Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Heriberto Hulse as Criciúma EC face off against Cruzeiro EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Silva is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Criciúma EC.
  • 15' Ramiro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 17' Ze Ivaldo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 17.
  • 22' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
  • 27' Peru international Miguel Trauco has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' Cruzeiro EC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 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.
  • 46' Criciuma EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yannick Bolasie on 46.
  • 46' Ronald makes way for Fellipe Mateus at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Criciuma EC.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Matheusinho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 56' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 64' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Eder is replaced by Arthur Caike on 64 minute.
  • 69' Criciúma EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cruzeiro EC backline.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Yannick Bolasie is replaced by Allano.
  • 79' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Cruzeiro EC — Mateus Vital on, Kaiki Bruno off on 81 minutes.
  • 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rodrigo Fagundes on 82 minutes.
  • 83' Criciuma EC make a change. Claudinho trudges off to be replaced by Higor Meritao on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Allano picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 88' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Helibelton Palacios exits the field as Arthur Rodrigues enters on 88.
  • 90' Allano catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
  • Another three points for Criciúma EC.

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.