Fluminense FC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fluminense FC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Maracana.
- Fluminense FC 23 games · 38 pts (2026/26)
- Criciúma EC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
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
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
22%
Clean Sheets
Fluminense FC this season
Fluminense FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fluminense FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
3/3
61-75
1/3
76+
9/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Fluminense FC
| John Kennedy | 9 G | 1 A |
| Agustin Canobbio | 4 G | 2 A |
| Luciano Acosta | 3 G | 4 A |
| Jefferson Savarino | 3 G | 2 A |
| Rodrigo Castillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Fluminense FC welcome Criciúma EC for this crunch clash at Maracana.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' It’s high time Mano Menezes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ronald made 266 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 18' Time for substitution for Criciuma EC. Wilker Angel is replaced by Tobias Figueiredo.
- 23' Newton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fluminense FC tonight.
- 28' Criciúma EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Fluminense FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciúma EC backline.
- 38' A change in the Fluminense FC ranks — Ganso exits the field as Renato Augusto enters on 38.
- 43' The 37-year-old Yannick Bolasie has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Fellipe Mateus was booked on 45.
- 50' The travelling Criciúma EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 55' 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.
- 58' Facundo Bernal picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 64' Time for substitution for Fluminense FC. Elias Kaua is replaced by German Cano.
- 65' Another substitution for Criciuma EC to replace Felipe Vizeu by Pedro Rocha on 65 minute.
- 70' Criciúma EC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' Ganso has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' It is a substitution in Fluminense FC team. Facundo Bernal is replaced by Marquinhos on 78 minute.
- 83' The Criciuma EC manager makes a substitution. Ronald departs to be replaced by Miguel Trauco.
- 88' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- The points are shared — Fluminense FC 0-0 Criciúma EC. Honours even.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elias Kaua | 1 |
| Matheusinho | 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.

