Sunday , 16 August 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 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

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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Pantanal!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dudu made 330 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' It’s high time Claudio Tencati made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Cuiaba EC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Criciúma EC's compact 4-1-4-1.
  • 25' Claudinho is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Criciúma EC so far.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Arthur Caike makes it 0-1.
  • 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Cuiaba EC team. Denilson Alves is replaced by Lucas Fernandes on 46 minute.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Petit will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cuiaba EC and Criciúma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 57' Clayson does the damage! The net is bulging and Cuiaba EC surge ahead!
  • 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cuiaba EC and Criciúma EC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 63' Cuiaba EC make a change. Derik Lacerda trudges off to be replaced by Gustavo Sauerbeck on 63 minutes.
  • 67' Cuiaba EC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Lucas Fernandes on 67.
  • 69' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Higor Meritao by Claudinho on 69 minute.
  • 71' That looks like a foul for a card for Fernando Sobral.
  • 76' Marquinhos Gabriel gets the nod from Criciuma EC. He replaces Dudu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 80' The referee calls foul for Isidro Pitta. He receives a card.
  • 81' The Criciuma EC manager makes a substitution. Fellipe Mateus departs to be replaced by Serginho.
  • 82' The Criciuma EC manager makes a substitution. Allano departs to be replaced by Werik.
  • 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Cuiaba EC team. Ramon is replaced by Bruno Alves on 88 minute.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Walter.
  • The final score is 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.