Criciúma and Botafogo SP face each other on Sunday 11.16.2025, at 20:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2025 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 and Botafogo SP, 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 Botafogo SP
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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 36 matches, Criciúma secured 16 victories, 10 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.61 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Criciúma's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Criciúma has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 65 goals, of which 45 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.25 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Diego Gonçalves, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Andre Felipe de Almeida has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Criciúma has conceded 32 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.89 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.87 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Botafogo SP preview
Botafogo SP comes into the game with 36 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 10 victories, 11 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 19 draws, and 25 losses.
Botafogo SP's attack has been highly effective, scoring 48 goals during this period. Of that total, 32 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 0.89 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.83.
Botafogo SP's offensive system is led by Alexandre Jesus, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jefferson Vasconcelos Bras da Silva. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 50 goals with an average of 1.39 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 75 goals in 58 matches, averaging 1.29 per match.
Head to head: Criciúma vs Botafogo SP
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L D W |
1.61 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.94 |
| Away | D D L D W |
1.28 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 61% | 28% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.61 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.61 | 0.89 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 1 | 0.78 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 44% | 39% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 11% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 67% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.39 | 1.81 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.13 | 1.64 |
Botafogo-SP
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D D D |
1.14 |
| Home | W D W L D |
1.39 |
| Away | W D D L L |
0.89 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 28% | 33% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2 | 2.56 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.06 | 1.72 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 44% | 39% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 39% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 44% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.34 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.25 | 1.78 |
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