Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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
#4 Position #11
30 Points 24
18 Played 18
9 / 3 / 6 W / D / L 6 / 6 / 6
24 Scored 24
18 Conceded 28
+6 GD -4
1.67 PPG 1.33
50% Win % 33%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
39% Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

CA Paranaense are 4th (30 pts). Cruzeiro EC are 11th (24 pts).

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
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
5/1
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Paranaense
Kevin Viveros 11 G 1 A
Stiven Mendoza 5 G
Julimar 3 G 1 A
Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at . CA Paranaense are looking to make home advantage count against Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at . CA Paranaense seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 8' The deadlock is broken! Arthur Gomes gets on the scoresheet on 8 minutes.
  • 13' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' The referee shows CA Paranaense player a Yellow card on 15.
  • 16' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Arturo Vidal.
  • 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
  • 22' A meaty challenge results in booking for Helibelton Palacios on 22.
  • 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Paranaense side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 37' Arthur Gomes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 37 minutes.
  • 41' Madson does the damage! The net is bulging and CA Paranaense surge ahead!
  • 46' Fernandinho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arturo Vidal on 46 minute.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Arthur Gomes is replaced by Nikao.
  • 64' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wallisson Luiz is hanging Mateus Vital on the field on 64 minute.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — William on, Helibelton Palacios off on 68 minutes.
  • 73' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Zapelli is hanging Vitor Bueno on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Pablo Felipe makes it 2-2.
  • 82' The deadlock is broken! Wesley gets on the scoresheet on 82 minutes.
  • 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Rafael Cabral.
  • 87' GOAL! Fernandinho scores on 87.
  • 87' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Wesley.
  • 89' The whistle greets Filipe Machado as he departs to be replaced by Matheus Pereira.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-3.

Lineups

CA Paranaense Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Arthur Gomes 2
Pablo Felipe 2
Bruno Guimaraes 1
Julimar 1
Giorgian De Arrascaeta 1
Wesley 1
Hernan Barcos 1
Madson 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
1.84 CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense51% Draw25% Cruzeiro EC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.02
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

CA Paranaense or Draw
76%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
49%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense37% Draw43% Cruzeiro EC20%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.4%

Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense

Handicap CA Paranaense covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 16% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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