EC Bahia vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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EC Bahia vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Arena Fonte Nova.
- EC Bahia 23 games · 34 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Edina Alves Batista
- Assistant 1 Fabrini Bevilaqua Costa
- Assistant 2 Maira Mastella Moreira (Brazil)
8 games this season
🟨 1.0/game
⚽ 2.3 goals/game
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 | 34 |
| 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 | 22 | 30 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | Gremio FBPA | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Santos FC | 22 | 23 |
| 17 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 22 | 23 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 22 | 11 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Criciúma EC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Sep | Fortaleza EC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 15 Sep | CA Mineiro | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | RB Bragantino | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Botafogo FR | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | EC Bahia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | CA Paranaense | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Sep | SE Palmeiras | A | 0–5 | L |
| 31 Aug | Cuiaba EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | RB Bragantino | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
39%
Clean Sheets
EC Bahia this season
EC Bahia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
EC Bahia
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/1
61-75
4/3
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
EC Bahia
| Luciano Juba | 7 G | 1 A |
| Everaldo | 4 G | |
| Willian Jose | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! EC Bahia welcome Criciuma EC for this crunch clash at Arena Fonte Nova.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' EC Bahia are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciuma EC backline.
- 15' Barreto is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Criciuma EC so far.
- 20' Brazil international Gabriel Xavier has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Gustavo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' 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.
- 32' Cauly is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 37' It is a cagey affair so far. EC Bahia in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Criciuma EC's compact 4-3-1-2.
- 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Claudinho is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Criciuma EC.
- 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Allano is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 57' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 62' Marcos Felipe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 64' A change in the EC Bahia ranks — Everaldo exits the field as Luciano Rodriguez enters on 64.
- 69' Criciuma EC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Arthur Caike is hanging Fellipe Mateus on the field on 69 minute.
- 70' Another change for Criciuma EC made on 70 minute. Yannick Bolasie leaves to be changed by Dudu.
- 74' Time for substitution for EC Bahia. Cauly is replaced by Ademir Santos.
- 78' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Allano has done his job and it is now time for Felipe Vizeu to step up.
- 79' Carlos De Pena gets the nod from EC Bahia. He replaces Caio Alexandre and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Ademir Santos picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 86' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Marquinhos Gabriel has done his job and it is now time for Pedro Rocha to step up.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Arthur Caike is booked for Criciuma EC — card on 88.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for EC Bahia and Criciuma EC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
EC Bahia Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
-
16
Thaciano ↓ Rafael Ratao 64'
-
6
Jean Lucas ↓ Yago Felipe 79'
- 10
- 22
- 4
-
8
Cauly ↓ Ademir Santos 74'
- 13
-
9
Everaldo ↓ Luciano Rodriguez 64'
-
19
Caio Alexandre ↓ Carlos De Pena 79'
- 46
- 3
Bench
-
20
Yago Felipe ↑ 79'
-
7
Ademir Santos ↑ 74'
- 2
- 31
- 25
- 15
- 40
-
21
Rafael Ratao ↑ 64'
-
14
Carlos De Pena ↑ 79'
- 33
- 23
-
17
Luciano Rodriguez ↑ 64'
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
-
2
Allano ↓ Felipe Vizeu 78'
- 88
- 29
-
11
Yannick Bolasie ↓ Dudu 70'
- 10
- 85
- 1
- 3
- 27
- 22
-
7
Fellipe Mateus ↓ Arthur Caike 69'
Bench
-
9
Felipe Vizeu ↑ 78'
-
20
Dudu ↑ 70'
-
28
Pedro Rocha ↑ 86'
-
45
Arthur Caike ↑ 69'
-
50
Jhonata Robert ↑ 69'
- 13
- 77
- 5
- 25
- 12
- 33
- 15
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Everaldo | 1 |
| Caio Alexandre | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
| Marcelo Hermes | 1 |
| Cauly | 1 |
EC Bahia Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
EC Bahia xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: EC Bahia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.35
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
EC Bahia or Draw
80%
Draw or Criciúma EC
47%
EC Bahia or Criciúma EC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: EC Bahia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
11.7%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — EC Bahia
| Handicap | EC Bahia covers | Push | Criciúma EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
EC Bahia keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

