Saturday , 14 November 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 34 76
2 SE Palmeiras 34 73
3 Cruzeiro EC 34 60
4 Fluminense FC 34 57
5 CA Paranaense 34 54
6 EC Bahia 34 53
7 CA Mineiro 34 50
8 RB Bragantino 34 47
9 Santos FC 34 47
10 São Paulo FC 34 44
11 Botafogo FR 34 42
12 Coritiba FBC 34 42
13 CR Vasco da Gama 33 41
14 Mirassol FC 34 40
15 SC Internacional 34 38
16 EC Vitoria 34 38
17 SC Corinthians Paulista 34 37
18 Gremio FBPA 34 37
19 Clube do Remo 34 29
20 Chapecoense AF 33 21

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 São 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' KICK OFF: Criciúma EC gets underway.
  • 5' Fortaleza EC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 10' It’s high time Juan Vojvoda made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 14' The referee has no hesitation. Titi is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 14.
  • 19' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 24' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fortaleza EC that had 266 games and scored 352 goals.
  • 29' Fortaleza EC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 44' Miguel Trauco was booked on 44.
  • 47' Moises puts Fortaleza EC on the lead.
  • 52' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 52 minutes.
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' Criciúma EC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 62.
  • 65' The supporters are chanting for Tomas Pochettino. He replaces Kervin Andrade on 65 minute.
  • 69' The referee has no hesitation. Lucas Sasha is booked for Fortaleza EC — card on 69.
  • 74' Criciúma EC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 76' Marquinhos Gabriel picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' The whistle greets Allano as he departs to be replaced by Jonathan Lemos.
  • 77' It is a substitution in Fortaleza EC team. Lucas Sasha is replaced by Pedro Augusto on 77 minute.
  • 82' Claudinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 84' Bruno Pacheco is ready to make an impact after coming on for Felipe Jonatan at the 84 minute mark.
  • 89' Fortaleza EC have won 352 goals from 266 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Criciuma EC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 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.