Saturday , 14 November 2026

CR Vasco da Gama vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
CR Vasco da Gama
0 – 4
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Sat 27 Apr 2024 · 19:00 UTC Sao Januario 17,607 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 32' Fellipe Mateus
0–2 47' Fellipe Mateus
0–3 55' Yannick Bolasie
0–4 69' Higor Meritao
Lucas Piton 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

CR Vasco da Gama vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Sao Januario.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

Head-to-Head

1
1
CR Vasco da Gama 2 games · Avg 4.0 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-27 CR Vasco da Gama 0–4 Criciúma EC

Recent Form

CR Vasco da Gama
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr Criciúma EC H 0–4 L
20 Apr Fluminense FC A 1–2 L
17 Apr RB Bragantino A 1–2 L
14 Apr Gremio FBPA H 2–1 W
07 Dec RB Bragantino H 2–1 W
03 Dec Gremio FBPA A 0–1 L
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Apr CR Vasco da Gama A 4–0 W
17 Apr CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
13 Apr EC Juventude H 1–1 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
18% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
1/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/8
61-75
6/7
76+
11/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
Carlos Gomez 5 G 3 A
Thiago Mendes 4 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Sao Januario!
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Criciúma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Criciúma EC that had 38 games and scored 43 goals.
  • 20' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciúma EC backline.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rodrigo Fagundes made 38 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' The 31-year-old David has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fellipe Mateus makes it 0-1.
  • 37' Newton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Criciúma EC so far.
  • 42' CR Vasco da Gama is showing some good football. However, CR Vasco da Gama are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Piton is booked for CR Vasco da Gama — card on 45.
  • 46' Another substitution for CR Vasco da Gama to replace Dimitri Payet by Pablo Galdames on 46 minute.
  • 47' A goal from the Brazil international Fellipe Mateus! He fires home on 47 to make it 0-2!
  • 52' 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.
  • 55' Yannick Bolasie does the damage! The net is bulging and Criciuma EC surge ahead!
  • 57' Juan Sforza makes way for Adson at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from CR Vasco da Gama.
  • 61' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Yannick Bolasie has done his job and it is now time for Eder to step up.
  • 66' CR Vasco da Gama started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 66.
  • 67' Walisson Maia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wilker Angel at the 67 minute mark.
  • 69' What composure from Higor Meritao! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-4.
  • 71' A change in the CR Vasco da Gama ranks — Hugo Moura exits the field as Tucurui enters on 71.
  • 75' The crowd applauds Higor Meritao as he leaves the pitch. Newton steps in for Criciuma EC.
  • 76' The Criciuma EC bench stirs into life. Claudinho is withdrawn and Yerson Candelo gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Over 81 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 86' It’s high time Claudio Tencati made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-4.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ramon Diaz

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.9 CR Vasco da Gama xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.13 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 57% + Criciúma EC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama20% Draw24% Criciúma EC56%
Actual: Criciúma EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 57%
43%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

CR Vasco da Gama or Draw
44%
Draw or Criciúma EC
80%
CR Vasco da Gama or Criciúma EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama13% Draw41% Criciúma EC46%
Actual: Criciúma EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.9%
1 – 1
10.1%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 3
7.5%
1 – 3
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 1
4%
0 – 4
Actual
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.6%

Asian Handicap — CR Vasco da Gama

Handicap CR Vasco da Gama covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 9% 86%
-0.5 14% — 86%
+0.5 36% — 64%
+1 36% 23% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 20% 22%
+2.5 78% — 22%

Clean Sheet

CR Vasco da Gama keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

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