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Criciuma vs Ceara

Brazil Brazil

Serie B Estádio Heriberto Hülse, Criciúma
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Match Events

20'
Sub
Julio Cesar In: Richardson
Out: Julio Cesar
25' Event
De Sena Araujo F. M.
Assist: Waguininho
60'
Sub
Fernando In: Matheusinho
Out: Fernando

AI Match Summary

Neither side could be separated in this Serie B matchup, with the score ending 1-1.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Criciuma
20%
Draws
51%
Ceara
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Ceara

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Criciuma lately — more wins on the board than Ceara.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Regular Serie B form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 23%
Over 3.5 Goals 12.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 31.6%
Criciuma Clean Sheet 27%
Ceara Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Criciuma Ceara
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 15 10
Draws 9 7
Losses 5 12
Goals Scored 1.24 1.24
Goals Conceded 0.76 1.24
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jun 16, 2026 Serie B
Criciuma vs Ceara
1:1
Sep 2, 2023 Serie B
Ceara vs Criciuma
1:0
May 21, 2023 Serie B
Criciuma vs Ceara
1:2
Nov 18, 2017 Serie B
Criciuma vs Ceara
1:1
Aug 2, 2017 Serie B
Ceara vs Criciuma
3:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Criciuma Compare

Top Goalscorer De Sena Araujo F. M.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.92
Avg xA / game 0.59

Ceara Compare

Top Goalscorer Joao Gabriel
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Criciuma 33 / 100
Ceara 41 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Criciuma Ceara

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ceara Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Criciuma scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Ceara has conceded goals in 79% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.

Criciuma went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Criciuma VS Ceara
1 Goals Scored 1
0.5 Goals Conceded 1.38
50% Over 1.5 63%
13% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Criciuma

(Home)
23 Aug
Criciuma
0 : 2
Fortaleza
20 Aug
Botafogo SP
1 : 1
Criciuma
15 Aug
Criciuma
1 : 0
Goias
09 Aug
Athletic Club
2 : 0
Criciuma
26 Jul
Criciuma
0 : 0
Nautico
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Ceara

(Away)
22 Aug
Ceara
2 : 1
Londrina
19 Aug
Nautico
1 : 0
Ceara
15 Aug
Ceara
1 : 3
Cuiaba
07 Aug
Ceara
2 : 0
Ponte Preta
26 Jul
Sao Bernardo
3 : 4
Ceara
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 EC Juventude 24 13 6 5 26:13 45
2 Criciuma 24 12 8 4 25:17 44
3 Vila Nova FC 24 12 5 7 35:25 41
4 Novorizontino 24 11 7 6 39:21 40
5 Fortaleza 24 11 7 6 27:21 40
6 Sport Recife 24 9 11 4 32:22 38
7 CRB 24 10 6 8 35:34 36
8 Operario-PR 24 10 6 8 30:31 36
9 Atletico GO 24 9 9 6 27:23 36
10 Athletic Club 24 8 10 6 25:25 34
11 Goias 24 9 6 9 23:29 33
12 Cuiaba 24 7 12 5 21:18 33
13 Sao Bernardo 24 8 8 8 33:27 32
14 Botafogo SP 24 8 7 9 28:26 31
15 Nautico 24 8 7 9 28:27 31
16 Avai 24 8 5 11 27:30 29
17 Ceara 24 7 7 10 25:30 28
18 Londrina 24 5 6 13 29:36 21
19 America MG 24 2 5 17 16:42 11
20 Ponte Preta 24 2 4 18 16:50 10
Promotion - Serie A Betano 2027 (Main)
Promotion - Serie B (Promotion - Play Offs)
Relegation - Serie C 2027 (First stage)