Sunday , 16 August 2026

Criciúma EC vs Cruzeiro EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Criciúma EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Cruzeiro EC
Wed 3 Jul 2024 · 23:00 UTC Estadio Heriberto Hulse 12,352 HT 45' · FT 45'
Yannick Bolasie 46' 1–0
Y 17' Ze Ivaldo
Matheusinho 51' Y
Rodrigo Fagundes 82' Y
Allano 88' Y
Y 88' Joao Marcelo
Allano 90' YR

Overview

Match Preview

Criciúma EC vs Cruzeiro EC — 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 2.0 goals Cruzeiro EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-03 Criciúma EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
30 Jun SC Internacional H 1–1 D
27 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
22 Jun Botafogo FR H 2–1 W
19 Jun AC Goianiense A 2–1 W
16 Jun EC Bahia H 2–2 D
Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Jul Criciúma EC A 0–1 L
30 Jun CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
26 Jun CA Paranaense H 2–0 W
23 Jun EC Bahia A 1–4 L
20 Jun Fluminense FC H 2–0 W
16 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC get this one started.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Criciúma EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at Estadio Heriberto Hulse. Criciúma EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 17' Cruzeiro EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 22' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 27' named a 4-3-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 32' Criciúma EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 37' Ronald is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cruzeiro EC tonight.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 46' Assisted by Claudinho with the perfectly-timed delivery and Yannick Bolasie makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Fellipe Mateus. He replaces Ronald on 46 minute.
  • 51' It’s a booking for Criciuma EC player. Matheusinho gets a card.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Moises will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Arthur Caike. He replaces Eder on 64 minute.
  • 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Vitor Hugo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Heriberto Hulse with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 74' Allano has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yannick Bolasie on 74 minute.
  • 79' Lucas Silva has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 81' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Kaiki Bruno is withdrawn and Mateus Vital gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Criciuma EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 83' The whistle greets Claudinho as he departs to be replaced by Higor Meritao.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a card for Allano.
  • 88' Time for substitution for Cruzeiro EC. Helibelton Palacios is replaced by Arthur Rodrigues.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Allano. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35 Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC52% Draw29% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Criciúma EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Criciúma EC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
48%
Criciúma EC or Cruzeiro EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC33% Draw53% Cruzeiro EC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
4.8%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC

Handicap Criciúma EC covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
48% ✗
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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