Criciúma vs Coritiba Prediction – Brazilian Serie B

The home side finds themselves in 16th place with just 6 points from 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses. Their last match concluded in a goalless draw against Volta Redonda, while prior to that, they suffered a 1-0 defeat at CRB. Criciúma has performed significantly better at home, earning 5 points in their home fixtures as opposed to just 1 on the road. Unfortunately, they suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Bragantino in the Brazilian Cup recently. Over their last four home games in the league, they’ve achieved 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, accumulating 5 points from a possible 12. Defensive weaknesses have seen them concede goals in 6 of their last 8 matches, but their attack remains somewhat consistent, scoring in 6 out of their last 8 league games. Notably, in their last 20 home matches across all competitions, 8 of their 17 goals conceded occurred between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Criciúma is currently facing a challenging spell in the season, teetering close to the relegation zone and lacking consistency on the pitch. They were recently eliminated from the Brazilian Cup, exacerbating their unstable situation. With a vulnerable defence and an uncreative attack, they are under pressure to secure a positive outcome at home to improve their standing. The imperative for a strong performance is high, as a satisfactory response on the pitch will be vital for restoring confidence among supporters.