Sunday , 16 August 2026

Criciúma EC vs Botafogo FR, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Criciúma EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Botafogo FR
Sat 22 Jun 2024 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Heriberto Hulse 16,256 HT 45' · FT 45'
Barreto 10' 1–0
1–1 55' Lucas Halter
Arthur Caike 84' 2–1
Y 21' Alexander Barboza
Tobias Figueiredo 43' Y
Y 64' Gregore
Y 70' Oscar Romero
Claudinho 79' Y
Allano 90' Y
Gustavo 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Criciúma EC vs Botafogo FR — Serie A at Estadio Heriberto Hulse.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 23 48
2 CR Flamengo 21 42
3 CA Paranaense 23 41
4 Fluminense FC 23 38
5 EC Bahia 22 33
6 Cruzeiro EC 22 33
7 RB Bragantino 22 32
8 SC Corinthians Paulista 22 32
9 Coritiba FBC 23 31
10 Botafogo FR 21 30
11 CA Mineiro 21 29
12 Sao Paulo FC 22 27
13 EC Vitoria 22 26
14 Gremio FBPA 21 25
15 SC Internacional 22 23
16 Mirassol FC 21 23
17 Santos FC 21 22
18 CR Vasco da Gama 21 22
19 Clube do Remo 22 22
20 Chapecoense AF 21 10

Head-to-Head

1
1
Criciúma EC 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Botafogo FR
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-22 Criciúma EC 2–1 Botafogo FR

Recent Form

Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Botafogo FR
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Botafogo FR
0-15
5/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Botafogo FR
Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira 7 G 2 A
Arthur Cabral 7 G 1 A
Edenilson 4 G 2 A
Matheus Martins 4 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Criciúma EC and Botafogo FR get this one started.
  • 5' Criciúma EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Botafogo FR backline.
  • 10' Magnificent from Barreto! That is 2 goals in 174 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 21' Poor challenge from Alexander Barboza. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 31' 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.
  • 36' Luiz Henrique has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 41' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. John has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 43' The referee has no hesitation. Tobias Figueiredo is booked for Criciuma EC — card on 43.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Botafogo FR! Carlos Eduardo comes on to replace Luiz Henrique.
  • 51' Criciúma EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' A goal from the Brazil international Lucas Halter! He fires home on 55 to make it 0-2!
  • 56' Allano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yannick Bolasie at the 56 minute mark.
  • 57' A change in the Botafogo FR ranks — Cuiabano exits the field as Hugo Flahaut enters on 57.
  • 62' Hugo Flahaut has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 342 appearances.
  • 64' That looks like a foul for a card for Gregore.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Botafogo FR team. Tiquinho Soares is replaced by Diego Hernandez on 67 minute.
  • 70' Oscar Romero catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 70.
  • 72' The Criciuma EC bench stirs into life. Ronald is withdrawn and Marquinhos Gabriel gets his opportunity.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Fellipe Mateus. He replaces Matheusinho on 76 minute.
  • 77' Criciuma EC make a change. Jonathan Lemos trudges off to be replaced by Claudinho on 77 minutes.
  • 79' The referee calls foul for Claudinho. He receives a card.
  • 84' Brilliant from the ! Arthur Caike makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 84.
  • 89' The travelling Botafogo FR supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 90' The referee shows Criciuma EC player a card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Criciúma EC take all three points.

Lineups

Criciúma EC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Botafogo FR Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Artur Jorge

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

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC44% Draw27% Botafogo FR29%
Actual: Criciúma EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
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

✗ Wrong
Criciúma EC30% Draw46% Botafogo FR24%
Actual: 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.