Wednesday , 30 September 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 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

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' Welcome to Castelao that hosts another battle between Fortaleza EC and Criciúma EC.
  • 5' A quiet spell here at Castelao. Fortaleza EC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 14' Titi is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' 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.
  • 24' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Titi made 266 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Criciúma EC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 44' Miguel Trauco catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 44.
  • 47' What a moment for Moises! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 52' Fortaleza EC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciúma EC backline.
  • 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 62' Fortaleza EC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' Tomas Pochettino has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kervin Andrade on 65 minute.
  • 69' Lucas Sasha picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 74' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marquinhos Gabriel.
  • 76' Fresh legs for Criciuma EC! Jonathan Lemos comes on to replace Allano.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Pedro Augusto. He replaces Lucas Sasha on 77 minute.
  • 82' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Criciúma EC that had 38 games and scored 43 goals.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Felipe Jonatan as he leaves the pitch. Bruno Pacheco steps in for Fortaleza EC.
  • 89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fortaleza EC and Criciúma EC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 90' Arthur Caike was booked on 90.
  • Fortaleza EC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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.