Novorizontino vs Criciúma Prediction – Brazilian Serie B

The home side currently sits in 7th place, having accumulated 5 points from 1 victory and 2 draws. In their second-to-last match, they won at home against Volta Redonda (1-0). In their last outing, they drew 0-0 against Coritiba. Interestingly, Novorizontino’s away results have been stronger than their home form; over their last 30 matches, they have recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses when playing away, scoring 18 goals and conceding 11. In contrast, their home record shows 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with 16 goals scored and 11 conceded. In the last 10 home matches, they have achieved 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. Their home matches tend to be low-scoring, with 19 of their last 25 games finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 7 of their last 15 games but have managed to turn the result around on 4 occasions. A notable pattern in the last 20 home matches across all competitions is that they conceded 6 out of their 14 goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.

Novorizontino has made a solid start to Serie B, accumulating five points in three rounds whilst remaining unbeaten. In front of their home supporters, they will aim to dictate the pace of the match and take control early on. The intention is to stifle the opposition’s attacks and build their scoreline with patience and efficacy. Their defensive solidity and balance across the pitch have been significant strengths thus far, with the clear objective of clinching three points to maintain their position near the top of the table. A strong home performance could further consolidate their positive momentum and instill confidence as the season progresses.