Athletic-MG vs Criciúma | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 09/08

Athletic-MG and Criciúma face each other on Sunday 08.09.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Athletic-MG's home ground, the Estádio Joaquim Portugal (Arena Sicredi).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Athletic Club and Criciúma Esporte Clube, 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-MG preview

Athletic-MG heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 20 matches, Athletic Club secured 6 victories, 10 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Esquadrão de Aço's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Athletic-MG has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 19 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 0.95 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Diogo Batista de Souza has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Athletic-MG has conceded 18 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.9 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.15 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Criciúma preview

Criciúma comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 11 victories, 7 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses.

Criciúma Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.15 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.

Tigre's offensive system is led by Nicolás Godinho Johann, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Rómulo Otero. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.6 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 33 matches, averaging 0.82 per match.

Head to head: Athletic-MG vs Criciúma

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Points & Results

• 1.40
  PPG
  2
• 30%
  Wins
  55%
• 40%
  First to Score
  70%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 0.95
  Scored/game
  1.15
• 0.90
  Conceded/game
  0.60
• 1.23
  xG
  1.45
• 1.59
  xGA
  1.31

Trends

• 60%
  Both Score
  45%
• 25%
  Clean Sheet
  50%
• 30%
  Failed to Score
  15%

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