Thursday , 2 July 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 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

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 Grêmio 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 Grêmio 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Cuiaba EC is hosting Criciúma EC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Criciúma EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 15' 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 Claudinho suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' The travelling Criciúma EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Arthur Caike puts Criciuma EC on the lead.
  • 40' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cuiaba EC that had 152 games and scored 155 goals.
  • 45' Cuiaba EC 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.
  • 46' Cuiaba EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lucas Fernandes is hanging Denilson Alves on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks surprising Criciúma EC does not make any changes. Fellipe Mateus has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' Cuiaba EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 57' What a strike from Clayson! The score is 1-1.
  • 62' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 63' Another change for Cuiaba EC made on 63 minute. Derik Lacerda leaves to be changed by Gustavo Sauerbeck.
  • 67' Lucas Fernandes puts Cuiaba EC on the lead.
  • 69' Criciuma EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Claudinho is hanging Higor Meritao on the field on 69 minute.
  • 71' It’s a booking for Cuiaba EC player. Fernando Sobral gets a card.
  • 76' Marquinhos Gabriel has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dudu on 76 minute.
  • 80' Cuiaba EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 80.
  • 81' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Fellipe Mateus by Serginho on 81 minute.
  • 82' It is a substitution in Criciuma EC team. Allano is replaced by Werik on 82 minute.
  • 87' 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.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Cuiaba EC team. Ramon is replaced by Bruno Alves on 88 minute.
  • 90' Cuiaba EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Another three points for Cuiaba EC.

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.