Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

4
3
5
CA Paranaense 12 games · Avg 2.5 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
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)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
21% Clean Sheets
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' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between CA Paranaense and Cruzeiro EC.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. CA Paranaense in their trying to find a way past Cruzeiro EC's compact .
  • 8' Arthur Gomes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 8 minutes.
  • 13' Mateus Vital has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 29 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' It’s a booking for CA Paranaense player. Arturo Vidal gets a Yellow card.
  • 16' It’s a booking for CA Paranaense player. Arturo Vidal gets a Yellow card.
  • 21' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 22' Helibelton Palacios was booked on 22.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' It looks like no one’s ball. CA Paranaense is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 37' Magnificent from Arthur Gomes! That is 24 goals in 290 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 41' A goal from the Brazil international Madson! He fires home on 41 to make it 1-2!
  • 46' Arturo Vidal makes way for Fernandinho at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from CA Paranaense.
  • 51' CA Paranaense started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
  • 56' The 29-year-old Marlon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 61' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Paranaense side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 63' Nikao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 63 minute.
  • 64' The whistle greets Mateus Vital as he departs to be replaced by Wallisson Luiz.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Cruzeiro EC! William comes on to replace Helibelton Palacios.
  • 73' Time for substitution for CA Paranaense. Vitor Bueno is replaced by Bruno Zapelli.
  • 78' Pablo Felipe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 78 minutes.
  • 82' What a strike from Wesley! The score is 2-3.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Rafael Cabral. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 87' What a moment for Fernandinho! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 87' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Wesley gets a Yellow card.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Matheus Pereira. He replaces Filipe Machado 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
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

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
1.89 CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense49% Draw25% Cruzeiro EC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.21
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

CA Paranaense or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
51%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense37% Draw42% Cruzeiro EC21%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense

Handicap CA Paranaense covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 15% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 21% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 14% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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