Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sao Paulo FC vs Criciúma EC, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON

Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A · 2024
Sao Paulo FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Criciúma EC
Thu 27 Jun 2024 · 23:00 UTC Morumbi 28,008 HT 45' · FT 45'
Alisson 1' 1–0
Luciano 22' 2–0
2–1 90+2' Arthur Caike
Y 14' Marquinhos Gabriel
Y 21' Ronald
Robert Arboleda 26' Y
Y 34' Newton
Luciano 60' Y
Y 79' Claudinho

Overview

Match Preview

Sao Paulo FC vs Criciúma EC — Serie A at Morumbi.

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
Sao Paulo FC 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Criciúma EC
Last 5 meetings
2024-06-27 Sao Paulo FC 2–1 Criciúma EC

Recent Form

Sao Paulo FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jun Criciúma EC H 2–1 W
23 Jun CR Vasco da Gama A 1–4 L
19 Jun Cuiaba EC H 0–1 L
16 Jun SC Corinthians Paulista A 2–2 D
13 Jun SC Internacional A 0–0 D
02 Jun Cruzeiro EC H 2–0 W
Criciúma EC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Jun Sao Paulo FC A 1–2 L
22 Jun Botafogo FR H 2–1 W
19 Jun AC Goianiense A 2–1 W
16 Jun EC Bahia H 2–2 D
13 Jun CA Paranaense A 1–3 L
09 Jun Cuiaba EC H 2–5 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
23% Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Sao Paulo FC
Jonathan Calleri 7 G 1 A
Luciano 6 G 1 A
Ferreira 4 G
Artur Guimaraes 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Sao Paulo FC have kicked off against Criciúma EC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 1' Brilliant from the ! Alisson makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 1.
  • 6' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Criciúma EC's compact 4-4-2.
  • 11' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 14' Criciuma EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 14.
  • 19' Welington has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 21' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ronald.
  • 22' Goal! Luciano scores his 63 goal in 387 matches.
  • 26' That is a card for Sao Paulo FC. Robert Arboleda will be fuming at that decision.
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Barreto, as he is very good at scoring at Morumbi with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 34' Criciuma EC receives a card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 39' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Criciúma EC backline.
  • 44' Sao Paulo FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 46' The whistle greets Jonathan Lemos as he departs to be replaced by Claudinho.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' Criciúma EC have won 43 goals from 38 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 60' The referee shows Sao Paulo FC player a card on 60.
  • 65' Ferreira is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sao Paulo FC so far.
  • 69' Criciuma EC make a change. Eder trudges off to be replaced by Allano on 69 minutes.
  • 74' Sao Paulo FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Criciúma EC's 4-4-2 shape.
  • 75' The Sao Paulo FC bench stirs into life. Ferreira is withdrawn and Michel Araujo gets his opportunity.
  • 79' The referee calls foul for Claudinho. He receives a card.
  • 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Luis Zubeldía will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 87' Another change for Sao Paulo FC made on 87 minute. Lucas Moura leaves to be changed by Juan Santos.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Sao Paulo FC. Jonathan Calleri is replaced by Diego Costa.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Sao Paulo FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luis Zubeldía

Criciúma EC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claudio Tencati

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57 Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Criciúma EC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sao Paulo FC50% Draw26% Criciúma EC24%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Sao Paulo FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Criciúma EC
50%
Sao Paulo FC or Criciúma EC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sao Paulo FC34% Draw47% Criciúma EC19%
Actual: Sao Paulo FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
6.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC

Handicap Sao Paulo FC covers Push Criciúma EC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 15% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Criciúma EC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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