Cruzeiro EC vs Parana Clube, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Cruzeiro EC vs Parana Clube — Serie A .
- Cruzeiro EC 22 games · 33 pts (2026/26)
- Parana Clube 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Marcelo de Lima Henrique
- Referee Michael Correia
- Referee Silbert Faria Sisquim
- Referee Thiago Rosa de Oliveira
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 | 23 | 36 |
| 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 | 22 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Parana Clube | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Ceará SC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Chapecoense AF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Santos FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 21 Oct | CR Flamengo | H | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Oct | EC Bahia | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Oct | Fluminense FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Oct | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | CA Paranaense | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cruzeiro EC to score. At the same time, Parana Clube does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Parana Clube seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The 27-year-old Alesson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' Fred needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Rafael Grampola is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Parana Clube.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cruzeiro EC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' Cruzeiro EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Cruzeiro EC in their trying to find a way past Parana Clube's compact .
- 60' Parana Clube fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 65' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cruzeiro EC and Parana Clube are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 80' It’s high time Mano Menezes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jesiel made 49 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' 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.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 2
- 6
-
10
Giorgian De Arrascaeta ↓ David 80'
- 29
- 16
- 21
- 7
- 9
Bench
- 12
- 27
- 25
- 5
-
11
David ↑ 80'
-
20
Bruno Silva ↑ 79'
- 15
-
17
Raniel ↑ 69'
- 14
- 40
Coach
Mano Menezes
Parana Clube Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Sobis | 2 |
| Rafael Sobis | 1 |
| Silvinho | 1 |
| Egidio | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Silvinho | 1 |
Head to Head
Cruzeiro EC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.78
Cruzeiro EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Parana Clube xG
I would bet for:
Cruzeiro EC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cruzeiro EC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Cruzeiro EC or Draw
81%
Draw or Parana Clube
43%
Cruzeiro EC or Parana Clube
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cruzeiro EC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Cruzeiro EC
| Handicap | Cruzeiro EC covers | Push | Parana Clube covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Parana Clube keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

