Criciúma EC vs São Paulo FC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Criciúma EC vs São Paulo FC — Serie A at Estadio Heriberto Hulse.
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- São Paulo FC 34 games · 44 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 34 | 76 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 34 | 73 |
| 3 | Cruzeiro EC | 34 | 60 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 34 | 57 |
| 5 | CA Paranaense | 34 | 54 |
| 6 | EC Bahia | 34 | 53 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 34 | 50 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | São Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 34 | 40 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 34 | 38 |
| 16 | EC Vitoria | 34 | 38 |
| 17 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 34 | 37 |
| 18 | Gremio FBPA | 34 | 37 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 34 | 29 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 33 | 21 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | São Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Oct | AC Goianiense | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Criciúma EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Cuiabá EC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Sep | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | Botafogo FR | H | 5–6 | L |
| 22 Sep | SC Internacional | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
São Paulo FC this season
São Paulo FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
São Paulo FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
4/4
31-45
8/6
46-60
–/11
61-75
7/2
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
São Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 10 G | 2 A |
| Luciano | 9 G | 1 A |
| Artur Guimaraes | 4 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Heriberto Hulse as Criciúma EC face off against São Paulo FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Criciúma EC have won 43 goals from 38 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Criciúma EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' São Paulo FC 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.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Criciúma EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' What composure from Felipe Vizeu! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 27' 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 Jamal Lewis suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' With 3 assists to his name this season, Yannick Bolasie is clearly more than just a goal scorer for São Paulo FC.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' The referee shows Criciuma EC player a card on 40.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering São Paulo FC that had 384 games and scored 418 goals.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' The energy levels are beginning to show. Claudio Tencati might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 60' Criciúma EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against São Paulo FC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 64' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Erick is replaced by Ferreira.
- 68' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Claudinho is replaced by Jonathan Lemos on 68 minute.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gustavo, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Heriberto Hulse with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 77' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Marcos Antonio is replaced by Andre Silva.
- 81' Criciuma EC make a change. Newton trudges off to be replaced by Ronald on 81 minutes.
- 84' The Sao Paulo FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Moura departs to be replaced by Wellington Rato.
- 87' Liziero does the damage! The net is bulging and Sao Paulo FC surge ahead!
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Jonathan Lemos.
- 90' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Matheusinho has done his job and it is now time for Serginho to step up.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 88
- 29
- 11
- 9
- 17
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 22
Bench
- 20
- 28
- 10
- 45
- 35
- 85
- 13
- 6
- 5
- 25
- 33
- 7
Coach
Claudio Tencati
São Paulo FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 33
- 10
- 5
- 2
-
7
Lucas Moura ↓ Wellington Rato 84'
-
3
Jamal Lewis ↓ Liziero 64'
- 16
- 9
-
20
Marcos Antonio ↓ Andre Silva 77'
-
28
Alan Franco ↓ Jose Sabino 84'
- 23
Bench
- 93
-
26
Liziero ↑ 64'
- 13
-
35
Jose Sabino ↑ 84'
- 8
-
17
Andre Silva ↑ 77'
- 32
- 11
-
47
Ferreira ↑ 64'
- 22
-
27
Wellington Rato ↑ 84'
- 39
Coach
Luis Zubeldía
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alisson | 1 |
| Luciano | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
| Liziero | 1 |
| Felipe Vizeu | 1 |
Criciúma EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
Criciúma EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
São Paulo FC xG
I would bet for:
Criciúma EC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Criciúma EC or Draw
72%
Draw or São Paulo FC
57%
Criciúma EC or São Paulo FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Criciúma EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Criciúma EC
| Handicap | Criciúma EC covers | Push | São Paulo FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
São Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

