BRAZIL SERIE B
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Referee: J. Vitor Gobi
Criciuma
Match Timeline
Ceara
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
20'
Julio Cesar ↔ Richardson
Ceara
25'
Fellipe Mateus · Assist: Waguininho
Criciuma
🔄
60'
Fernando ↔ Matheusinho
Ceara
🔄
60'
Gabriel Amaral ↔ Lucca
Ceara
🔄
61'
Waguininho ↔ Caue Santos
Criciuma
🔄
62'
R. Otero ↔ Diego Goncalves
Criciuma
🔄
76'
Gilmar ↔ Pedro Esli
Ceara
🔄
76'
R. Ramos ↔ Enzo Lodovico
Ceara
🔄
79'
Fellipe Mateus ↔ Thiaguinho
Criciuma
80'
Joao Gabriel · Assist: Matheusinho
Ceara
🔄
86'
Eduardo ↔ Nicolas
Criciuma
🔄
87'
Bruno Alves ↔ Jhonata Robert
Criciuma

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home Win
Probability 70%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 63.2%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 55.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home Win
70%
-
BTTS Yes
63.2%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
55.6%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Criciuma Win 70%
Draw 4.6%
Ceara Win 25.4%
Expected Goals (xG)
Criciuma1.17
Ceara1.03
Recent Form (Last 5)
Criciuma Criciuma
WWDLW
14 GF / 10 GA
Ceara Ceara
WLDWL
14 GF / 14 GA
Key Stats
1.17
Average Goals Scored
1.17
0.83
Average Goals Conceded
1.17
7
BTTS Yes
7
3
Over 2.5
5
3.67
Shots on Goal
4.67

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Criciuma Criciuma 12 matches
Ceara Ceara 12 matches
Criciuma Statistic Ceara
5 Wins 4
5 Draws 4
2 Losses 4
14 Goals For 14
10 Goals Against 14
1.17 Avg Goals Scored 1.17
0.83 Avg Goals Conceded 1.17
7 BTTS Yes 7
7 Over 1.5 9
3 Over 2.5 5
2 Over 3.5 1
4 Clean Sheets 3
2 Failed To Score 3
3.67 Shots On Goal 4.67
13.25 Total Shots 13.92
6.58 Corners 5.58
51.8% Ball Possession 49.2%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Criciuma's more proactive style and Ceara's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Overall, the preferred tip is Away Win, while the clean-sheet lean points toward Ceara. Ceara arrive with more visible recent inconsistency, which may leave them vulnerable if the match starts badly. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Criciuma arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 4 with 20 points compared to Ceara in 14 on 13, which underlines the gap in season consistency. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Ceara having the stronger overall control.

Criciuma Analysis

Criciuma come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 4 with 20 points from 12 matches. The record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 2 defeats, together with a 14:10 goal balance, points toward mixed form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through Bruno Alves (3 goals), Fellipe Mateus (2 goals), Nicolas (2 goals), with creative support from Rómulo Otero (2 assists), Romarinho (2 assists), Nicolas (1 assists), while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, the record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses points toward a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their broader style still suggests balanced attacking football.

Ceara Analysis

With 13 points from 11 games and a place of 14, Ceara still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 3 wins, 4 draws, and 4 defeats with a 12:13 goal balance points toward poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Going forward they depend heavily on Melk (3 goals), Juan Alano (2 goals), Matheus Araujo (2 goals), with creative support from Melk (2 assists), Fernandinho (1 assists), Julio Cesar (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. Away from home, they have managed 1 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, a return that supports a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 11 head-to-head meetings, Criciuma won 2 times, Ceara won 5 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 14:16 from Criciuma's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 8 matches, with an average of 2.73 goals per game.

1X2: Home Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (95.4%)
Predicted formations: Criciuma 3-4-2-1 / Ceara 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Criciuma wins 2, draws 4, Ceara wins 5
Stats
Criciuma Criciuma
Ceara Ceara
Shots on Goal
5
Shots on Goal
2
Shots off Goal
4
Shots off Goal
2
Blocked Shots
2
Blocked Shots
3
2 Corner Kicks 2
12 Fouls 13
2 Offsides 0
60% Ball Possession 40%
11 Total Shots 7
5 Shots on Goal 2
4 Shots off Goal 2
2 Blocked Shots 3
2 Goalkeeper Saves 4
🟨 0 Yellow Cards 0 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥

Lineups

Criciuma
Formation
Ceara
Airton
Airton
Bruno Alves
Bruno Alves
Rodrigo
Rodrigo
Cesar Martins
Cesar Martins
Willean Lepo
Willean Lepo
Gui Lobo
Gui Lobo
Eduardo
Eduardo
Marcelo Hermes
Marcelo Hermes
R. Otero
R. Otero
Fellipe Mateus
Fellipe Mateus
Waguininho
🎯
Waguininho
Richard
Richard
Gilmar
Gilmar
Luiz Otavio
Luiz Otavio
Eder
Eder
R. Ramos
R. Ramos
Julio Cesar
Julio Cesar
Joao Gabriel
Joao Gabriel
Fernando
Fernando
Melk
Melk
Gabriel Amaral
Gabriel Amaral
Sanchez
Sanchez
Criciuma 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
32
Airton
34
Bruno Alves
↓ 87'
3
Rodrigo
37
Cesar Martins
97
Willean Lepo
8
Gui Lobo
5
Eduardo
↓ 86'
200
Marcelo Hermes
91
R. Otero
↓ 62'
7
Fellipe Mateus
⚽ 25' ↓ 79'
13
Waguininho
🎯 25' ↓ 61'
Substitutes
70
Pedro Santos
1
Alisson
6
Marcinho
10
Jhonata Robert
↑ 87'
31
Hiago Alves
77
Diego Goncalves
↑ 62'
11
Romarinho
9
Nicolas
↑ 86'
88
Caue Santos
↑ 61'
43
Ruan Carvalho
50
Thiaguinho
↑ 79'
17
Lucas Bugs
Ceara 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
1
Richard
63
Gilmar
↓ 76'
4
Luiz Otavio
33
Eder
2
R. Ramos
↓ 76'
18
Julio Cesar
↓ 20'
81
Joao Gabriel
⚽ 80'
17
Fernando
↓ 60'
40
Melk
83
Gabriel Amaral
↓ 60'
12
Sanchez
Substitutes
94
Bruno Ferreira
98
Matheusinho
🎯 80' ↑ 60'
35
Giulio
45
Vini Uchella
80
Pedro Esli
↑ 76'
26
Richardson
↑ 20'
13
Luiz Otavio
8
Matheus Araujo
99
Lucca
↑ 60'
60
Enzo Lodovico
↑ 76'
Last matches: Criciuma
08.07.26
Ser
Criciuma
Ponte Preta
2
1
W
04.07.26
Ser
Criciuma
Sport Recife
1
0
W
27.06.26
Ser
Criciuma
São Bernardo
1
0
W
23.06.26
Ser
Criciuma
America Mineiro
1
0
W
06.06.26
Ser
Criciuma
Londrina
1
0
W
30.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Avai
2
1
W
24.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Operario-PR
1
1
D
17.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Atletico Goianiense
1
1
D
10.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Juventude
0
0
D
02.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Cuiaba
1
1
D
26.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
CRB
3
1
W
19.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Fortaleza EC
2
3
L
10.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Botafogo SP
1
0
W
07.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Goias
0
1
L
02.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Athletic Club
1
1
D
22.03.26
Ser
Criciuma
Nautico Recife
1
0
W
Last matches: Ceara
04.07.26
Ser
Ceara
Goias
0
2
L
28.06.26
Ser
Ceara
Juventude
0
2
L
20.06.26
Ser
Ceara
Botafogo SP
0
1
L
10.06.26
Ser
Ceara
Avai
2
1
W
31.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Operario-PR
1
2
L
23.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Novorizontino
1
2
L
17.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Fortaleza EC
2
1
W
09.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Atletico Goianiense
0
1
L
03.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Sport Recife
0
2
L
26.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Vila Nova
3
3
D
19.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Londrina
0
0
D
11.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Nautico Recife
1
0
W
04.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Cuiaba
2
0
W
02.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Ponte Preta
1
1
D
21.03.26
Ser
Ceara
São Bernardo
1
1
D
H2H: Criciuma vs Ceara
16.06.26
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
02.09.23
H2H
Ceara
Criciuma
1
0
L
21.05.23
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
2
L
18.11.17
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
02.08.17
H2H
Ceara
Criciuma
3
1
L
08.11.16
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
3
L
16.07.16
H2H
Ceara
Criciuma
1
0
L
17.10.15
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
3
0
W
10.07.15
H2H
Ceara
Criciuma
1
1
D
06.10.12
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
1
W
07.07.12
H2H
Ceara
Criciuma
2
2
D
Last matches: Criciuma
04.07.26
Ser
Criciuma
Sport Recife
1
0
W
27.06.26
Ser
Criciuma
São Bernardo
1
0
W
06.06.26
Ser
Criciuma
Londrina
1
0
W
17.05.26
Ser
Criciuma
Atletico Goianiense
1
1
D
26.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
CRB
3
1
W
10.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Botafogo SP
1
0
W
02.04.26
Ser
Criciuma
Athletic Club
1
1
D
H2H at home: Criciuma
16.06.26
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
21.05.23
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
2
L
18.11.17
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
08.11.16
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
3
L
17.10.15
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
3
0
W
06.10.12
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
1
W
Last matches: Ceara
04.07.26
Ser
Ceara
Goias
0
2
L
28.06.26
Ser
Ceara
Juventude
0
2
L
23.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Novorizontino
1
2
L
03.05.26
Ser
Ceara
Sport Recife
0
2
L
19.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Londrina
0
0
D
04.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Cuiaba
2
0
W
02.04.26
Ser
Ceara
Ponte Preta
1
1
D
H2H away: Ceara
16.06.26
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
21.05.23
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
2
W
18.11.17
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
1
1
D
08.11.16
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
3
W
17.10.15
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
3
0
L
06.10.12
H2H
Criciuma
Ceara
2
1
L

Standings

Serie B
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 17 9 6 2 20:12 8 33
W W W W D
2 17 9 4 4 25:19 6 31
L W L W L
3 17 9 4 4 22:18 4 31
W W W W L
4 17 8 6 3 28:16 12 30
L W W W D
5 17 8 5 4 17:8 9 29
W D W W W
6 17 8 4 5 20:17 3 28
L W W D L
7 17 7 5 5 23:16 7 26
D L L L D
8 17 6 8 3 21:15 6 26
D L L D D
9 17 7 4 6 18:23 -5 25
D W W L D
10 17 6 6 5 19:19 0 24
W L W D D
11 17 5 9 3 14:11 3 24
D W D L W
12 16 5 7 4 16:16 0 22
L W L D D
13 17 6 3 8 21:21 0 21
L D L L D
14 17 5 5 7 20:18 2 20
D W L W W
15 17 5 5 7 26:31 -5 20
D L W D D
16 16 5 3 8 24:24 0 18
W D W W L
17
Ceara Away
16 4 5 7 15:20 -5 17
L L L D W
18 17 4 4 9 18:24 -6 16
W L L W L
19 17 2 2 13 11:33 -22 8
L L L L L
20 16 1 3 12 10:27 -17 6
L L L W L
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