Sunday , 16 August 2026

Fortaleza EC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Fortaleza EC
1 – 0
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Sat 10 Aug 2024 · 19:00 UTC Castelao 40,311 HT 45' · FT 45'
Moises 47' 1–0
Titi 14' Y
Y 44' Miguel Trauco
Lucas Sasha 69' Y
Y 76' Marquinhos Gabriel
Y 90' Arthur Caike
Y 90' Marcelo Hermes

Overview

Match Preview

Fortaleza EC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Castelao.

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

1
1
Fortaleza EC 2 games · Avg 1.5 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-10 Fortaleza EC 1–0 Criciúma EC 2024-07-24 Criciúma EC 1–1 Fortaleza EC

Recent Form

Fortaleza EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Criciúma EC H 1–0 W
06 Aug Cruzeiro EC A 2–1 W
28 Jul Sao Paulo FC H 1–0 W
24 Jul Criciúma EC A 1–1 D
21 Jul AC Goianiense H 3–1 W
18 Jul EC Vitoria H 3–1 W
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Aug Fortaleza EC A 0–1 L
03 Aug CA Mineiro H 2–1 W
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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Castelao will turn into a battlefield for Fortaleza EC and Criciúma EC.
  • 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 14' Controversy at the stadium! Titi argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 24' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fortaleza EC and Criciúma EC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Matheus Rossetto suffering a number of foals already.
  • 39' Fortaleza EC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Miguel Trauco on 44 minutes earns him a card. Criciuma EC will be frustrated.
  • 47' The deadlock is broken! Moises gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
  • 52' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 57' The 26-year-old Newton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 65' The crowd applauds Kervin Andrade as he leaves the pitch. Tomas Pochettino steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 69' Fortaleza EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kervin Andrade, as he is very good at scoring at Castelao with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 76' The referee shows Criciuma EC player a card on 76.
  • 76' A change in the Criciuma EC ranks — Allano exits the field as Jonathan Lemos enters on 76.
  • 77' Pedro Augusto gets the nod from Fortaleza EC. He replaces Lucas Sasha and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 84' Another change for Fortaleza EC made on 84 minute. Felipe Jonatan leaves to be changed by Bruno Pacheco.
  • 89' Criciúma EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' It’s gonna be a card for Arthur Caike.
  • It finishes all square. Fortaleza EC and Criciúma EC share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Fortaleza EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Juan Vojvoda

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35 Fortaleza EC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC51% Draw28% Criciúma EC21%
Actual: Fortaleza EC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 64%
36%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Fortaleza EC or Draw
79%
Draw or Criciúma EC
49%
Fortaleza EC or Criciúma EC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Fortaleza EC32% Draw52% Criciúma EC16%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
13.6%
1 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
2 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Fortaleza EC

Handicap Fortaleza EC covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 24% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Fortaleza EC keeps clean sheet
44% ✗
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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