Botafogo-SP vs Criciúma | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 20/08

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19 Aug 2026 20:30

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

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

Double Chance: Botafogo-SP or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Botafogo-SP or Draw · @ 1.35

1.35

Confidence

72%

Last updated: 20-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Defensive solidity should prove to be a major factor in this matchup. Both teams' backlines are rock solid, so scoring chances will be hard to come by.

As such, there is decent value to be had in betting 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

Our prediction is: Criciúma to win the 1st half

Criciúma will head in to face Botafogo-SP with a tough task as the away side. Their recent results and performances have been far from impressive, but in our opinion, they are being a bit too underestimated.

We are tipping Criciúma to win the first half because we see decent value in their odds. They still possess enough quality to cause some concern against Botafogo-SP, at least until half-time.

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.

Botafogo-SP's Latest Results

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.

Criciúma's Latest Results