Botafogo-SP and Criciúma face each other on Thursday 08.20.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Botafogo-SP's home ground, the Estádio Santa Cruz (Arena Nicnet Eurobike).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Botafogo Futebol Clube 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.
APWin predictions for Botafogo-SP vs Criciúma
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Double Chance: Botafogo-SP or Draw
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Botafogo-SP preview
Botafogo-SP heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 22 matches, Botafogo Futebol Clube secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Pantera's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Botafogo-SP has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 32 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.23 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Everton Morelli Casemiro, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Botafogo-SP has conceded 22 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.03 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Criciúma preview
Criciúma comes into the game with 22 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 12 victories, 7 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.95 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses.
Criciúma Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 45 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.09 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
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 14 goals with an average of 0.64 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 35 matches, averaging 0.83 per match.
Head to head: Botafogo-SP vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Botafogo-SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W D |
2 |
| Home | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Away | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.23 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.23 | 1.9 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.2 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 80% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 10% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 10% | 58% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 60% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 1.54 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.11 | 1.54 |
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2 |
| Home | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 64% | 45% |
| Goals | 1.73 | 1.55 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.09 | 1.18 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.64 | 0.36 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 36% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 9% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 82% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.67 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.27 | 1.28 |
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