Parana Clube vs Cruzeiro EC, 2018
Overview
Match Preview
Parana Clube vs Cruzeiro EC — Serie A .
- Parana Clube 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Cruzeiro EC 28 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dewson Fernando Freitas da Silva
- Referee Heronildo Sebastiao Freitas da Silva
- Referee Luis Diego Nascimento Lopes
- Referee Rafael Bastos Cardoso
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
21%
Clean Sheets
Cruzeiro EC this season
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.
Lineups
Parana Clube Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 2
- 10
- 8
- 6
- 11
- 7
- 3
- 9
Bench
- 12
- 15
- 13
- 18
- 19
- 17
- 16
- 23
- 14
- 21
- 22
- 20
Coach
Rogerio Micale
Cruzeiro EC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 26
- 3
- 2
-
25
Marcelo Hermes ↓ Rafinha 86'
- 29
- 19
- 16
-
21
Federico Mancuello ↓ Patrick 57'
- 17
- 7
Bench
Coach
Mano Menezes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rafael Sobis | 2 |
| Silvinho | 1 |
| Rafael Sobis | 1 |
| Silvinho | 1 |
| Egidio | 1 |
| Giorgian De Arrascaeta | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
Head to Head
Parana Clube Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

