Fluminense FC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fluminense FC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 28 games · 48 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Criciúma EC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Nov | Fortaleza EC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Gremio FBPA | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | EC Vitoria | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | CA Paranaense | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Fluminense FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Nov | EC Vitoria | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Nov | Cruzeiro EC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | SC Internacional | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Sao Paulo FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/5
46-60
3/5
61-75
4/5
76+
14/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Hulk | 7 G | 4 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 5 G | 3 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 4 G | 5 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 4 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Maracana that hosts another battle between Fluminense FC and Criciuma EC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' Ganso is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Criciuma EC so far.
- 18' The Criciuma EC manager makes a substitution. Wilker Angel departs to be replaced by Tobias Figueiredo.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fluminense FC and Criciuma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 33' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciuma EC backline.
- 38' The supporters are chanting for Renato Augusto. He replaces Ganso on 38 minute.
- 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fellipe Mateus on 45.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tobias Figueiredo, as he is very good at scoring at Maracana with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' Fluminense FC 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.
- 58' Fluminense FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 58.
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gustavo made 38 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' The Fluminense FC bench stirs into life. Elias Kaua is withdrawn and German Cano gets his opportunity.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Pedro Rocha. He replaces Felipe Vizeu on 65 minute.
- 70' Over 70 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 75' Criciuma EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Marquinhos is replacing Facundo Bernal for the Fluminense FC side.
- 83' The whistle greets Ronald as he departs to be replaced by Miguel Trauco.
- 88' Brazil international Dudu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Fluminense FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 6
- 29
- 3
-
10
Ganso ↓ Renato Augusto 38'
-
11
Keno ↓ Kevin Serna 78'
- 21
-
8
Martinelli ↓ Lima 64'
-
19
Elias Kaua ↓ German Cano 64'
-
5
Facundo Bernal ↓ Marquinhos 78'
Bench
- 26
- 98
- 25
- 30
- 16
-
7
Renato Augusto ↑ 38'
-
14
German Cano ↑ 64'
-
77
Marquinhos ↑ 78'
-
45
Lima ↑ 64'
- 35
-
90
Kevin Serna ↑ 78'
- 31
Coach
Mano Menezes
Criciúma EC Lineups
4-3-1-2Starting XI
-
88
Barreto ↓ Patrick de Paula 65'
- 11
-
9
Felipe Vizeu ↓ Pedro Rocha 65'
- 20
- 4
-
6
Ronald ↓ Miguel Trauco 83'
- 8
- 1
- 3
- 22
- 7
Bench
-
14
Miguel Trauco ↑ 83'
-
29
Tobias Figueiredo ↑ 18'
-
28
Pedro Rocha ↑ 65'
-
10
Marquinhos Gabriel ↑ 83'
- 45
- 35
- 50
-
85
Patrick de Paula ↑ 65'
- 13
- 17
- 25
- 33
Coach
Claudio Tencati
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matheusinho | 1 |
| Elias Kaua | 1 |
Fluminense FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
Fluminense FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for:
Fluminense FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Fluminense FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Criciúma EC
58%
Fluminense FC or Criciúma EC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
14.2%
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Fluminense FC
| Handicap | Fluminense FC covers | Push | Criciúma EC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Fluminense FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

