Criciúma EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Criciúma EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Heriberto Hulse.
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun | Botafogo FR | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jun | AC Goianiense | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jun | EC Bahia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Jun | CA Paranaense | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Jun | Cuiaba EC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 02 Jun | SE Palmeiras | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun | Criciúma EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jun | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jun | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 May | CDP Junior FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 9 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Criciúma EC welcome Botafogo FR for this crunch clash at Estadio Heriberto Hulse.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Magnificent from Barreto! That is 2 goals in 183 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 15' Botafogo FR started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Botafogo FR are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 21' A moment of madness from Alexander Barboza on 21 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 26' Botafogo FR have won 361 goals from 352 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 31' Marcelo Hermes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 36' Hugo Flahaut has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 32 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 41' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Tche Tche has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Tobias Figueiredo was booked on 43.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Carlos Eduardo. He replaces Luiz Henrique on 46 minute.
- 51' Botafogo FR come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' Brilliant from the ! Lucas Halter makes it 0-2 with a superb finish on 55.
- 56' Criciuma EC make a change. Yannick Bolasie trudges off to be replaced by Allano on 56 minutes.
- 57' The whistle greets Cuiabano as he departs to be replaced by Hugo Flahaut.
- 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 64' A moment of madness from Gregore on 64 minutes earns him a card. Botafogo FR will be frustrated.
- 67' Botafogo FR manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Diego Hernandez is hanging Tiquinho Soares on the field on 67 minute.
- 70' Oscar Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
- 72' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Ronald is replaced by Marquinhos Gabriel on 72 minute.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Fellipe Mateus. He replaces Matheusinho on 76 minute.
- 77' Criciuma EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Claudinho is hanging Jonathan Lemos on the field on 77 minute.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Claudinho on 79 minutes.
- 84' GOAL! Arthur Caike scores on 84. Assisted by Claudinho
- 89' 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.
- 90' That is a card for Criciuma EC. Allano will be fuming at that decision.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Botafogo FR.
Lineups
Criciúma EC Lineups
5-3-2Starting XI
- 14
- 88
- 29
- 11
- 23
- 13
- 6
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 22
Bench
- 2
- 10
- 45
- 30
- 5
- 25
- 27
- 33
- 41
- –
- 15
- 21
Coach
Claudio Tencati
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 26
- 11
- 9
- 6
- 12
- 20
- 70
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↓ Carlos Eduardo 46'
- 15
-
66
Cuiabano ↓ Hugo Flahaut 57'
-
4
Mateo Ponte ↓ Damian Suarez 46'
Bench
- 21
-
22
Damian Suarez ↑ 46'
-
3
Lucas Halter ↑ 46'
- 8
- 17
- 5
- 1
-
16
Hugo Flahaut ↑ 57'
-
33
Carlos Eduardo ↑ 46'
- 25
-
77
Diego Hernandez ↑ 67'
- 67
Coach
Artur Jorge
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Halter | 1 |
| Barreto | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
| Tiquinho Soares | 1 |
| Felipe Vizeu | 1 |
Head to Head
Criciúma EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Botafogo FR xG
I would bet for:
Criciúma EC or Botafogo FR 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Criciúma EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Criciúma EC or Draw
71%
Draw or Botafogo FR
56%
Criciúma EC or Botafogo FR
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Criciúma EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
7%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC
| Handicap | Criciúma EC covers | Push | Botafogo FR covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.