CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes.
- CA Paranaense 23 games · 41 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Bruno Salgado Rizo
- Referee Luiz Flavio De Oliveira
- Referee Anderson Jose De Moraes Coelho
- Referee Leonardo Ferreira Lima
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | CS Alagoano | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Oct | Goiás EC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | CA Paranaense | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | EC Bahia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Botafogo FR | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Oct | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| CA Paranaense | Cruzeiro EC | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #6 |
| 41 | Points | 33 |
| 23 | Played | 22 |
| 12 / 5 / 6 | W / D / L | 9 / 6 / 7 |
| 31 | Scored | 30 |
| 20 | Conceded | 31 |
| +11 | GD | -1 |
| 1.78 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 52% | Win % | 41% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
36%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
CA Paranaense are 3rd (41 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Paranaense
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 14 G | 2 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 6 G | |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 5 G | 2 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and CA Paranaense launch into their encounter with Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes. CA Paranaense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' CA Paranaense are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
- 25' CA Paranaense receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 25.
- 29' CA Paranaense ring the changes. Leo Cittadini has done his job and it is now time for Bruno Nazario to step up.
- 31' Dodo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Egidio at the 31 minute mark.
- 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tiago Retzlaff Nunes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sassa on 45 minutes.
- 50' Fresh legs for CA Paranaense! Camacho comes on to replace Bruno Guimaraes.
- 55' Brazil international Marcio Azevedo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Sassa on 59 minutes.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Wellington.
- 66' Ezequiel is ready to make an impact after coming on for David at the 66 minute mark.
- 68' Marcelo is replacing Wellington for the CA Paranaense side.
- 73' It’s high time Abel Braga made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 77' Robinho makes way for Ariel Cabral at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
- 82' Bruno Guimaraes, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Marco Ruben has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
CA Paranaense Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 7
-
5
Wellington C ↓ Marcelo 68'
- 1
- 44
- 11
-
39
Bruno Guimaraes ↓ Camacho 50'
- 4
- 6
-
18
Leo Cittadini ↓ Bruno Nazario 29'
- 9
Bench
- 38
- 34
- 3
-
15
Camacho ↑ 50'
-
77
Bruno Nazario ↑ 29'
-
10
Marcelo ↑ 68'
- 14
- 17
- 22
- 26
- 13
- 16
Coach
Tiago Retzlaff Nunes
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 2
- 8
-
19
Robinho ↓ Ariel Cabral 77'
- 11
- 99
- 14
- 15
- 25
- 20
Bench
- 12
- 3
-
5
Ariel Cabral ↑ 77'
- 39
- 27
-
17
Ezequiel ↑ 66'
- 37
-
18
Dodo ↑ 31'
- 42
- 41
- 35
Coach
Abel Braga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Arthur Gomes | 2 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Fernandinho | 1 |
| Hernan Barcos | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Guilherme | 1 |
| Vitor Roque | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.29
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
77%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
53%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.7%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense
| Handicap | CA Paranaense covers | Push | Cruzeiro EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

