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Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC: prediction, stats and odds

Brazil - Serie B · Matchweek 32

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Referee: to be announced

Ceara SC

#15 · 9W 9D 12L

L D W D W

19:30

Starts in 3d

Criciuma EC

#5 · 14W 8D 8L

W L L L W

Overview

What the numbers say about this match.

Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC is a Serie B match on Thursday, 8 October 2026, kicking off at 19:30 (America/Sao_Paulo). Over 2.5 goals is expected in 45% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 55%. Recent form: Ceara SC L D W D W, Criciuma EC W L L L W.

  • Ceara SC averages 1.6 points per game at home, Criciuma EC 1.36 away.
  • Ceara SC scores 37% more goals per match than Criciuma EC in these venues.
  • Ceara SC concedes 7% fewer goals per match than Criciuma EC in these venues.
  • Over 2.5 goals is expected in 45% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 55%.
  • Expect about 12.3 corner kicks in this match.

Data from FootyStats. Updated

Recent form

Last five completed matches before this one.

Team comparison

How both teams have performed this season.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Points per game
1.6 1.36
Win %
47% 36%
Goals scored / match
1.27 0.93
Goals conceded / match
1.13 1.21
Total goals / match
2.4 2.14
Both teams scored (BTTS) %
60% 50%

Goals and BTTS

How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Over 0.5 goals
93% 93%
Over 1.5 goals
67% 64%
Over 2.5 goals
53% 36%
Over 3.5 goals
13% 14%
Over 4.5 goals
7% 7%
BTTS
60% 50%

First and second half

Who starts and who finishes stronger.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
First half points per game
1.33 1.29
Leading at half time %
33% 29%
Drawing at half time %
33% 43%
Trailing at half time %
33% 29%
Goals scored in 1st half / match
0.6 0.43
Goals scored in 2nd half / match
0.67 0.5

Corners

Corner kicks per match.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Corners won / match
5.93 6.36
Corners conceded / match
3.6 5.21
Total corners in their matches
9.53 11.57
Over 6.5 corners
87% 93%
Over 7.5 corners
73% 79%
Over 8.5 corners
60% 56%

Cards

Bookings per match.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Cards / match
2.4 2
Over 2.5 cards
87% 86%
Over 3.5 cards
73% 71%
Over 4.5 cards
53% 43%
Over 5.5 cards
47% 21%
Over 6.5 cards
33% 7%

Shots and possession

How teams create chances.

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Shots / match
14.93 12.14
Shots on target / match
5 3.21
Shots off target / match
9.93 8.93
Shot conversion rate
8% 8%
Shots per goal scored
11.79 13.08
Average possession
53% 50%

Offsides and fouls

Ceara SC Criciuma EC
Offsides / match
2.2 1.36
Over 0.5 offsides
87% 71%
Over 1.5 offsides
53% 36%
Over 2.5 offsides
33% 21%
Fouls / match
14.4 12.93

Goals by minute

When each team scores and concedes this season.

Scored Conceded

Ceara SC

0-10'
1
4
11-20'
2
4
21-30'
1
6
31-40'
3
1
41-50'
7
4
51-60'
1
9
61-70'
6
3
71-80'
7
4
81-90'
5
4

Criciuma EC

0-10'
5
3
11-20'
3
0
21-30'
3
2
31-40'
3
1
41-50'
4
6
51-60'
3
4
61-70'
2
4
71-80'
2
3
81-90'
6
4

Players

Players with the most minutes this season, by position.

Criciuma EC

Goalkeeper

Airton Moraes Michellon 1890' 0 G 0 A

Defender

Marcelo Hermes 2589' 4 G 2 A
Luciano Castan da Silva 2018' 2 G 1 A
César Henrique Martins 2007' 1 G 1 A
Rodrigo Fagundes de Freitas 1892' 0 G 1 A

Midfielder

Fellipe Mateus De Sena Araujo 2020' 4 G 0 A
Guilherme Teixeira Lobo 1935' 0 G 2 A
Rómulo Otero 1560' 3 G 3 A
Eduardo Jacinto de Biasi 1287' 0 G 0 A

Forward

Wagner da Silva Souza 2004' 4 G 1 A
Nicolás Godinho Johann 778' 2 G 1 A

Cards per 90 minutes

Jean Carlos de Souza Irmer0.62
Bruno Fabiano Alves0.47
Eduardo Jacinto de Biasi0.42
Ruan Rodrigues Carvalho0.38
Romarinho0.33
Luciano Castan da Silva0.31

League table

Both teams are highlighted.

# Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Gremio Novorizontino 31 15 9 7 52 27 25 54
2 Vila Nova FC 30 16 6 8 43 31 12 54
3 EC Juventude 30 15 8 7 32 19 13 53
4 Fortaleza EC 30 14 10 6 35 26 9 52
5 Criciuma EC 30 14 8 8 31 27 4 50
6 AC Goianiense 30 13 10 7 37 27 10 49
7 Operario Ferroviario EC 30 13 9 8 43 38 5 48
8 Clube de Regatas Brasil 30 14 6 10 45 41 4 48
9 SC do Recife 31 12 11 8 42 33 9 47
10 Cuiaba EC 30 10 13 7 30 25 5 43
11 Sao Bernardo FC 30 11 9 10 40 31 9 42
12 Athletic Club Minas Gerais 31 10 12 9 37 35 2 42
13 Goias EC 31 12 6 13 30 39 -9 42
14 Clube Nautico Capibaribe 30 11 8 11 38 37 1 41
15 Ceara SC 30 9 9 12 33 39 -6 36
16 Botafogo FC Ribeirao Preto 30 9 8 13 34 36 -2 35
17 Avai FC 30 8 6 16 30 41 -11 30
18 Londrina EC 30 7 7 16 39 43 -4 28
19 America FC Minas Gerais 30 4 5 21 21 50 -29 17
20 Associacao Atletica Ponte Preta 30 3 4 23 17 64 -47 13

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about this match.

When does Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC kick off?

Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC is a Serie B match on Thursday, 8 October 2026, kicking off at 19:30 (America/Sao_Paulo).

How many goals are expected in Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC?

Over 2.5 goals has a 45% chance. Matches of these teams average 2.27 goals.

Will both teams score in Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC?

Both teams to score has a 55% chance.

How many corners and cards are expected in Ceara SC vs Criciuma EC?

About 12.3 corner kicks are expected. About 4.4 cards are expected.

What is the recent form of Ceara SC and Criciuma EC?

Ceara SC: L D W D W. Criciuma EC: W L L L W.

Glossary

What these terms mean.

BTTS
Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
Clean sheet
A match where the team does not concede a goal.
Failed to score
A match where the team does not score a goal.
xG
Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
xGA
Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
Points per game
Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
Home / Away
The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
Over 2.5 goals
Three or more goals in the match.