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Parana Clube vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2018
Wed 13 Jun 2018 · 22:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Parana Clube vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .

Match Details

  • Referee Dewson Fernando Freitas da Silva
  • Referee Heronildo Sebastiao Freitas da Silva
  • Referee Luis Diego Nascimento Lopes
  • Referee Rafael Bastos Cardoso

Head-to-Head

2
1
Parana Clube 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Cruzeiro EC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 1–1 D
11 Jun CR Flamengo A 0–2 L
10 Jun CR Flamengo A 0–2 L
08 Jun EC Bahia H 1–0 W
07 Jun EC Bahia H 1–0 W
05 Jun Fluminense FC H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Jun Parana Clube A 1–1 D
10 Jun Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
09 Jun Chapecoense AF A 0–2 L
07 Jun CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
07 Jun CR Vasco da Gama H 1–1 D
04 Jun Ceará SC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/6
31-45
6/5
46-60
5/2
61-75
6/2
76+
10/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cruzeiro EC
Matheus Pereira 9 G 4 A
Kaio Jorge 7 G 1 A
Christian 5 G 3 A
Neizer Villarreal 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Parana Clube to score. At the same time, Cruzeiro EC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Brazil international Patrick has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' The travelling Cruzeiro EC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' Parana Clube are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cruzeiro EC's shape.
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thiago Rodrigues is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cruzeiro EC.
  • 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Parana Clube must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' Parana Clube is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 50' Parana Clube currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Cruzeiro EC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 60' The 34-year-old Neris has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 65' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dede made 258 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 70' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 75' Cruzeiro EC is showing some good football. However, Cruzeiro EC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mano Menezes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 85' Leandro Vilela needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 90' Rayan has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • The points are shared — Parana Clube 1-1 Cruzeiro EC. Honours even.

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26 Parana Clube xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89 Cruzeiro EC xG
I would bet for: Parana Clube or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Parana Clube44% Draw30% Cruzeiro EC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Parana Clube or Draw
74%
Draw or Cruzeiro EC
56%
Parana Clube or Cruzeiro EC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Parana Clube29% Draw52% Cruzeiro EC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14%
1 – 0
13.4%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Parana Clube

Handicap Parana Clube covers Push Cruzeiro EC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 57%
-0.5 43% — 57%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Parana Clube keeps clean sheet
41% ✓
Cruzeiro EC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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