Sunday , 16 August 2026

CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2023
CA Paranaense
3 – 3
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 29 Jul 2023 · 19:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Arturo Vidal 15' Y
Arturo Vidal 16' Y
Y 22' Helibelton Palacios
Y 85' Rafael Cabral
Y 87' Wesley
Y 87' William

Overview

Match Preview

CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

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

4
3
4
CA Paranaense 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CA Paranaense 2018-11-10 CA Paranaense 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CA Paranaense

Recent Form

CA Paranaense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 3–3 D
23 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 2–0 W
16 Jul EC Bahia H 2–0 W
09 Jul Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
02 Jul SE Palmeiras H 2–2 D
27 Jun Club Alianza Lima H 3–0 W
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Jul CA Paranaense A 3–3 D
23 Jul Goiás EC H 0–1 L
16 Jul Coritiba FBC H 0–0 D
08 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 1–0 W
02 Jul SC Internacional A 0–0 D
25 Jun 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)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
27% Clean Sheets
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Fernando Henrique suffering a number of foals already.
  • 8' Against the run of play, Arthur Gomes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 13' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Poor challenge from Arturo Vidal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 16' Poor challenge from Arturo Vidal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 22' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Helibelton Palacios gets a Yellow card.
  • 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 32' CA Paranaense are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 37' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Arthur Gomes makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 41' Assisted by Vitor Bueno with the perfectly-timed delivery and Madson makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 46' CA Paranaense ring the changes. Arturo Vidal has done his job and it is now time for Fernandinho to step up.
  • 51' Tomas Cuello has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 162 appearances.
  • 56' It looks surprising CA Paranaense does not make any changes. Vitor Bueno has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 63' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Arthur Gomes departs to be replaced by Nikao.
  • 64' Wallisson Luiz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mateus Vital on 64 minute.
  • 68' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Helibelton Palacios is replaced by William.
  • 73' Another change for CA Paranaense made on 73 minute. Vitor Bueno leaves to be changed by Bruno Zapelli.
  • 78' What a moment for Pablo Felipe! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' Wesley has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
  • 85' Rafael Cabral catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
  • 87' A stunning finish from Fernandinho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 87' Controversy at the stadium! Wesley argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 89' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Filipe Machado by Matheus Pereira on 89 minute.
  • It finishes all square. CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC share the spoils 3-3.

Lineups

CA Paranaense Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CA Paranaense 2018-11-10 CA Paranaense 2–0 Cruzeiro EC 2018-07-22 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 CA Paranaense

CA Paranaense Form

2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-07-23 CR Vasco da Gama 0–2 CA Paranaense W 2023-07-16 CA Paranaense 2–0 EC Bahia W 2023-07-09 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CA Paranaense L 2023-07-02 CA Paranaense 2–2 SE Palmeiras D 2023-06-27 CA Paranaense 3–0 Club Alianza Lima W

Cruzeiro EC Form

2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-07-23 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Goiás EC L 2023-07-16 Cruzeiro EC 0–0 Coritiba FBC D 2023-07-08 CR Vasco da Gama 0–1 Cruzeiro EC W 2023-07-02 SC Internacional 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2023-06-25 Cruzeiro EC 1–0 Sao Paulo FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.79 CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense50% Draw25% Cruzeiro EC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
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
76%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
50%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense37% Draw44% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense

Handicap CA Paranaense covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.