eder has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 38' Thiago Heleno needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. Cuca might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' It is a substitution in CA Paranaense team. Leonardo Godoy is replaced by Madson on 46 minute.
- 51' Brazil international Gustavo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 54' GOAL! Gonzalo Mastriani fires home to make it 2-1!
- 59' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 64' Leonardo Godoy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Paranaense and Criciúma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' A tactical swap from Criciuma EC — Claudinho on, Higor Meritao off on 72 minutes.
- 73' The crowd applauds Eder as he leaves the pitch. Arthur Caike steps in for Criciuma EC.
- 78' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 79' Goal! Tomas Cuello scores his 12 goal in 160 matches.
- 82' Marquinhos Gabriel is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matheusinho at the 82 minute mark.
- 84' Another substitution for CA Paranaense to replace Christian by Filipinho on 84 minute.
- 86' The whistle greets Yannick Bolasie as he departs to be replaced by Joao Carlos.
- 87' The CA Paranaense manager makes a substitution. Gonzalo Mastriani departs to be replaced by Pablo Felipe.
- 88' Kayke gets the nod from CA Paranaense. He replaces Nikao and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from CA Paranaense to claim maximum 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
Criciuma 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
Criciuma 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 Criciuma EC
45%
CA Paranaense or Criciuma 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 | Criciuma 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%
✓
Criciuma EC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

