Serie B
Criciúma vs Ceará
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 - 01:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma vs Ceará Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
A historic matchup reaches the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
Criciúma and Ceará face each other again on 16/06 (Tuesday), at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, at 01:00 UK time, with a place in the next round on the line.
Read the Criciúma vs Ceará prediction for the FIFA World Cup.
Prediction for Criciúma vs Ceará in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Criciúma Win
Last updated on 13-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Criciúma are the favourites to win, with 48% of the odds pointing to victory.
Want to know more? See all World Cup odds and explore this and other fixtures from the biggest football tournament on the planet.
🆚 Match: Criciúma vs Ceará
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Tuesday, 16/06/2026
🕐 Time: 01:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma in the 2026 World Cup
Criciúma come into this match with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Criciúma Esporte Clube:
World Cup campaign
5 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
Average: 1.67 point(s) per match
14 goals scored in the World Cup (1.17 per match)
10 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.83 per match)
Criciúma Esporte Clube in 2026:
5 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Bruno Fabiano Alves with 3 goal(s)
Assists: Rómulo Otero with 2 assists
Latest results for Criciúma Esporte Clube
06/06/2026 10:00
30/05/2026 15:00
24/05/2026 19:30
17/05/2026 17:30
09/05/2026 20:15
Ceará in the 2026 World Cup
Ceará come into this clash with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Ceará have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
4 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
Average: 1.33 point(s) per match
14 goals scored in the World Cup (1.17 per match)
14 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.17 per match)
Ceará in 2026
7 win(s), 5 draw(s), and 5 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira with 4 goal(s)
Assists: Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira with 3 assists
Latest results for Ceará
10/06/2026 19:00
31/05/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 17:30
13/05/2026 20:30
Ceará vs Criciúma: who leads the H2H?
Ceará have the advantage in the recent record against Criciúma Esporte Clube.
In 8 meetings, the numbers are:
Ceará: 5 win(s)
Criciúma: 1 win(s)
Draws: 2
That record could influence the {team_a_name} vs Ceará prediction in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so it is worth keeping in mind.
Probable lineups for Criciúma vs Ceará
Check the probable lineups below for the Criciúma vs Ceará prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Criciúma vs Ceará:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Criciúma vs Ceará to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
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Stats
The statistics for Criciuma vs Ceará that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.9
League: 2.3
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 50%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
20%
League: 44%
Cards
5.8
League: 5.77
Corners
13.4
League: 10.43
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
D
|
2.2 |
| Away |
W
D
D
D
L
|
1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 60% | 29% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.6 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 60% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.29 | 1.39 |
Away Team
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.57 |
| Away |
L
L
D
W
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 43% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.71 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.43 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.29 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 71% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 14% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 14% | 40% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.9 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.62 |
Corners
13 / Match
+35% Corners / Match
Criciúma received +35% more corners than Ceará in the Serie B
9.66 / Match
Londrina
(8)
Avaí
(9)
Operário PR
(6)
Atlético GO
(7)
Juventude
(9)
Cuiabá
(2)
CRB
(9)(8)
Avaí
(7)
Operário PR
(2)
Novorizontino
(3)
Fortaleza
(11)
Atlético GO
(11)
Sport Recife
(3)
Vila Nova
Cards
2.25 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Ceará received +33% more cards than Criciúma in the Serie B
3 / Match
Londrina
(2)
Avaí
(2)
Operário PR
(3)
Atlético GO
(3)
Juventude
(4)
Cuiabá
(0)
CRB
(0)(3)
Avaí
(4)
Operário PR
(3)
Novorizontino
(3)
Fortaleza
(2)
Atlético GO
(4)
Sport Recife
(1)
Vila Nova
Goals Scored
1.17 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.17 / Match
Londrina
(1)
Avaí
(2)
Operário PR
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Juventude
(0)
Cuiabá
(1)
CRB
(3)(2)
Avaí
(1)
Operário PR
(1)
Novorizontino
(2)
Fortaleza
(0)
Atlético GO
(0)
Sport Recife
(3)
Vila Nova
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+29%
Ceará condeded +29% more goals than Criciúma
1.17 / Match
Londrina
(0)
Avaí
(1)
Operário PR
(1)
Atlético GO
(1)
Juventude
(0)
Cuiabá
(1)
CRB
(1)(1)
Avaí
(2)
Operário PR
(2)
Novorizontino
(1)
Fortaleza
(1)
Atlético GO
(2)
Sport Recife
(3)
Vila Nova
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 25 | 2.08 |
| 2 |
São Bernardo
|
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 2 |
| 3 |
Sport Recife
|
12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 1.92 |
| 4 |
Fortaleza
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Novorizontino
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Criciúma
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Náutico
|
12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 8 |
Operário PR
|
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 9 |
Athletic Club
|
12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Atlético GO
|
13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 1.31 |
| 11 |
Goiás
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 12 |
Cuiabá
|
12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Juventude
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Ceará
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
CRB
|
13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 15 | 1.15 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 10 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 17 | -5 | 10 | 0.83 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 19 |
Ponte Preta
|
12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 22 | -12 | 8 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
América Mineiro
|
12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 24 | -17 | 3 | 0.25 |
Odds
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