Serie B
Criciúma vs Fortaleza
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 22:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma vs Fortaleza Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Criciúma vs Fortaleza carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, 22:30 (UK time).
Read the Criciúma vs Fortaleza prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Criciúma vs Fortaleza
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Criciúma vs Fortaleza call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Fortaleza
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Criciúma the side to beat, with roughly 50% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Criciúma Preview
Criciúma reach this fixture 23 match into their Serie B. Here is where Criciúma Esporte Clube stand:
In this competition
12 won, 8 drawn, 3 lost
1.91 points per game
25 scored, at 1.09 a game
15 conceded, at 0.65 a game
Criciúma Esporte Clube, season-wide
12 won, 7 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcelo Hermes, 4 goals
Most assists: Rómulo Otero, 2 assists
Recent results — Criciúma
19/08/2026 20:30
15/08/2026 15:00
09/08/2026 10:00
26/07/2026 15:00
21/07/2026 18:30
Fortaleza: how they are travelling
Fortaleza come in 23 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Fortaleza have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 7 drawn, 6 lost
1.61 points per game
25 scored, at 1.09 a game
21 conceded, at 0.91 a game
Fortaleza, season-wide
15 won, 7 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Juan Bautista Miritello, 5 goals
Most assists: Rodrigo Henrique Santos de Souza, 1 assists
Recent results — Fortaleza
19/08/2026 18:30
15/08/2026 17:30
09/08/2026 17:00
05/08/2026 20:30
02/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Fortaleza
Fortaleza have generally come out ahead of Criciúma Esporte Clube in their recent meetings.
From 5 match(es):
Fortaleza: 3 win(s)
Criciúma: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Criciúma vs Fortaleza prediction.
Form comparison Criciúma vs Fortaleza
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.91 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.27 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.58 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 64% | 42% |
| Goals | 1.74 | 1.55 | 1.92 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.65 | 0.36 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 36% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 64% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 9% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.27 | 1.32 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.61 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
D
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 73% | 17% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.55 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.73 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.82 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 45% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 18% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.77 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.23 | 1.62 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Criciúma vs Fortaleza
Match: Criciúma vs Fortaleza
Competition: Serie B
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 22:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
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Stats
The statistics for Criciuma vs Fortaleza that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.53
League: 2.27
Both Teams to Score
35%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
44%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
17%
League: 40%
Cards
6.4
League: 5.11
Corners
12.15
League: 10.57
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
W
|
1.91 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.27 |
| Away |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.58 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 64% | 42% |
| Goals | 1.74 | 1.55 | 1.92 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.65 | 0.36 | 0.92 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 36% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 64% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 9% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.27 | 1.32 |
Away Team
Fortaleza
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
1.61 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
W
|
2.36 |
| Away |
D
D
L
L
D
|
0.92 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 73% | 17% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.55 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.73 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.91 | 0.82 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 45% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 45% | 42% |
| Failed To Score | 35% | 18% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.77 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.23 | 1.62 |
Corners
11.52 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Criciúma received +11% more corners than Fortaleza in the Serie B
10.39 / Match
Botafogo SP
(8)
Goiás
(9)
Athletic Club
(6)
Náutico
(7)
Novorizontino
(7)
Vila Nova
(5)
Ponte Preta
(6)(8)
São Bernardo
(4)
Juventude
(3)
Cuiabá
(10)
Botafogo SP
(4)
Vila Nova
(10)
Novorizontino
(11)
Atlético GO
Cards
2.35 / Match
+29% Cards / Match
Fortaleza received +29% more cards than Criciúma in the Serie B
3.04 / Match
Botafogo SP
(3)
Goiás
(5)
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Vila Nova
(5)
Ponte Preta
(1)(1)
São Bernardo
(1)
Juventude
(2)
Cuiabá
(0)
Botafogo SP
(3)
Vila Nova
(4)
Novorizontino
(5)
Atlético GO
Goals Scored
1.09 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.09 / Match
Botafogo SP
(1)
Goiás
(1)
Athletic Club
(0)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Vila Nova
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)(1)
São Bernardo
(0)
Juventude
(1)
Cuiabá
(1)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Vila Nova
(1)
Novorizontino
(0)
Atlético GO
Goals Conceded
0.65 / Match
+29%
Fortaleza condeded +29% more goals than Criciúma
0.91 / Match
Botafogo SP
(1)
Goiás
(0)
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(0)
Vila Nova
(0)
Ponte Preta
(1)(1)
São Bernardo
(0)
Juventude
(1)
Cuiabá
(0)
Botafogo SP
(2)
Vila Nova
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Atlético GO
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 44 | 1.91 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 1.83 |
| 3 |
Vila Nova
|
23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 40 | 1.74 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 37 | 1.61 |
| 5 |
Fortaleza
|
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 37 | 1.61 |
| 6 |
CRB
|
23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 36 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Sport Recife
|
23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 35 | 1.52 |
| 8 |
Operário PR
|
23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 30 | 31 | -1 | 35 | 1.52 |
| 9 |
Athletic Club
|
23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 34 | 1.48 |
| 10 |
Atlético GO
|
23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1 | 33 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Cuiabá
|
23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 12 |
Goiás
|
23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 32 | 1.39 |
| 13 |
São Bernardo
|
23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 14 |
Botafogo SP
|
23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 1.35 |
| 15 |
Náutico
|
23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 1.3 |
| 16 |
Avaí
|
23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 25 | 30 | -5 | 26 | 1.13 |
| 17 |
Ceará
|
23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23 | 29 | -6 | 25 | 1.09 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 21 | 0.91 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
23 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 39 | -23 | 11 | 0.48 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
23 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 48 | -32 | 10 | 0.43 |
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