Ceará vs Criciúma prediction

Ceará and Criciúma face each other on Thursday 10.08.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Ceará's home ground, the Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Arena Castelão).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Ceará Sporting 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.

Ceará preview

Ceará heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 31 matches, Ceará Sporting Club secured 10 victories, 9 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.26 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Vovô's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.

Ceará has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 76 goals, of which 34 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.1 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, Ceará has conceded 39 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.26 per game) and 55 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.04 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Criciúma preview

Criciúma comes into the game with 31 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 15 victories, 8 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.

Criciúma Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 54 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.06 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.23.

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 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 0.87 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 44 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.

Head to head: Ceará vs Criciúma

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

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Points & Results

• 1.26
  PPG
  1.71
• 32%
  Wins
  48%
• 26%
  First to Score
  61%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.10
  Scored/game
  1.06
• 1.26
  Conceded/game
  0.87
• 1.52
  xG
  1.52
• 1.46
  xGA
  1.28

Trends

• 55%
  Both Score
  35%
• 19%
  Clean Sheet
  45%
• 32%
  Failed to Score
  26%

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