Serie B
Criciúma vs Vila Nova
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma vs Vila Nova Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Criciúma vs Vila Nova carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 18/07 (Saturday) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Criciúma vs Vila Nova prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Criciúma vs Vila Nova
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Criciúma vs Vila Nova call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Home or Away
Last updated on 16-07-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Criciúma the side to beat, with roughly 44% 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 17 match into their Serie B. Here is where Criciúma Esporte Clube stand:
In this competition
9 won, 6 drawn, 2 lost
1.94 points per game
20 scored, at 1.18 a game
12 conceded, at 0.71 a game
Criciúma Esporte Clube, season-wide
9 won, 6 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcelo Hermes, 3 goals
Most assists: Rómulo Otero, 2 assists
Recent results — Criciúma
08/07/2026 19:00
04/07/2026 15:00
27/06/2026 15:00
23/06/2026 19:00
15/06/2026 20:00
Vila Nova: how they are travelling
Vila Nova come in 17 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Tigrão have produced:
In this competition
9 won, 4 drawn, 4 lost
1.82 points per game
25 scored, at 1.47 a game
19 conceded, at 1.12 a game
Tigrão, season-wide
9 won, 7 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Janderson Santos de Souza, 5 goals
Most assists: Marcos Gabriel do Nascimento, 4 assists
Recent results — Tigrão
10/07/2026 18:00
06/07/2026 18:00
26/06/2026 18:00
20/06/2026 18:00
14/06/2026 16:00
The head-to-head favours Criciúma
Recent meetings have tended to go Criciúma's way against Vila Nova.
From 14 match(es):
Criciúma: 6 win(s)
Vila Nova: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Criciúma vs Vila Nova prediction.
Form comparison Criciúma vs Vila Nova
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 |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.94 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.25 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.5 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.74 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.32 | 1.31 |
Away Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1.82 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 3.13 | 2.11 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 75% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.59 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Criciúma and Vila Nova have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Vila Nova win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Vila Nova’s ability to leave Estádio Heriberto Hülse with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Vila Nova has consistently put in solid away performances, while Criciúma’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
Fixture information - Criciúma vs Vila Nova
Match: Criciúma vs Vila Nova
Competition: Serie B
Date: Saturday, 18/07/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
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Stats
The statistics for Criciuma vs Time do Povo that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.93
League: 2.29
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
47%
League: 65%
Over 2.5+
23%
League: 42%
Cards
5.96
League: 5.35
Corners
10.86
League: 10.41
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
D
|
1.94 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2.25 |
| Away |
W
W
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 63% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.75 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.25 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.5 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 50% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 41% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 12% | 0% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.74 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.32 | 1.31 |
Away Team
Vila Nova
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
W
L
|
1.82 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.22 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 75% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 3.13 | 2.11 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.12 | 1.13 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 59% | 75% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.59 | 1.28 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 1.17 | 1.34 |
Corners
11.29 / Match
+17% Corners / Match
Criciúma received +17% more corners than Vila Nova in the Serie B
9.65 / Match
Ponte Preta
(6)
Sport Recife
(2)
São Bernardo
(7)
América Mineiro
(7)
Ceará
(3)
Londrina
(8)
Avaí
(9)(2)
Juventude
(6)
São Bernardo
(4)
Novorizontino
(2)
Náutico
(2)
Cuiabá
(9)
Botafogo SP
(9)
Londrina
Cards
2.24 / Match
+42% Cards / Match
Vila Nova received +42% more cards than Criciúma in the Serie B
3.18 / Match
Ponte Preta
(1)
Sport Recife
(4)
São Bernardo
(3)
América Mineiro
(3)
Ceará
(0)
Londrina
(2)
Avaí
(2)(1)
Juventude
(0)
São Bernardo
(3)
Novorizontino
(2)
Náutico
(1)
Cuiabá
(1)
Botafogo SP
(5)
Londrina
Goals Scored
1.18 / Match
+25%
Vila Nova is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1.47 / Match
Ponte Preta
(2)
Sport Recife
(1)
São Bernardo
(1)
América Mineiro
(1)
Ceará
(1)
Londrina
(1)
Avaí
(2)(0)
Juventude
(2)
São Bernardo
(1)
Novorizontino
(4)
Náutico
(0)
Cuiabá
(1)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Londrina
Goals Conceded
0.71 / Match
+37%
Vila Nova condeded +37% more goals than Criciúma
1.12 / Match
Ponte Preta
(1)
Sport Recife
(0)
São Bernardo
(0)
América Mineiro
(0)
Ceará
(1)
Londrina
(0)
Avaí
(1)(1)
Juventude
(1)
São Bernardo
(2)
Novorizontino
(3)
Náutico
(1)
Cuiabá
(0)
Botafogo SP
(0)
Londrina
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criciúma
|
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 33 | 1.94 |
| 2 |
Vila Nova
|
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 3 |
Operário PR
|
17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 31 | 1.82 |
| 4 |
Novorizontino
|
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 16 | 12 | 30 | 1.76 |
| 5 |
Juventude
|
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 29 | 1.71 |
| 6 |
Fortaleza
|
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
São Bernardo
|
17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 1.53 |
| 9 |
Goiás
|
17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 23 | -5 | 25 | 1.47 |
| 10 |
Cuiabá
|
17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 11 |
Atlético GO
|
17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 1.41 |
| 12 |
Athletic Club
|
17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 23 | 1.35 |
| 13 |
Náutico
|
17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1.24 |
| 14 |
Botafogo SP
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 15 |
CRB
|
17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 31 | -5 | 20 | 1.18 |
| 16 |
Londrina
|
17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 1.12 |
| 17 |
Ceará
|
17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 18 | 1.06 |
| 18 |
Avaí
|
17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | 0.94 |
| 19 |
Ponte Preta
|
17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 33 | -22 | 8 | 0.47 |
| 20 |
América Mineiro
|
17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 28 | -17 | 7 | 0.41 |
Odds
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