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Criciúma vs Athletic Prediction – Brazilian Serie B
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Here you find the best prediction for Criciúma vs Athletic for the Brasileirão Serie B, along with a detailed analysis of the match and betting tips.
Read below for our comprehensive analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Criciúma vs Athletic.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Criciúma vs Athletic
The best prediction for Criciúma vs Athletic in the Brasileirão Serie B is a draw with low scoring. Given both teams’ struggles in recent games, it’s likely they will approach this match with caution, aiming to avoid mistakes and focus on their defensive play. Thus, betting on fewer than 2.5 goals appears to be a sensible choice.
The best prediction for Criciúma vs Athletic
Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (bet for live, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (risky bet)
Match preview: Criciúma vs Athletic
Criciúma and Athletic will face off at Heriberto Hülse stadium in a 3rd round Serie B clash. There are no recent head-to-head records between these two teams. The home advantage for Criciúma could be significant, as both sides show notable differences in their performances at home versus away.
Team analysis: Criciúma
Currently positioned 16th, the home team is yet to secure a victory this season. In their opening round, they suffered a defeat at home against the worker PR (1-2). The following round led to another loss (2-1) when they visited Athletico PR. Interestingly, Criciúma has displayed better results away from home, with a record of 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as visitors in their last 30 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 21. In contrast, their home record stands at 4 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with 15 goals scored and conceded. In their last 10 home fixtures across all competitions, Criciúma has 2 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. Their attack has been consistent, having found the net in 8 of their last 10 games. Notably, they have conceded 9 of their 21 goals in the last 20 home matches within the final 15 minutes (76’–90′).
Criciúma is desperate to bounce back after their loss away from home in the previous round and will need to solidify their defence and achieve a more balanced performance to earn their first points.
Team analysis: Athletic
Currently lying in 20th place, the visiting team is also still searching for their first win. They faced a defeat away to Atletico GO (4-2) in the first round, followed by another loss (1-2) at home to CRB. Athletic tends to perform better at home, with their last 30 matches yielding 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, compared to an impressive 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses at home. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Athletic has managed 3 victories, 1 draw, and suffered 6 defeats. Their defensive strength has been lacking, as they have conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 matches, although their attack has scored in 8 out of those 10 games. Across 15 matches, they have only managed to overturn the score in 1 of the five games where they conceded the first goal.
Athletic struggled against CRB even in home conditions, highlighting their difficulties in dealing with opponents’ marking and creating offensive opportunities. Playing away, the team will need to demonstrate greater intensity and organisation if they wish to cause an upset.
Best predictions for this match
Under 1.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting)
Under 3.5 goals (bet for live, double or triple bet)
Under 3.0 Asian goals (risky bet)
