Cruzeiro EC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cruzeiro EC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Mineirao.
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
Cruzeiro EC this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Mineirao as Cruzeiro EC face off against Criciuma EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 9' Brilliant from the ! Kaio Jorge makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 9.
- 14' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 19' Arthur Caike, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 24' 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.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Criciuma EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 39' 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 Matheusinho suffering a number of foals already.
- 44' Marlon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 25 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Rodrigo Fagundes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 46.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cruzeiro EC and Criciuma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Arthur Caike is booked for Criciuma EC — card on 52.
- 57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cruzeiro EC and Criciuma EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 60' Lucas Silva is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 65' Kaio Jorge catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 65.
- 67' A tactical swap from Criciuma EC — Fellipe Mateus on, Barreto off on 67 minutes.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gabriel Veron makes it 2-0.
- 74' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Miguel Trauco is replaced by Ronald on 74 minute.
- 75' Fresh legs for Criciuma EC! Pedro Rocha comes on to replace Matheusinho.
- 80' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 81' Marquinhos Gabriel is replacing Claudinho for the Criciuma EC side.
- 82' What a moment for Allano! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
- 85' A moment of madness from Wilker Angel on 85 minutes earns him a card. Criciuma EC will be frustrated.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Matheus Pereira is booked for Cruzeiro EC — card on 86.
- 86' Ze Ivaldo gets the nod from Cruzeiro EC. He replaces Lucas Silva and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Miguel Trauco picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The Cruzeiro EC bench stirs into life. Gabriel Veron is withdrawn and Alvaro Barreal gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Cruzeiro EC beats Criciuma EC
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 29
-
16
Lucas Silva ↓ Ze Ivaldo 86'
- 97
- 1
- 3
- 12
-
10
Matheus Pereira ↓ Ramiro 90'
-
9
Kaio Jorge ↓ Lautaro Diaz 86'
- 25
-
30
Gabriel Veron ↓ Alvaro Barreal 90'
- 43
Bench
-
17
Ramiro ↑ 90'
- 7
- 98
-
21
Alvaro Barreal ↑ 90'
- 2
-
5
Ze Ivaldo ↑ 86'
- 6
- 77
- 33
-
26
Lautaro Diaz ↑ 86'
- 34
- 22
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
-
14
Miguel Trauco ↓ Ronald 74'
-
200
Barreto ↓ Fellipe Mateus 67'
- 4
-
45
Arthur Caike ↓ Yannick Bolasie 67'
-
17
Matheusinho ↓ Pedro Rocha 75'
- 8
- 25
- 3
-
27
Claudinho ↓ Marquinhos Gabriel 81'
- 22
Bench
- 32
- 29
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↑ 67'
- 20
-
28
Pedro Rocha ↑ 75'
-
10
Marquinhos Gabriel ↑ 81'
- 35
- 50
-
6
Ronald ↑ 74'
- 5
- 33
-
7
Fellipe Mateus ↑ 67'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yannick Bolasie | 1 |
| Kaio Jorge | 1 |
| Gabriel Veron | 1 |
| Allano | 1 |
Cruzeiro EC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.