Criciúma and Náutico face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Sunday, 26/07/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Criciúma Esporte Clube vs Clube Náutico Capibaribe, 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 Náutico

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Over 1.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Criciúma and Náutico has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.13 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

Tigre preview

Criciúma comes into the match having played 19 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.05 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 10 draws, and 5 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 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

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 12 goals with an average of 0.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.84.

Timbu preview

On the other hand, Náutico comes into the match having played 19 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.26 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses.

Náutico's attack has scored 73 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.26 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.92.

The offence system of Náutico is led by Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 24 goals with an average of 1.26 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 0.95.

Head to head: Criciúma vs Náutico

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Criciúma

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W W D W

2.6

Away W W W W D

2.6

Away Team

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Náutico

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D L

0.8

Home W D L L W

1.4

Away L L L D L

0.2

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Published on 23 July 2026, at 20:02 Last updated on 23 July 2026, at 20:02
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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