Serie B · Brazil 🕒 Saturday 18th July, 20:00 BST

Criciúma vs Vila Nova Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Criciúma Home 6W 3D 1L last 10 home
VS
Vila Nova Away 4W 3D 3L last 10 away
Win Probability
Criciúma 57% Draw 25% Vila Nova 18%
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Criciúma vs Vila Nova Prediction

⭐ Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Medium confidence

Criciúma see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Vila Nova in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

What the model says
57% Criciúma win 25% Draw 18% Vila Nova win 48% BTTS 45% Over 2.5 Goals 1-0 most likely score
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Criciúma average 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match this season. Vila Nova average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded in away fixtures. Criciúma have the stronger home record this season (6/10, 60%) against a Vila Nova side who've won 4/10 away (40%).

Criciúma have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games this season (4/10); Vila Nova in 50% away (5/10). Criciúma average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded at home, Vila Nova 1.3 and 1.2 on the road.

Both teams have regularly seen both sides score this season: Criciúma in 60% of home games (6/10), Vila Nova in 60% away (6/10). Criciúma have scored in 100% of home fixtures; Vila Nova in 80% of away games.

Criciúma regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 80% of fixtures, 8/10). Vila Nova are lower on the road (40%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

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League Table

Where Criciúma and Vila Nova sit in the Serie B table for the 2026 season. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Vila Nova A 15 8 4 3 23:17 +6 28
4 Criciúma H 15 7 6 2 17:11 +6 27
View the full Serie B 2026 table
# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Vila Nova A 15 8 4 3 23:17 +6 28
2 Fortaleza 16 8 4 4 20:16 +4 28
3 Novorizontino 15 7 6 2 24:14 +10 27
4 Criciúma H 15 7 6 2 17:11 +6 27
5 São Bernardo 15 7 4 4 20:12 +8 25
6 Juventude 15 7 4 4 16:8 +8 25
7 Sport Recife 15 6 7 2 18:11 +7 25
8 Operário PR 15 7 4 4 19:17 +2 25
9 Cuiabá 16 5 8 3 12:9 +3 23
10 Athletic Club 15 5 7 3 16:15 +1 22
11 Atlético GO 15 5 6 4 18:16 +2 21
12 Goiás 15 6 3 6 14:21 -7 21
13 Náutico 15 6 2 7 21:19 +2 20
14 CRB 15 5 4 6 24:24 0 19
15 Ceará 15 4 5 6 15:18 -3 17
16 Botafogo SP 15 4 4 7 14:14 0 16
17 Londrina 15 4 3 8 19:24 -5 15
18 Avaí 15 3 4 8 15:21 -6 13
19 Ponte Preta 16 2 2 12 10:31 -21 8
20 América Mineiro 16 1 3 12 10:27 -17 6

Team Form

Criciúma hold a clear edge in home form this season (60% wins), while Vila Nova have been less consistent on the road (40%). Home advantage could be decisive here.

H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Won
H
6/10 (60%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Drawn
H
3/10 (30%)
A
3/10 (30%)
Lost
H
1/10 (10%)
A
3/10 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Criciúma have seen both teams score in 60% of home games this season, Vila Nova in 60% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net. The stats support a goal at each end.

H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Both Teams Scored
H
6/10 (60%)
A
6/10 (60%)
Scored Themselves
H
10/10 (100%)
A
8/10 (80%)
Conceded
H
6/10 (60%)
A
8/10 (80%)

Model probability: BTTS Yes 48% · BTTS No 52%

Match Goals

Criciúma have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Vila Nova in 50% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is below.

H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Over 1.5 Goals
H
7/10 (70%)
A
6/10 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals
H
4/10 (40%)
A
5/10 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals
H
3/10 (30%)
A
2/10 (20%)
Full goals breakdown (Over 0.5 & Under markets)
Over 0.5 Goals
H
10/10 (100%)
A
10/10 (100%)
Under 0.5 Goals
H
0/10 (0%)
A
0/10 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals
H
3/10 (30%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals
H
6/10 (60%)
A
5/10 (50%)
Under 3.5 Goals
H
7/10 (70%)
A
8/10 (80%)

Team Goals

Criciúma have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Vila Nova in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is below.

Criciúma 1.7 scored · 0.8 conceded per home game Vila Nova 1.3 scored · 1.2 conceded per away game
H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Scored 2+ Goals
H
3/10 (30%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Conceded 2+ Goals
H
2/10 (20%)
A
3/10 (30%)
Full team goals breakdown (scored & conceded)

Goals Scored

Over 0.5 Scored
H
10/10 (100%)
A
8/10 (80%)
Over 1.5 Scored
H
3/10 (30%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Over 2.5 Scored
H
3/10 (30%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Over 3.5 Scored
H
1/10 (10%)
A
0/10 (0%)

Goals Conceded

Over 0.5 Conceded
H
6/10 (60%)
A
8/10 (80%)
Over 1.5 Conceded
H
2/10 (20%)
A
3/10 (30%)
Over 2.5 Conceded
H
0/10 (0%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Over 3.5 Conceded
H
0/10 (0%)
A
0/10 (0%)

Season totals: Criciúma 17 scored / 8 conceded at home · Vila Nova 13 scored / 12 conceded away

Match Corners

Criciúma regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Vila Nova are lower on the road (60%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Over 8.5 Corners
H
9/10 (90%)
A
6/10 (60%)
Over 9.5 Corners
H
8/10 (80%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Full match corners breakdown (Over 7.5 – 12.5)
Over 7.5 Corners
H
9/10 (90%)
A
7/10 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners
H
6/10 (60%)
A
3/10 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners
H
5/10 (50%)
A
2/10 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners
H
5/10 (50%)
A
2/10 (20%)

Team Corners

Criciúma win 6+ corners in 80% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 10% of home matches.

Vila Nova have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

H Criciúma: last 10 home A Vila Nova: last 10 away
Won 6+ Corners
H
8/10 (80%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Conceded 6+ Corners
H
3/10 (30%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Full team corners breakdown (won & conceded)

Corners Won

Over 4.5 Corners For
H
8/10 (80%)
A
3/10 (30%)
Over 5.5 Corners For
H
8/10 (80%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Over 6.5 Corners For
H
8/10 (80%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For
H
6/10 (60%)
A
1/10 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners For
H
4/10 (40%)
A
1/10 (10%)

Corners Conceded

Over 4.5 Corners Against
H
6/10 (60%)
A
5/10 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against
H
3/10 (30%)
A
4/10 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against
H
1/10 (10%)
A
2/10 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against
H
1/10 (10%)
A
2/10 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against
H
1/10 (10%)
A
2/10 (20%)

Criciúma vs Vila Nova Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Criciúma vs Vila Nova?

Over 8.5 Corners: Criciúma see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Vila Nova in 60% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Criciúma or Vila Nova?

Criciúma hold a clear form advantage. They've won 60% of home games in Serie B this season, while Vila Nova have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Criciúma and Vila Nova?

Mixed. Criciúma have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Vila Nova in 60% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this Serie B fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Criciúma and Vila Nova?

Uncertain. Criciúma have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Vila Nova in 50% of away games in Serie B. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Criciúma or Vila Nova?

Criciúma have the stronger scoring record. 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Vila Nova's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Criciúma and Vila Nova?

Possibly. Criciúma regularly reach high corner counts at home (90%), while Vila Nova are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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