Novorizontino and Criciúma face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi on Tuesday, 21/07/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Grêmio Novorizontino 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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Double Chance: Novorizontino or Draw
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Novorizontino comes into the match having played 18 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 8 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses.
Novorizontino's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.56 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.
The offence system of Novorizontino is led by Robson dos Santos Fernandes as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Romulo Azevedo Simão, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.94 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 0.94.
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On the other hand, Criciúma comes into the match having played 17 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.94 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.
Criciúma's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.18 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.37.
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 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 0.9.
Head to head: Novorizontino vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Novorizontino
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L L W W D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 63% | 30% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.88 | 2.2 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 1.75 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.13 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 75% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 25% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 75% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.6 | 1.86 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.95 | 1.39 |
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 D D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 67% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.89 | 1.78 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.33 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.44 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 0% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 89% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.67 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.29 | 1.31 |
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