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 28 games · 49 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 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 | 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
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 |
| 49 | Points | 45 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 14 / 7 / 7 | W / D / L | 13 / 6 / 9 |
| 43 | Scored | 42 |
| 32 | Conceded | 40 |
| +11 | GD | +2 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 1.61 |
| 50% | Win % | 46% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
CA Paranaense are 3rd (49 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 6th (45 pts).
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
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ 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 |
Cruzeiro EC
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 4 A |
| Kaio Jorge | 7 G | 1 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Estadio Joaquim Americo Guimaraes will turn into a battlefield for CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Leo Pereira on 25.
- 29' A tactical swap from CA Paranaense — Bruno Nazario on, Leo Cittadini off on 29 minutes.
- 31' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Egidio trudges off to be replaced by Dodo on 31 minutes.
- 36' CA Paranaense currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Nikao is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cruzeiro EC so far.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Sassa argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 50' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Camacho is hanging Bruno Guimaraes on the field on 50 minute.
- 55' Ariel Cabral needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Red card for Sassa.
- 62' Controversy at the stadium! Wellington argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 66' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. David is withdrawn and Ezequiel gets his opportunity.
- 68' The CA Paranaense bench stirs into life. Wellington is withdrawn and Marcelo gets his opportunity.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' The crowd applauds Robinho as he leaves the pitch. Ariel Cabral steps in for Cruzeiro EC.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
- 87' CA Paranaense are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
- 90' CA Paranaense receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The points are shared — CA Paranaense 0-0 Cruzeiro EC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Arthur Gomes | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Nikao | 1 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 1 |
| Julimar | 1 |
| Lucas Romero | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Paranaense Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
CA Paranaense or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
55%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.1%
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% | 23% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
26%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

