Wednesday , 30 September 2026

CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
CA Paranaense
3 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Sat 26 Oct 2024 · 21:30 UTC Arena da Baixada 35,959 HT 45' · FT 45'
Pablo Felipe 25' 1–0
Julimar 46' 2–0
Nikao 80' 3–0
R 1' Rafael Silva
Y 23' Fabrizio Peralta
Y 50' Ze Ivaldo
Y 90' William

Overview

Match Preview

CA Paranaense vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A at Arena da Baixada.

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
2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense 2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

CA Paranaense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct Cruzeiro EC H 3–0 W
22 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
17 Oct SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–5 L
05 Oct Botafogo FR H 0–1 L
29 Sep CR Flamengo A 0–1 L
22 Sep Criciúma EC A 0–0 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Oct CA Paranaense A 0–3 L
19 Oct EC Bahia H 1–1 D
04 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
29 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
22 Sep Cuiaba EC A 0–0 D
15 Sep Sao Paulo FC H 0–1 L

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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for CA Paranaense to score. At the same time, Cruzeiro EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 1' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rafael Silva on 1.
  • 6' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ze Ivaldo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 11' Marlon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomas Cuello is hanging Madson on the field on 20 minute.
  • 23' A moment of madness from Fabrizio Peralta on 23 minutes earns him a card. Cruzeiro EC will be frustrated.
  • 25' CA Paranaense is taking the lead after the goal scored by Pablo Felipe on 25.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Gonzalez will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cruzeiro EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 45' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 46' A goal from the Brazil international Julimar! He fires home on 46 to make it 2-0!
  • 46' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Wesley exits the field as Gabriel Veron enters on 46.
  • 50' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 55' Cruzeiro EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Matheus Henrique. He replaces Mateus Vital on 60 minute.
  • 61' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Romero exits the field as Matheus Pereira enters on 61.
  • 65' Emersonn has so much to prove this time. He replaces Pablo Felipe on 65 minute.
  • 70' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 75' CA Paranaense looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 77' Cruzeiro EC make a change. Kaiki Bruno trudges off to be replaced by Marlon on 77 minutes.
  • 79' The whistle greets Julimar as he departs to be replaced by Gonzalo Mastriani.
  • 80' Brilliant from the ! Nikao makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 80.
  • 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CA Paranaense side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' William is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • Another three points for CA Paranaense.

Lineups

CA Paranaense Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Gonzalez

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-4-1-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fernando Diniz

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matheus Pereira 2
Arthur Gomes 2
Pablo Felipe 2
Guilherme 1
Vitor Roque 1
Raphael Veiga 1
Gabriel Veron 1
Marcelo 1

Head to Head

2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC 2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense 2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC

CA Paranaense Form

2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC W 2024-10-22 Fluminense FC 1–0 CA Paranaense L 2024-10-17 SC Corinthians Paulista 5–2 CA Paranaense L 2024-10-05 CA Paranaense 0–1 Botafogo FR L 2024-09-29 CR Flamengo 1–0 CA Paranaense L 2024-09-22 Criciúma EC 0–0 CA Paranaense D

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-10-26 CA Paranaense 3–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-10-19 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 EC Bahia D 2024-10-04 Fluminense FC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-09-29 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CR Vasco da Gama D 2024-09-22 Cuiaba EC 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-09-15 Cruzeiro EC 0–1 Sao Paulo FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.78 CA Paranaense xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: CA Paranaense to win 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CA Paranaense55% Draw25% Cruzeiro EC20%
Actual: CA Paranaense win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

CA Paranaense or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
45%
CA Paranaense or Cruzeiro EC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
CA Paranaense40% Draw45% Cruzeiro EC15%
Actual: CA Paranaense win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.6%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — CA Paranaense

Handicap CA Paranaense covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 15% — 85%
-2 15% 18% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 24% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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