Volta Redonda and Criciúma face each other on Friday 09.12.2025, at 23:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie B 2025 match. The game will take place at Volta Redonda's home ground, the Estádio Municipal General Raulino de Oliveira.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Volta Redonda and Criciúma, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Volta Redonda vs Criciúma
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Volta Redonda preview
Volta Redonda heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie B: in 25 matches, Volta Redonda secured 6 victories, 8 draws, and 11 losses, maintaining an average of 1.04 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Volta Redonda's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Volta Redonda has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 29 goals, of which 16 were scored in the Brazil Serie B, resulting in an average of 0.64 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Bruno Santos de Oliveira, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Sanchez José Vale Costa has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Volta Redonda has conceded 27 goals in the Brazil Serie B (an average of 1.08 per game) and 43 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.13 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Criciúma preview
Criciúma comes into the game with 25 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie B. They have secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.68 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 20 wins, 12 draws, and 9 losses.
Criciúma's attack has been highly effective, scoring 53 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Brazil Serie B, with an average of 1.32 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
Criciúma's offensive system is led by Diego Gonçalves, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Marcelo Hermes. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.84 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 41 matches, averaging 0.85 per match.
Head to head: Volta Redonda vs Criciúma
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Home Team
Volta Redonda
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L D |
1.04 |
| Home | L L D W W |
1.58 |
| Away | W D L L D |
0.54 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 42% | 8% |
| Goals | 1.72 | 1.58 | 1.85 |
| Scored | 0.64 | 0.83 | 0.46 |
| Conceded | 1.08 | 0.75 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 32% | 33% | 31% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 42% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 42% | 69% |
| 1st to Score | 20% | 33% | 8% |
|
xG
|
1.62 | 1.83 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 0.97 | 1.58 |
Away Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D W |
1.68 |
| Home | W W W W W |
2 |
| Away | W D L W W |
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 62% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.16 | 2.54 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.69 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 46% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 46% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 15% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 20% | 62% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.82 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.06 | 1.72 |
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