Sunday , 16 August 2026

Criciúma EC vs Fortaleza EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Criciúma EC
1 – 1
Full Time
Fortaleza EC
Wed 24 Jul 2024 · 22:00 UTC Estadio Heriberto Hulse 13,625 HT 45' · FT 45'
Miguel Trauco 21' 1–0
1–1 63' Juan Lucero
Y 6' Titi

Overview

Match Preview

Criciúma EC vs Fortaleza 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 1.5 goals Fortaleza EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-24 Criciúma EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
07 Jul EC Vitoria A 1–2 L
03 Jul Cruzeiro EC H 1–0 W
Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Jul Criciúma EC A 1–1 D
21 Jul AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
18 Jul EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
11 Jul CR Flamengo A 2–1 W
07 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–0 W
03 Jul CR Vasco da Gama A 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Criciúma EC host Fortaleza EC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 6' Fortaleza EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Criciúma EC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Fortaleza EC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' Goal! Miguel Trauco scores his 8 goal in 382 matches.
  • 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 31' Criciúma EC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pedro Augusto suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. Criciúma EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' A change in the Criciuma EC ranks — Arthur Caike exits the field as Yannick Bolasie enters on 46.
  • 51' Jonathan Lemos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Criciúma EC tonight.
  • 56' Fortaleza EC is showing some good football. However, Fortaleza EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 61' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 61 minute. Imanol Machuca leaves to be changed by Renato Kayzer.
  • 63' Juan Lucero doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 68' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' The Criciuma EC bench stirs into life. Eder is withdrawn and Felipe Vizeu gets his opportunity.
  • 76' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
  • 79' Higor Meritao makes way for Marquinhos Gabriel at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Criciuma EC.
  • 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 85' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Jonathan Lemos by Eliedson on 85 minute.
  • 90' Another substitution for Fortaleza EC to replace Tinga by Dudu on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.2 Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Fortaleza EC xG
I would bet for: Criciúma EC or Draw 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Criciúma EC38% Draw31% Fortaleza EC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Criciúma EC or Draw
69%
Draw or Fortaleza EC
62%
Criciúma EC or Fortaleza EC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Criciúma EC27% Draw52% Fortaleza EC21%
Actual: Criciúma EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC

Handicap Criciúma EC covers Push Fortaleza EC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 18% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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