CR Vasco da Gama vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CR Vasco da Gama vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Sao Januario.
- CR Vasco da Gama 27 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
19%
Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season
CR Vasco da Gama this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/4
61-75
4/6
76+
9/6
■ 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' That's the starting whistle at Sao Januario. Ninety minutes of football awaits between CR Vasco da Gama and Criciuma EC.
- 5' Criciuma EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Claudio Tencati will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' A quiet spell here at Sao Januario. Criciuma EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' GOAL! Fellipe Mateus fires home to make it 0-1!
- 37' 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.
- 42' Criciuma EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Lucas Piton. He receives a card.
- 46' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Dimitri Payet is replaced by Pablo Galdames.
- 47' GOAL! Fellipe Mateus fires home to make it 0-2!
- 52' CR Vasco da Gama are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciuma EC backline.
- 55' A goal from the DR Congo international Yannick Bolasie! He fires home on 55 to make it 0-3!
- 57' Time for substitution for CR Vasco da Gama. Juan Sforza is replaced by Adson.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Eder. He replaces Yannick Bolasie on 61 minute.
- 66' The travelling Criciuma EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Walisson Maia has so much to prove this time. He replaces Wilker Angel on 67 minute.
- 69' What a moment for Higor Meritao! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Hugo Moura is replaced by Tucurui on 71 minute.
- 75' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Higor Meritao is replaced by Newton on 75 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Claudinho as he departs to be replaced by Yerson Candelo.
- 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Criciuma EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for CR Vasco da Gama.
Lineups
CR Vasco da Gama Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- –
- –
-
–
Dimitri Payet ↓ Pablo Galdames 46'
-
–
Gary Medel ↓ Maicon 46'
-
–
Hugo Moura ↓ Tucurui 71'
- –
- –
-
–
Juan Sforza ↓ Adson 57'
- –
- –
- –
Bench
- –
-
–
Maicon ↑ 46'
- –
- –
-
–
Pablo Galdames ↑ 46'
- –
- –
-
–
Clayton ↑ 57'
-
–
Adson ↑ 57'
- –
-
–
Tucurui ↑ 71'
- –
Coach
Ramon Diaz
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- –
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Eder 61'
-
–
Wilker Angel ↓ Walisson Maia 67'
- –
-
–
Arthur Caike ↓ Felipe Vizeu 61'
-
–
Higor Meritao ↓ Newton 75'
- –
- –
-
–
Claudinho ↓ Yerson Candelo 76'
- –
- –
Bench
- –
- –
-
–
Felipe Vizeu ↑ 61'
-
–
Eder ↑ 61'
- –
- –
- –
-
–
Newton ↑ 75'
-
–
Yerson Candelo ↑ 76'
- –
-
–
Walisson Maia ↑ 67'
- –
Coach
Claudio Tencati
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yannick Bolasie | 3 |
| Fellipe Mateus | 2 |
| Higor Meritao | 1 |
| David | 1 |
| Rayan | 1 |
Head to Head
CR Vasco da Gama Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Criciúma EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

