CRB and Criciúma face each other on Sunday 08.30.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at CRB's home ground, the Estádio Rei Pelé (Trapichão).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Clube de Regatas Brasil 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 CRB vs Criciúma

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

APWin Prediction

Double Chance: CRB or Draw

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

👉 Our prediction is: Criciúma to win the 1st half

Criciúma will travel looking for a win against CRB. Even as the away side, expect Criciúma to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With CRB hardly in the best of form of late, Criciúma has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for Criciúma to win the first half.

👉 Our prediction is: CRB win or draw

Our top betting tip is CRB to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is CRB, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see CRB losing to Criciúma. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in CRB's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

CRB preview

CRB heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 24 matches, Clube de Regatas Brasil secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.

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

CRB has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 73 goals, of which 35 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.46 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Mikael Filipe Viana de Sousa, who has found the back of the net 15 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Adailson Freire Pereira da Silva has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, CRB has conceded 34 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.42 per game) and 58 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.16 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Criciúma preview

Criciúma comes into the game with 24 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 12 victories, 8 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 12 draws, and 7 losses.

Criciúma Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 46 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.04 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.24.

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, Marcelo Hermes. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.71 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 37 matches, averaging 0.86 per match.

Head to head: CRB vs Criciúma

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

Home Team

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CRB

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W W

2

Home D W W D D

1.8

Away L W W W L

1.8

Away Team

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Criciúma

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W L D

1

Home L W D W W

2

Away D L W W W

2

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Published on 27 August 2026, at 20:14 Last updated on 27 August 2026, at 20:14
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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