Criciúma vs Fortaleza | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 23/08

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23 Aug 2026 17:30

The kick off for the match between Criciúma and Fortaleza will take place at 22:30 (UK time) - Sunday, 08/23 - at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse (Majestoso). This clash of the 2026 Brazil Serie B looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Criciúma Esporte Clube vs Fortaleza Esporte Clube. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Criciúma vs Fortaleza

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

Under 2.5 Goals

Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.53

1.53

Confidence

59%

Last updated: 24-08-2026

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

Our prediction is: Criciúma win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Criciúma's favour.

We recommend betting on Criciúma to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Criciúma vs Fortaleza figures to be a very up-and-down match between two aggressive sides, so the corners market is quite an attractive one to bet on.

And with odds of 1.46, we are eyeing the over 9.5 corners bet to hit, which means having 10 or more corners for both teams throughout the 90 minutes will win the bet.

Criciúma Preview

Criciúma has played 23 matches in the Brazil Serie B so far, with 12 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses. This results in an average of 1.91 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 12 draws, and 6 losses. Criciúma's attack has scored 46 goals, 25 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.09 goals per league match and 1.28 goals per match across the entire season.

Nicolás Godinho Johann is the team’s top scorer with 5 goals, while Marcelo Hermes leads the team in assists with 2. Defensively, Tigre has conceded 15 goals in the league (an average of 0.65) and 30 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 0.83 over 36 matches).

Criciúma's Latest Results

Fortaleza preview

In 23 Brazil Serie B matches, Fortaleza has recorded 10 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.61 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 26 wins in 51 matches. The team has scored 63 goals, 25 of them in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.09 goals per match), with Juan Bautista Miritello being the team's top scorer with 5 goals and Lucas Pacheco Affini providing 2 assists.

Defensively, Leão do Pici has conceded 21 goals in the league and 44 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 0.86 goals conceded per match.

Fortaleza's Latest Results