Criciúma and Goiás 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, 15/08/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Criciúma Esporte Clube vs Goiás Esporte 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.
APWin predictions for Criciúma vs Goiás
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Criciúma comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.9 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 11 draws, and 6 losses.
Criciúma's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.
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, Rómulo Otero, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 34 matches, resulting in an average of 0.85.
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On the other hand, Goiás comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.52 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 13 draws, and 8 losses.
Goiás's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 22 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.05 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.
The offence system of Goiás is led by Carlos Eduardo de Sousa Leopoldino as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Rafael Araujo Lima, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.24 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 37 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.
Head to head: Criciúma vs Goiás
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Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D W W W |
2 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 60% | 45% |
| Goals | 1.76 | 1.6 | 1.91 |
| Scored | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.4 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 40% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 10% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 80% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.68 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.29 | 1.28 |
Goiás
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | L W D W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 60% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.1 | 2.45 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.1 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 20% | 55% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 30% | 27% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 60% | 64% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.27 | 1.51 |
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