Criciúma and Botafogo-SP face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Heriberto Hülse (Majestoso) on Saturday, 11/04/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Criciúma Esporte Clube vs Botafogo Futebol Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Criciúma Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

It's hard to overlook the part that defence will play in this match. The capable defending of both sides will be tough for opposing offences, which is why it could be a low-scoring affair.

That overwhelming defence is also a great reason to go 'no' on the Both teams to score market.

Tigre preview

Criciúma comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses.

Criciúma's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.44.

The offence system of Criciúma is led by Nicolás Godinho Johann as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rodrigo Fagundes de Freitas, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.

Pantera preview

On the other hand, Botafogo-SP comes into the match having played 3 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses.

Botafogo-SP's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 2.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.09.

The offence system of Botafogo-SP is led by Everton Morelli Casemiro as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rafael Gustavo Meneghel Gava, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 12 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.

Head to head: Criciúma vs Botafogo-SP

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

Home Team

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Criciúma

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W W L

1.4

Home D W W L D

1.6

Away L W L W D

1.4

Away Team

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Botafogo-SP

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L W

1.8

Home L W L W W

1.8

Away W W L L D

1.4

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Published on 10 April 2026, at 08:18 Last updated on 28 May 2026, at 20:06
Author: Gustavo Porto

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