Cuiabá and Criciúma face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio José Fragelli (Arena Pantanal) on Saturday, 02/05/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cuiabá Esporte Clube vs Criciúma 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.
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Cuiabá comes into the match having played 6 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 4 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.17 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
Cuiabá's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.71.
The offence system of Cuiabá is led by Hernades Rodrigues da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hernades Rodrigues da Silva, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 0.76.
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On the other hand, Criciúma comes into the match having played 6 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses.
Criciúma's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.53.
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, Romarinho, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 21 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Head to head: Cuiabá vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cuiabá
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D L D |
1.2 |
| Home | D L D L W |
1 |
| Away | W D D D L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Goals | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 33% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.58 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.05 | 0.9 | 1.2 |
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L D |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 67% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 2.07 | 0.89 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 1.28 | 1.29 |
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