Criciúma and Ceará face each other on Tuesday 06.16.2026, at 01:00 (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 Ceará Sporting 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 Ceará
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Criciúma preview
Criciúma heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 12 matches, Criciúma Esporte Clube secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Tigre's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Criciúma has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.17 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. Rómulo Otero has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Criciúma has conceded 10 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.83 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Ceará preview
Ceará comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 4 victories, 4 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.33 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 17 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
Ceará Sporting Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.17 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.65.
Vovô's offensive system is led by Vinicius Goes Barbosa de Souza, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Vinicius Nelson de Souza Zanocelo. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.17 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 34 matches, averaging 0.88 per match.
Head to head: Criciúma vs Ceará
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 W D D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 60% | 29% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0.6 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 60% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 80% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.29 | 1.39 |
Ceará
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 43% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.71 | 1.8 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.43 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 1.17 | 1.29 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 58% | 71% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 14% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 14% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 57% | 20% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.9 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.12 | 1.62 |
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