Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Cuiaba EC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Cuiaba EC
2 – 1
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 21:30 UTC Pantanal 4,095 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 35' Arthur Caike
Clayson 57' 1–1
Lucas Fernandes 67' 2–1
Fernando Sobral 71' Y
Isidro Pitta 80' Y
Walter 90' Y
Lucas Mineiro 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cuiaba EC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Pantanal.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 28 60
2 SE Palmeiras 28 57
3 CA Paranaense 28 49
4 Fluminense FC 28 48
5 EC Bahia 28 46
6 Cruzeiro EC 28 45
7 CA Mineiro 27 40
8 Santos FC 27 38
9 Coritiba FBC 28 38
10 RB Bragantino 27 36
11 Sao Paulo FC 27 36
12 Botafogo FR 28 35
13 EC Vitoria 28 33
14 SC Corinthians Paulista 28 32
15 Mirassol FC 28 32
16 CR Vasco da Gama 27 31
17 Gremio FBPA 28 29
18 SC Internacional 28 28
19 Clube do Remo 28 23
20 Chapecoense AF 27 18

Head-to-Head

2
Cuiaba EC 2 games · Avg 5.0 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-31 Cuiaba EC 2–1 Criciúma EC 2024-06-09 Criciúma EC 2–5 Cuiaba EC

Recent Form

Cuiaba EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Criciúma EC H 2–1 W
24 Aug SE Palmeiras A 0–5 L
17 Aug CA Mineiro A 1–1 D
10 Aug Gremio FBPA H 1–3 L
03 Aug EC Vitoria A 0–1 L
28 Jul CA Paranaense H 1–2 L
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Cuiaba EC A 1–2 L
28 Aug RB Bragantino H 1–0 W
25 Aug Gremio FBPA H 0–1 L
18 Aug CR Vasco da Gama H 2–2 D
10 Aug Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
03 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Cuiaba EC gets underway.
  • 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-1-4-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cuiaba EC and Criciúma EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' Arthur Caike has been relatively quiet despite scoring 34 goals in his last 336 appearances.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cuiaba EC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Cuiaba EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 4-1-4-1 shape.
  • 30' Cuiaba EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 35' What a strike from Arthur Caike! The score is 0-1.
  • 40' Criciúma EC is showing some good football. However, Criciúma EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Petit might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Cuiaba EC. Denilson Alves is replaced by Lucas Fernandes.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cuiaba EC and Criciúma EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 56' Gustavo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Criciúma EC so far.
  • 57' Magnificent from Clayson! That is 14 goals in 152 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Max Alves is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cuiaba EC.
  • 63' Cuiaba EC ring the changes. Derik Lacerda has done his job and it is now time for Gustavo Sauerbeck to step up.
  • 67' What a moment for Lucas Fernandes! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Claudinho. He replaces Higor Meritao on 69 minute.
  • 71' It’s gonna be a card for Fernando Sobral.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Marquinhos Gabriel. He replaces Dudu on 76 minute.
  • 80' Isidro Pitta picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 81' The crowd applauds Fellipe Mateus as he leaves the pitch. Serginho steps in for Criciuma EC.
  • 82' The whistle greets Allano as he departs to be replaced by Werik.
  • 87' A quiet spell here at Pantanal. Cuiaba EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 88' Bruno Alves is replacing Ramon for the Cuiaba EC side.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Walter.
  • It finishes all square. Cuiaba EC and Criciúma EC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Cuiaba EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Petit

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85 Cuiaba EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cuiaba EC52% Draw24% Criciúma EC24%
Actual: Cuiaba EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Cuiaba EC or Draw
76%
Draw or Criciúma EC
48%
Cuiaba EC or Criciúma EC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cuiaba EC37% Draw43% Criciúma EC20%
Actual: Criciúma EC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cuiaba EC

Handicap Cuiaba EC covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 22% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cuiaba EC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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