Monday , 12 October 2026

Cruzeiro EC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cruzeiro EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Sat 9 Nov 2024 · 22:00 UTC Mineirao 29,287 HT 45' · FT 45'
Kaio Jorge 9' 1–0
Gabriel Veron 69' 2–0
2–1 82' Allano
Y 46' Rodrigo Fagundes
Y 52' Arthur Caike
Lucas Silva 60' Y
Kaio Jorge 65' Y
Y 85' Wilker Angel
Matheus Pereira 86' Y
Y 90' Miguel Trauco

Overview

Match Preview

Cruzeiro EC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Mineirao.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 30 64
2 SE Palmeiras 30 63
3 Fluminense FC 30 51
4 CA Paranaense 29 50
5 EC Bahia 30 49
6 Cruzeiro EC 29 48
7 CA Mineiro 30 47
8 Santos FC 30 42
9 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
10 Coritiba FBC 29 38
11 RB Bragantino 29 37
12 EC Vitoria 30 36
13 Botafogo FR 29 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 30 33
16 SC Internacional 30 32
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 30 32
18 Gremio FBPA 30 31
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 28 18

Head-to-Head

1
1
Cruzeiro EC 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-11-09 Cruzeiro EC 2–1 Criciúma EC 2024-07-03 Criciúma EC 1–0 Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

Cruzeiro EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Criciúma EC H 2–1 W
07 Nov CR Flamengo H 0–1 L
26 Oct CA Paranaense A 0–3 L
19 Oct EC Bahia H 1–1 D
04 Oct Fluminense FC A 0–1 L
29 Sep CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Nov Cruzeiro EC A 1–2 L
06 Nov SC Internacional A 0–2 L
27 Oct Sao 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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
24% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
7/5
46-60
6/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 5 A
Kaio Jorge 8 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Criciúma EC get us underway at Mineirao.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Mineirao. Criciúma EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 9' What composure from Kaio Jorge! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 14' Yannick Bolasie, a DR Congo , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 19' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 24' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 29' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Pereira made 302 appearances and scored 44 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 39' Cruzeiro EC have won 230 goals from 260 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rodrigo Fagundes on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 52' Arthur Caike has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 52.
  • 57' Argentina international Lucas Romero has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 60' Poor challenge from Lucas Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Kaio Jorge on 65 minutes.
  • 67' Fellipe Mateus gets the nod from Criciuma EC. He replaces Barreto and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' The Brazil forward Gabriel Veron breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 2-0!
  • 74' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Miguel Trauco has done his job and it is now time for Ronald to step up.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Criciuma EC! Pedro Rocha comes on to replace Matheusinho.
  • 80' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Criciuma EC — Marquinhos Gabriel on, Claudinho off on 81 minutes.
  • 82' The deadlock is broken! Allano gets on the scoresheet on 82 minutes.
  • 85' It’s a booking for Criciuma EC player. Wilker Angel gets a card.
  • 86' Cruzeiro EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
  • 86' A change in the Cruzeiro EC ranks — Lucas Silva exits the field as Ze Ivaldo enters on 86.
  • 90' Miguel Trauco was booked on 90.
  • 90' Cruzeiro EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alvaro Barreal is hanging Gabriel Veron on the field on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Cruzeiro EC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Cruzeiro EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.28 Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Cruzeiro EC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cruzeiro EC44% Draw29% Criciúma EC27%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.26
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 9%
91%

Double Chance

Cruzeiro EC or Draw
74%
Draw or Criciúma EC
56%
Cruzeiro EC or Criciúma EC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cruzeiro EC29% Draw51% Criciúma EC20%
Actual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC

Handicap Cruzeiro EC covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 22% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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