Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs CA Paranaense, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 0
Full Time
CA Paranaense
Wed 26 Jun 2024 · 22:00 UTC Mineirao 26,465 HT 45' · FT 45'
Gabriel Veron 15' 1–0
Vitor Hugo 90+1' 2–0
Ze Ivaldo 75' Y
Y 88' Thiago Heleno
Vitor Hugo 90' Y
Y 90' Fernandinho

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs CA Paranaense — Serie A at Mineirao.

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

4
3
4
Cruzeiro EC 11 games · Avg 2.4 goals CA Paranaense
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense 2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CA Paranaense

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
13 Jun Cuiaba EC H 2–1 W
02 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 0–2 L
CA Paranaense
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jun Cruzeiro EC A 0–2 L
23 Jun SC Corinthians Paulista H 1–1 D
19 Jun Botafogo FR A 1–1 D
16 Jun CR Flamengo H 1–1 D
13 Jun Criciúma EC H 3–1 W
02 Jun Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Cruzeiro EC CA Paranaense
#6 Position #3
33 Points 41
22 Played 23
9 / 6 / 7 W / D / L 12 / 5 / 6
30 Scored 31
31 Conceded 20
-1 GD +11
1.50 PPG 1.78
41% Win % 52%

Key Stats

36% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
36% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
43% Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season

Cruzeiro EC are 6th (33 pts). CA Paranaense are 3rd (41 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
4/2
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Paranaense
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Kaio Jorge 6 G
Christian 5 G 3 A
Matheus Pereira 5 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A
CA Paranaense
Kevin Viveros 14 G 2 A
Stiven Mendoza 5 G
Julimar 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cruzeiro EC is hosting CA Paranaense for another epic battle.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Cruzeiro EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Julimar has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' What composure from Gabriel Veron! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Moises will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' The travelling CA Paranaense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' CA Paranaense looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' CA Paranaense manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Madson is hanging Leonardo Godoy on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' CA Paranaense are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Moises might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 58' Ramiro makes way for Alvaro Barreal at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cruzeiro EC.
  • 63' Kayke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Erick at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Robert. He replaces Arthur Gomes on 68 minute.
  • 72' Fresh legs for CA Paranaense! Pablo Felipe comes on to replace Gonzalo Mastriani.
  • 75' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 75.
  • 77' Another change for Cruzeiro EC made on 77 minute. Kaiki Bruno leaves to be changed by Lucas Villalba.
  • 79' Bruno Zapelli is ready to make an impact after coming on for Julimar at the 79 minute mark.
  • 84' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with CA Paranaense winning 100% of all matches.
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Thiago Heleno on 88 minutes.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Vitor Hugo.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Cruzeiro EC take all three points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Moises

CA Paranaense Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Cuca

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Arthur Gomes 2
Pablo Felipe 2
Gabriel Veron 1
Marcelo 1
Vitor Hugo 1
Jonathan 1
Nikao 1
Bruno Guimaraes 1

Head to Head

2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense 2023-11-30 Cruzeiro EC 1–1 CA Paranaense 2023-07-29 CA Paranaense 3–3 Cruzeiro EC 2019-11-07 CA Paranaense 0–0 Cruzeiro EC 2019-07-27 Cruzeiro EC 0–2 CA Paranaense

Cruzeiro EC Form

2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense W 2024-06-23 EC Bahia 4–1 Cruzeiro EC L 2024-06-20 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 Fluminense FC W 2024-06-16 CR Vasco da Gama 0–0 Cruzeiro EC D 2024-06-13 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Cuiaba EC W 2024-06-02 Sao Paulo FC 2–0 Cruzeiro EC L

CA Paranaense Form

2024-06-26 Cruzeiro EC 2–0 CA Paranaense L 2024-06-23 CA Paranaense 1–1 SC Corinthians Paulista D 2024-06-19 Botafogo FR 1–1 CA Paranaense D 2024-06-16 CA Paranaense 1–1 CR Flamengo D 2024-06-13 CA Paranaense 3–1 Criciúma EC W 2024-06-02 Fortaleza EC 1–0 CA Paranaense L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04 CA Paranaense xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC45% Draw28% CA Paranaense27%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
74%
Draw or CA Paranaense
55%
Cruzeiro EC or CA Paranaense
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC29% Draw50% CA Paranaense21%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push CA Paranaense covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 22% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 72% — 28%
+1 72% 17% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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