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On August 23, 2026, Criciuma hosts Fortaleza in Serie B. Given Criciuma's home form and Fortaleza’s recent away resilience, a low-scoring contest with tight margins is anticipated. Our main lean points toward a cautious encounter with under 3.5 goals and a good chance of a draw or Criciuma win.
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
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| 1 |
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23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 44 | D W L D W |
| 5 |
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23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 37 | D D D W L |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Home | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Away | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50% | 32% | 18% |
| Home | 64% | 27% | 9% |
| Away | 36% | 36% | 27% |
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MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Home | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45% | 18% | 36% |
| Home | 50% | 30% | 20% |
| Away | 42% | 8% | 50% |
| Over | Under | |||
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over | Under | |||
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| 0.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4.5 Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Criciuma, with a strong recent home record, faces Fortaleza, which has performed well away and shown resilience in recent encounters. Both teams boast offensive options capable of finding the net, but Criciuma's solid defensive record and recent form suggest a controlled approach could be key.
Criciuma’s squad is peaking defensively with consistent lineups, while Fortaleza’s squad features attacking options that have historically scored in these fixtures. Injuries are not specified, but squad stability appears high for both sides, supporting the analytical predictions.
If Criciuma scores first, the match could open up with Fortaleza pushing hard for an equalizer, expanding goal-scoring chances. A level at halftime often results in tight second halves with cautious play, but late goals for either team are plausible, given historical scoring patterns and recent form.
Criciuma’s defensive stability aligns with its recent clean sheet streaks, indicating disciplined backline play. Fortaleza’s recent away results suggest they will be pragmatic, possibly aiming for set-piece opportunities to breach Criciuma’s defenses. This tactical setup favors lower-scoring, structured encounters.
Yes, the match is scheduled for August 23, 2026, at an unspecified venue, as part of the Serie B Brazil season.
The predicted outcome favors Criciuma, with a win or draw, and a low-scoring game expected—under 3.5 goals.
A safe bet is double chance on Criciuma or draw, combined with under 3.5 goals, considering recent form and defensive strength.