Tuesday , 1 September 2026

Criciúma EC vs Gremio FBPA, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Criciúma EC
0 – 1
Full Time
Gremio FBPA
Sun 25 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Estadio Heriberto Hulse 17,377 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 86' Miguel Monsalve
Higor Meritao 19' Y
Y 41' Franco Cristaldo
Marcelo Hermes 56' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Criciúma EC vs Gremio FBPA — Serie A at Estadio Heriberto Hulse.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 SE Palmeiras 25 52
2 CR Flamengo 24 48
3 CA Paranaense 25 45
4 Fluminense FC 25 42
5 EC Bahia 25 40
6 Cruzeiro EC 25 39
7 Coritiba FBC 25 37
8 CA Mineiro 24 36
9 RB Bragantino 24 35
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 25 32
11 Sao Paulo FC 24 30
12 Botafogo FR 24 30
13 Santos FC 24 29
14 EC Vitoria 25 29
15 Gremio FBPA 24 28
16 SC Internacional 25 25
17 Mirassol FC 24 25
18 CR Vasco da Gama 24 25
19 Clube do Remo 25 23
20 Chapecoense AF 24 14

Head-to-Head

1
1
Criciúma EC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Gremio FBPA
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-25 Criciúma EC 0–1 Gremio FBPA

Recent Form

Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Gremio FBPA H 0–1 L
18 Aug CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
10 Aug Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
03 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–1 W
27 Jul EC Juventude A 2–1 W
24 Jul Fortaleza EC H 1–1 D
Gremio FBPA
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Criciúma EC A 1–0 W
20 Aug Fluminense FC A 3–6 L
17 Aug EC Bahia H 0–2 L
13 Aug Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
10 Aug Cuiaba EC A 3–1 W
04 Aug CA Paranaense A 2–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
29% Clean Sheets
Gremio FBPA this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
4/2
61-75
2/6
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Gremio FBPA
Carlos Vinicius 10 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Criciúma EC and Gremio FBPA get this one started.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Criciúma EC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Gremio FBPA's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 15' Criciúma EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gremio FBPA backline.
  • 19' It’s gonna be a card for Higor Meritao.
  • 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Criciúma EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Renato Gaucho might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Gremio FBPA player sees a card in front of him.
  • 46' Criciuma EC make a change. Miguel Trauco trudges off to be replaced by Ronald on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The 29-year-old Mathias Villasanti has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcelo Hermes on 56.
  • 61' 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.
  • 65' A change in the Criciuma EC ranks — Higor Meritao exits the field as Fellipe Mateus enters on 65.
  • 70' Portugal international Tobias Figueiredo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 72' The Gremio FBPA bench stirs into life. Martin Braithwaite is withdrawn and Alexander Aravena gets his opportunity.
  • 75' The whistle greets Claudinho as he departs to be replaced by Dudu.
  • 80' Criciúma EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 85' Gremio FBPA 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.
  • 86' A stunning finish from Miguel Monsalve — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 89' Edenilson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yeferson Soteldo on 89 minute.
  • 90' Gremio FBPA make a change. Dodi trudges off to be replaced by Gustavo Martins on 90 minutes.
  • Gremio FBPA celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Gremio FBPA Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Renato Gaucho

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Gremio FBPA xG
I would bet for: Criciúma EC or Gremio FBPA 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC32% Draw30% Gremio FBPA38%
Actual: Gremio FBPA win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Criciúma EC or Draw
62%
Draw or Gremio FBPA
68%
Criciúma EC or Gremio FBPA
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Criciúma EC23% Draw50% Gremio FBPA27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
1 – 2
8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
2 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC

Handicap Criciúma EC covers Push Gremio FBPA covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 21% 17%
+1.5 83% — 17%
+2 83% 11% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
Gremio FBPA keeps clean sheet
32% ✗

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