Thursday , 2 July 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 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Criciúma EC and Cruzeiro EC is underway.
  • 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ronald, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Heriberto Hulse with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rodrigo Fagundes made 38 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 17' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 17.
  • 22' Cruzeiro EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 22.
  • 27' 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.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' Criciúma EC is showing some good football. However, Criciúma EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 42' It’s high time Claudio Tencati made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' Yannick Bolasie puts Criciuma EC on the lead.
  • 46' The whistle greets Ronald as he departs to be replaced by Fellipe Mateus.
  • 51' It’s gonna be a card for Matheusinho.
  • 56' It looks surprising Criciúma EC does not make any changes. Joao Marcelo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 64' Arthur Caike has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eder on 64 minute.
  • 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 74' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Yannick Bolasie by Allano on 74 minute.
  • 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
  • 81' Mateus Vital is replacing Kaiki Bruno for the Cruzeiro EC side.
  • 82' It’s a booking for Criciuma EC player. Rodrigo Fagundes gets a card.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Claudinho is replaced by Higor Meritao.
  • 88' It’s gonna be a card for Allano.
  • 88' The Cruzeiro EC manager makes a substitution. Helibelton Palacios departs to be replaced by Arthur Rodrigues.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Criciuma EC player. Allano gets a card.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cruzeiro 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.