Sunday , 11 October 2026

EC Juventude vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
EC Juventude
1 – 2
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Sat 27 Jul 2024 · 22:00 UTC Alfredo Jaconi 6,564 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 57' Yannick Bolasie
Luis Oyama 60' 1–1
1–2 83' Yannick Bolasie
Y 30' Wilker Angel
Lucas Barbosa 59' Y
Y 68' Rodrigo Fagundes

Overview

Match Preview

EC Juventude vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Alfredo Jaconi.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 CR Flamengo 29 61
2 SE Palmeiras 29 60
3 Fluminense FC 29 51
4 CA Paranaense 29 50
5 Cruzeiro EC 29 48
6 EC Bahia 29 46
7 CA Mineiro 29 44
8 Santos FC 29 42
9 Sao Paulo FC 30 39
10 Coritiba FBC 29 38
11 RB Bragantino 29 37
12 EC Vitoria 30 36
13 Botafogo FR 29 35
14 CR Vasco da Gama 29 35
15 Mirassol FC 29 33
16 SC Corinthians Paulista 29 32
17 SC Internacional 29 31
18 Gremio FBPA 29 30
19 Clube do Remo 30 25
20 Chapecoense AF 28 18

Head-to-Head

1
1
EC Juventude 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-07-27 EC Juventude 1–2 Criciúma EC 2024-04-13 Criciúma EC 1–1 EC Juventude

Recent Form

EC Juventude
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jul Criciúma EC H 1–2 L
24 Jul Cruzeiro EC A 0–2 L
21 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 0–0 D
16 Jul CA Mineiro H 1–1 D
07 Jul Gremio FBPA H 3–0 W
04 Jul EC Bahia A 0–2 L
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jul EC Juventude A 2–1 W
24 Jul Fortaleza EC H 1–1 D
20 Jul CR Flamengo A 1–2 L
17 Jul SC Corinthians Paulista A 1–2 L
11 Jul Fluminense FC H 1–1 D
07 Jul EC Vitoria A 1–2 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Alfredo Jaconi as EC Juventude face off against Criciuma EC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. EC Juventude is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' Wilker Angel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 35' Criciuma EC have won 43 goals from 38 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 40' The 33-year-old Jadson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' Fresh legs for Criciuma EC! Higor Meritao comes on to replace Barreto.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 55' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Gilberto is replaced by Gabriel Taliari on 55 minute.
  • 57' Goal! Yannick Bolasie scores his 25 goal in 361 matches.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Barbosa is booked for EC Juventude — card on 59.
  • 60' What an equalizer from Luis Oyama!
  • 65' Higor Meritao has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 152 appearances.
  • 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rodrigo Fagundes on 68.
  • 69' The supporters are chanting for Marquinhos Gabriel. He replaces Fellipe Mateus on 69 minute.
  • 71' It is a substitution in EC Juventude team. Lucas Barbosa is replaced by Marcelinho on 71 minute.
  • 76' Both keepers have barely been tested. EC Juventude and Criciuma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 79' Criciuma EC ring the changes. Newton has done his job and it is now time for Ronald to step up.
  • 82' A tactical swap from EC Juventude — Diego Goncalves on, Erick off on 82 minutes.
  • 83' A goal from the DR Congo international Yannick Bolasie! He fires home on 83 to make it 1-2!
  • 88' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Claudinho is replaced by Jonathan Lemos.
  • 89' The whistle greets Allano as he departs to be replaced by Tobias Figueiredo.
  • EC Juventude will have plenty to reflect on. Criciuma EC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

EC Juventude Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jair Ventura

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.29 EC Juventude xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: EC Juventude or Criciúma EC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
EC Juventude37% Draw30% Criciúma EC33%
Actual: Criciúma EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

EC Juventude or Draw
67%
Draw or Criciúma EC
63%
EC Juventude or Criciúma EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
EC Juventude27% Draw49% Criciúma EC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — EC Juventude

Handicap EC Juventude covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

EC Juventude keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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