Criciúma vs Goiás | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 15/08

Criciúma and Goiás face each other on Saturday 08.15.2026, at 20:00 (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 Goiás Esporte Clube, 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.

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Criciúma preview

Criciúma heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 21 matches, Criciúma Esporte Clube secured 11 victories, 7 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.9 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Tigre's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.

Criciúma has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 44 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 1.1 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. Rómulo Otero has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Criciúma has conceded 14 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 0.67 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.85 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Goiás preview

Goiás comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses.

Goiás Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.05 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.28.

Esmeraldino's offensive system is led by Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Leopoldino, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Rafael Araujo Lima. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.24 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 39 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.

Head to head: Criciúma vs Goiás

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Criciúma

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Goiás

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Points & Results

• 1.90
  PPG
  1.52
• 52%
  Wins
  43%
• 67%
  First to Score
  62%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.10
  Scored/game
  1.05
• 0.67
  Conceded/game
  1.24
• 1.46
  xG
  1.32
• 1.29
  xGA
  1.40

Trends

• 43%
  Both Score
  38%
• 48%
  Clean Sheet
  33%
• 19%
  Failed to Score
  29%

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