Sunday , 16 August 2026

Criciúma EC vs CA Mineiro, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Criciúma EC
2 – 1
Full Time
CA Mineiro
Sat 3 Aug 2024 · 23:00 UTC Estadio Heriberto Hulse 15,642 HT 45' · FT 45'
Higor Meritao 58' 1–0
Wilker Angel 65' 2–0
2–1 90+6' Cadu
Y 50' Otavio
Y 64' Junior Alonso
Fellipe Mateus 83' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Criciúma EC vs CA Mineiro — 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 CA Mineiro
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-03 Criciúma EC 2–1 CA Mineiro 2024-04-17 CA Mineiro 1–1 Criciúma EC

Recent Form

Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–1 W
27 Jul EC Juventude A 2–1 W
24 Jul Fortaleza EC H 1–1 D
20 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
17 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
11 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
CA Mineiro
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug Criciúma EC A 1–2 L
28 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista H 2–1 W
21 Jul CR Vasco da Gama H 2–0 W
16 Jul EC Juventude A 1–1 D
12 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 2–1 W
07 Jul Botafogo FR A 0–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
19% Clean Sheets
CA Mineiro this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

CA Mineiro
Victor Hugo Gomes 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Criciúma EC and CA Mineiro get this one started.
  • 5' It looks surprising Criciúma EC does not make any changes. Alan Franco has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Claudio Tencati will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Estadio Heriberto Hulse. CA Mineiro seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' Criciúma EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Mineiro backline.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Criciúma EC and CA Mineiro are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Criciúma EC and CA Mineiro are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' The 33-year-old Miguel Trauco has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 50' Otavio catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 50.
  • 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 58' Brilliant from the ! Higor Meritao makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 58.
  • 61' Matias Zaracho gets the nod from CA Mineiro. He replaces Bernard and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Junior Alonso is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
  • 65' The Venezuela Wilker Angel breaks the deadlock on 65 minutes. 0-2!
  • 68' CA Mineiro manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bruno Fuchs is hanging Junior Alonso on the field on 68 minute.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Criciúma EC and CA Mineiro are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 78' Time for substitution for CA Mineiro. Renzo Saravia is replaced by Rubens.
  • 83' Fellipe Mateus has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 83.
  • 84' Ronald gets the nod from Criciuma EC. He replaces Fellipe Mateus and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Yannick Bolasie is replaced by Marquinhos Gabriel.
  • Criciúma EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

CA Mineiro Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Gabriel Milito

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.49 Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 CA Mineiro xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC49% Draw27% CA Mineiro24%
Actual: Criciúma EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Criciúma EC or Draw
76%
Draw or CA Mineiro
51%
Criciúma EC or CA Mineiro
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC33% Draw48% CA Mineiro19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC

Handicap Criciúma EC covers Push CA Mineiro covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 23% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
CA Mineiro keeps clean sheet
23% ✓

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