Criciúma vs Náutico | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 26/07
Brazil - Brazil Serie B
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 (Majestoso) 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
Market: Over 1.5 Goals · @ 1.35
Last updated: 23-07-2026
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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.
- 18/10/2026São BernardoCriciúmaW0118/10/2026Serie BSão Bernardo
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Criciúma0 - 1W - 12/10/2026CriciúmaAmérica MineiroW1012/10/2026Serie BCriciúma
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América Mineiro1 - 0W - 08/10/2026CearáCriciúmaL1008/10/2026Serie BCeará
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Criciúma1 - 0L - 02/10/2026LondrinaCriciúmaW0202/10/2026Serie BLondrina
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Criciúma0 - 2W - 27/09/2026CriciúmaAvaíW3027/09/2026Serie BCriciúma
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Avaí3 - 0W
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.
- 19/10/2026GoiásNáuticoD0019/10/2026Serie BGoiás
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Náutico0 - 0D - 11/10/2026NáuticoVila NovaL0211/10/2026Serie BNáutico
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Vila Nova0 - 2L - 08/10/2026NáuticoNovorizontinoL0208/10/2026Serie BNáutico
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Novorizontino0 - 2L - 03/10/2026FortalezaNáuticoD1103/10/2026Serie BFortaleza
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Náutico1 - 1D - 26/09/2026NáuticoSport RecifeW3126/09/2026Serie BNáutico
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Sport Recife3 - 1W
Head to head: Criciúma vs Náutico
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Criciúma
Home
Náutico
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.051.26
- 58%Wins37%
- 74%First to Score32%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.211.26
- Conceded/game0.631.26
- xG1.441.78
- xGA1.311.26
Trends
- 47%Both Score37%
- 47%Clean Sheet26%
- 11%Failed to Score42%
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