Wednesday , 9 September 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 Criciuma EC — Serie A at Sao Januario.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 26 54
2 SE Palmeiras 26 53
3 CA Paranaense 26 45
4 Fluminense FC 26 45
5 EC Bahia 26 43
6 Cruzeiro EC 26 42
7 Coritiba FBC 26 37
8 CA Mineiro 25 36
9 RB Bragantino 25 35
10 Sao Paulo FC 25 33
11 SC Corinthians Paulista 26 32
12 Santos FC 25 32
13 EC Vitoria 26 32
14 Botafogo FR 25 31
15 Gremio FBPA 25 28
16 Mirassol FC 26 28
17 SC Internacional 26 25
18 CR Vasco da Gama 25 25
19 Clube do Remo 26 23
20 Chapecoense AF 25 17

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
16% Clean Sheets
CR Vasco da Gama this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
7/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

CR Vasco da Gama
Carlos Gomez 4 G 2 A
Thiago Mendes 3 G 1 A
Cauan Lucas 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' CR Vasco da Gama have kicked off against Criciúma EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His CR Vasco da Gama side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering CR Vasco da Gama that had 291 games and scored 288 goals.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pablo Vegetti suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
  • 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Criciúma EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 32' Assisted by Yannick Bolasie with the perfectly-timed delivery and Fellipe Mateus makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Claudio Tencati will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 42' 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.
  • 45' A moment of madness from Lucas Piton on 45 minutes earns him a card. CR Vasco da Gama will be frustrated.
  • 46' The whistle greets Dimitri Payet as he departs to be replaced by Pablo Galdames.
  • 47' Fellipe Mateus with the second goal in the match!
  • 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. CR Vasco da Gama and Criciúma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 55' Magnificent from Yannick Bolasie! That is 25 goals in 355 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 57' It is a substitution in CR Vasco da Gama team. Juan Sforza is replaced by Adson on 57 minute.
  • 61' Another change for Criciuma EC made on 61 minute. Yannick Bolasie leaves to be changed by Eder.
  • 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. CR Vasco da Gama must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Wilker Angel as he leaves the pitch. Walisson Maia steps in for Criciuma EC.
  • 69' Assisted by Walisson Maia with the perfectly-timed delivery and Higor Meritao makes no mistake. 0-4!
  • 71' Tucurui is replacing Hugo Moura for the CR Vasco da Gama side.
  • 75' The whistle greets Higor Meritao as he departs to be replaced by Newton.
  • 76' The Criciuma EC bench stirs into life. Claudinho is withdrawn and Yerson Candelo gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Brazil international Marquinhos Gabriel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 86' Juan Sforza has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 165 appearances.
  • The points are shared — CR Vasco da Gama 0-4 Criciúma EC. Honours even.

Lineups

CR Vasco da Gama Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ramon Diaz

Criciuma 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 Criciuma EC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 57% + Criciuma EC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama20% Draw24% Criciuma EC56%
Actual: Criciuma 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 Criciuma EC
80%
CR Vasco da Gama or Criciuma EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
CR Vasco da Gama13% Draw41% Criciuma EC46%
Actual: Criciuma 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 Criciuma 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% ✓
Criciuma EC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗

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