Athletic Club and Criciúma face each other on Tuesday 08.19.2025, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Serie B 2025 match. The game will take place at Athletic Club's home ground, the Arena Sicredi.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Athletic Club and Criciúma, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Athletic Club preview
Athletic Club heads into the match with the following record in the Serie B: in 21 matches, Athletic Club secured 7 victories, 3 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Athletic Club's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Athletic Club has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 46 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Arnaldo Francisco da Costa Neto, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Yuri Antonio Costa da Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Athletic Club has conceded 28 goals in the Serie B (an average of 1.33 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.31 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Criciúma preview
Criciúma comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Serie B. They have secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.
Criciúma's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 27 were netted in the Serie B, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.
Criciúma's offensive system is led by Diego Gonçalves, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marcelo Hermes. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 0.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 34 goals in 37 matches, averaging 0.92 per match.
Head to head: Athletic Club vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Athletic Club
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D W |
1.14 |
| Home | D D W L W |
1.1 |
| Away | L D W W W |
1.18 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 30% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.3 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 10% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 70% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.16 | 1.27 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 1.03 | 1.35 |
Away Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W W |
1.52 |
| Home | W W W L W |
1.82 |
| Away | L W W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 55% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.64 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.64 | 0.9 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 55% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 36% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 18% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 55% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.68 | 1.01 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 0.91 | 1.48 |
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