Criciúma and Athletic-MG face each other on Thursday 04.02.2026, at 01:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2026 match. The game will take place at Criciúma's home ground, the Estádio Heriberto Hülse (Majestoso).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Criciúma Esporte Clube and Athletic Club, 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 Criciúma vs Athletic-MG
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Criciúma Win
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Criciúma preview
Criciúma heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 1 matches, Criciúma Esporte Clube secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tigre's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Criciúma has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 1 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Nicolás Godinho Johann, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Rodrigo Fagundes de Freitas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Criciúma has conceded 0 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0 per game) and 15 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Athletic-MG preview
Athletic-MG comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses.
Athletic Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 15 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.25.
Esquadrão de Aço's offensive system is led by Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares, the team's top scorer this season. The portuguese forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Douglas da Silva Santos. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 12 matches, averaging 1.33 per match.
Head to head: Criciúma vs Athletic-MG
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
Athletic-MG
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D D |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D L D |
1.6 |
| Away | W D D W D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
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xG
|
0.96 | 1.96 | 0 |
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xGA
|
0.15 | 1.15 | 0 |
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