Serie B
Criciúma vs Goiás
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma vs Goiás Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Criciúma vs Goiás carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Criciúma vs Goiás prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Criciúma vs Goiás
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Criciúma vs Goiás call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Criciúma or Draw
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Criciúma the side to beat, with roughly 51% 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 21 match into their Serie B. Here is where Criciúma Esporte Clube stand:
In this competition
11 won, 7 drawn, 3 lost
1.9 points per game
23 scored, at 1.1 a game
14 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Criciúma Esporte Clube, season-wide
11 won, 7 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcelo Hermes, 4 goals
Most assists: Rómulo Otero, 2 assists
Recent results — Criciúma
09/08/2026 10:00
26/07/2026 15:00
21/07/2026 18:30
18/07/2026 15:00
08/07/2026 19:00
Goiás: how they are travelling
Goiás come in 21 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Esmeraldino have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 5 drawn, 7 lost
1.52 points per game
22 scored, at 1.05 a game
26 conceded, at 1.24 a game
Esmeraldino, season-wide
11 won, 7 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Leopoldino, 6 goals
Most assists: Lucas Rafael Araujo Lima, 3 assists
Recent results — Esmeraldino
10/08/2026 18:30
26/07/2026 17:30
22/07/2026 19:30
18/07/2026 15:00
12/07/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Goiás
Goiás have generally come out ahead of Criciúma Esporte Clube in their recent meetings.
From 14 match(es):
Goiás: 5 win(s)
Criciúma: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Criciúma vs Goiás prediction.
Form comparison Criciúma vs Goiás
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 |
L
D
W
W
W
|
1.9 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 60% | 45% |
| Goals | 1.76 | 1.6 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.4 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 10% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.68 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.29 | 1.28 |
Away Team
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.52 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.9 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 60% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.1 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.1 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 20% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 30% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.27 | 1.51 |
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 Goiás
Match: Criciúma vs Goiás
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
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Stats
The statistics for Criciuma vs Verdão da Serra that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.03
League: 2.29
Both Teams to Score
48%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
62%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
23%
League: 41%
Cards
5.05
League: 5.23
Corners
10.42
League: 10.44
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
W
W
|
1.9 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
D
|
2.2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
W
W
|
1.64 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 60% | 45% |
| Goals | 1.76 | 1.6 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.4 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 10% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.68 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.29 | 1.28 |
Away Team
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
L
D
W
|
1.52 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.9 |
| Away |
L
W
D
W
D
|
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 60% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.1 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.1 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 20% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 30% | 27% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.27 | 1.51 |
Corners
11.19 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Criciúma received +13% more corners than Goiás in the Serie B
9.86 / Match
Athletic Club
(6)
Náutico
(7)
Novorizontino
(7)
Vila Nova
(5)
Ponte Preta
(6)
Sport Recife
(2)
São Bernardo
(7)(5)
Londrina
(10)
América Mineiro
(8)
Sport Recife
(2)
Ponte Preta
(1)
CRB
(2)
Ceará
(3)
Náutico
Cards
2.19 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Goiás received +20% more cards than Criciúma in the Serie B
2.62 / Match
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Vila Nova
(5)
Ponte Preta
(1)
Sport Recife
(4)
São Bernardo
(3)(3)
Londrina
(1)
América Mineiro
(3)
Sport Recife
(2)
Ponte Preta
(0)
CRB
(2)
Ceará
(1)
Náutico
Goals Scored
1.1 / Match
+5%
Criciúma is +5% better in terms of goals scored
1.05 / Match
Athletic Club
(0)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(1)
Vila Nova
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)
Sport Recife
(1)
São Bernardo
(1)(1)
Londrina
(0)
América Mineiro
(1)
Sport Recife
(2)
Ponte Preta
(2)
CRB
(2)
Ceará
(1)
Náutico
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+46%
Goiás condeded +46% more goals than Criciúma
1.24 / Match
Athletic Club
(2)
Náutico
(0)
Novorizontino
(0)
Vila Nova
(0)
Ponte Preta
(1)
Sport Recife
(0)
São Bernardo
(0)(0)
Londrina
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Sport Recife
(1)
Ponte Preta
(2)
CRB
(0)
Ceará
(0)
Náutico
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 40 | 1.9 |
| 2 |
Juventude
|
21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 1.81 |
| 3 |
Fortaleza
|
21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 35 | 1.67 |
| 4 |
Operário PR
|
21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 29 | 28 | 1 | 35 | 1.67 |
| 5 |
Vila Nova
|
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 25 | 2 | 34 | 1.62 |
| 6 |
Novorizontino
|
21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 33 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Sport Recife
|
21 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 26 | 19 | 7 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 8 |
Atlético GO
|
21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 9 |
CRB
|
21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 22 | 26 | -4 | 32 | 1.52 |
| 11 |
Athletic Club
|
21 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 31 | 1.48 |
| 12 |
São Bernardo
|
21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 30 | 1.43 |
| 13 |
Botafogo SP
|
21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 27 | 1.29 |
| 14 |
Cuiabá
|
21 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 15 |
Náutico
|
21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 26 | 1.24 |
| 16 |
Ceará
|
21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 25 | -3 | 25 | 1.19 |
| 17 |
Londrina
|
21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 32 | -5 | 20 | 0.95 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 21 | 28 | -7 | 20 | 0.95 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
21 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 33 | -18 | 11 | 0.52 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
21 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 41 | -26 | 9 | 0.43 |
Odds
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