Thursday , 2 July 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 SE Palmeiras 18 41
2 CR Flamengo 17 34
3 Fluminense FC 18 31
4 CA Paranaense 18 30
5 RB Bragantino 18 29
6 EC Bahia 17 26
7 Coritiba FBC 18 26
8 Sao Paulo FC 18 25
9 CA Mineiro 18 24
10 SC Corinthians Paulista 18 24
11 Cruzeiro EC 18 24
12 Botafogo FR 17 22
13 EC Vitoria 17 22
14 SC Internacional 18 21
15 Santos FC 18 21
16 Grêmio FBPA 18 21
17 CR Vasco da Gama 18 20
18 Clube do Remo 18 18
19 Mirassol FC 17 16
20 Chapecoense AF 17 9

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
28% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Christian 5 G 3 A
Kaio Jorge 4 G
Matheus Pereira 3 G 2 A
Neizer Villarreal 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 Criciúma EC for another epic battle.
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 9' Cruzeiro EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Kaio Jorge on 9.
  • 14' 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 Yannick Bolasie suffering a number of foals already.
  • 19' It looks surprising Cruzeiro EC does not make any changes. Rodrigo Fagundes has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cruzeiro EC that had 250 games and scored 211 goals.
  • 29' 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.
  • 34' Criciúma EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Henrique made 326 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 46' Criciuma EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 52' Arthur Caike is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
  • 57' Barreto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 17 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 60' It’s a booking for Cruzeiro EC player. Lucas Silva gets a card.
  • 65' Kaio Jorge is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Barreto is replaced by Fellipe Mateus.
  • 69' Goal! Gabriel Veron scores his 8 goal in 386 matches.
  • 74' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Miguel Trauco is replaced by Ronald.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Matheusinho is replaced by Pedro Rocha.
  • 80' Cruzeiro EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 81' Marquinhos Gabriel is replacing Claudinho for the Criciuma EC side.
  • 82' GOAL! Allano scores on 82.
  • 85' The referee calls foul for Wilker Angel. He receives a card.
  • 86' It’s gonna be a card for Matheus Pereira.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Ze Ivaldo. He replaces Lucas Silva on 86 minute.
  • 90' Criciuma EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' The whistle greets Gabriel Veron as he departs to be replaced by Alvaro Barreal.
  • With this win, Cruzeiro EC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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.