Cruzeiro EC vs CA Paranaense, Serie A 2023 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs CA Paranaense — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 34 games · 60 pts (2026/26)
- CA Paranaense 34 games · 54 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 | 35 | 51 |
| 8 | RB Bragantino | 34 | 47 |
| 9 | Santos FC | 34 | 47 |
| 10 | Sao Paulo FC | 34 | 44 |
| 11 | Botafogo FR | 34 | 42 |
| 12 | Coritiba FBC | 34 | 42 |
| 13 | CR Vasco da Gama | 33 | 41 |
| 14 | Mirassol FC | 35 | 41 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Nov | Goiás EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Nov | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Coritiba FBC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Nov | SC Internacional | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Nov | EC Bahia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Nov | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Nov | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Cruzeiro EC | CA Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #5 |
| 60 | Points | 54 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 18 / 6 / 10 | W / D / L | 15 / 9 / 10 |
| 55 | Scored | 51 |
| 48 | Conceded | 43 |
| +7 | GD | +8 |
| 1.76 | PPG | 1.59 |
| 53% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
26%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Cruzeiro EC are 3rd (60 pts). CA Paranaense are 5th (54 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
0-15
4/4
16-30
4/8
31-45
10/7
46-60
7/2
61-75
8/2
76+
13/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Paranaense
0-15
7/6
16-30
5/6
31-45
6/4
46-60
6/1
61-75
3/6
76+
8/8
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cruzeiro EC
| Kaio Jorge | 14 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Pereira | 9 G | 7 A |
| Christian | 5 G | 3 A |
| Neizer Villarreal | 3 G | 1 A |
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 21 G | 3 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 6 G | 1 A |
| Leozinho | 5 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cruzeiro EC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Rafael Cabral needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 14' Cruzeiro EC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 14.
- 19' Cruzeiro EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined CA Paranaense backline.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past CA Paranaense's compact .
- 29' CA Paranaense is showing some good football. However, CA Paranaense are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' CA Paranaense is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Neris gets a Yellow card.
- 40' Poor challenge from Matheus Piaui. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 41' Poor challenge from Matheus Piaui. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Another substitution for CA Paranaense to replace Bruno Zapelli by Vitor Roque on 46 minute.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Cruzeiro EC have won 244 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Ian Luccas is withdrawn and Fernando Henrique gets his opportunity.
- 63' Machado has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' A goal from the Brazil international Vitor Roque! He fires home on 65 to make it 0-1!
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for William.
- 73' The travelling CA Paranaense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Another substitution for Cruzeiro EC to replace Joao Wellington by Nikao on 78 minute.
- 79' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Madson.
- 83' Papagaio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bruno Rodrigues at the 83 minute mark.
- 84' What an equalizer from Matheus Pereira!
- 87' CA Paranaense receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 90' The referee shows CA Paranaense player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Romulo Cruz gets the nod from CA Paranaense. He replaces Christian and will look to change the dynamic.
- It finishes all square. Cruzeiro EC and CA Paranaense share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
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- 96
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Arthur Gomes ↓ Robert 83'
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Machado ↓ Lucas Silva 58'
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Bruno Rodrigues ↓ Papagaio 83'
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Ian Luccas ↓ Fernando Henrique 58'
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Joao Wellington ↓ Nikao 78'
Bench
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16
Lucas Silva ↑ 58'
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Nikao ↑ 78'
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Papagaio ↑ 83'
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Fernando Henrique ↑ 58'
- 43
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80
Robert ↑ 83'
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- 55
Coach
Paulo Autuori
CA Paranaense Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 44
- 11
- 5
- 28
- 26
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10
Bruno Zapelli ↓ Vitor Roque 46'
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88
Christian ↓ Romulo Cruz 90'
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8
Vitor Bueno ↓ Hugo Moura 83'
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42
Matheus Piaui ↓ Kaique Rocha 58'
Bench
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22
Madson ↑ 46'
- 33
- 80
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4
Kaique Rocha ↑ 58'
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17
Hugo Moura ↑ 83'
- 32
- 19
- 21
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35
Romulo Cruz ↑ 90'
- 24
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9
Vitor Roque ↑ 46'
- 53
Coach
Wesley Carvalho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arthur Gomes | 2 |
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Matheus Pereira | 2 |
| Nikao | 1 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 1 |
| Julimar | 1 |
| Lucas Romero | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
CA Paranaense xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC or CA Paranaense 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
66%
Draw or CA Paranaense
61%
Cruzeiro EC or CA Paranaense
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | CA Paranaense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

