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Criciuma vs Vila Nova FC

Brazil Brazil

Serie B Estádio Heriberto Hülse, Criciúma
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Match Events

9' Event
De Sena Araujo F. M.
Assist: Gui Lobo
26'
Luciano Castan
34'
Gui Lobo

AI Match Summary

The Serie B game between Criciuma and Vila Nova FC finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Criciuma.

Win Probability Meter

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

20%
Criciuma
15%
Draws
65%
Vila Nova FC
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Vila Nova FC

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Criciuma have managed 1.19 goals a game lately — Vila Nova FC are scoring more at 1.38.
  • Win probability leans Vila Nova FC's way, sitting at 50%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • 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 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 27.200000000000003%
Criciuma Clean Sheet 13%
Vila Nova FC Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Criciuma Vila Nova FC
Matches Played 32 29
Wins 15 15
Draws 9 5
Losses 8 9
Goals Scored 1.19 1.38
Goals Conceded 0.94 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 0.69 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 18, 2026 Serie B
Criciuma vs Vila Nova FC
2:0
Oct 3, 2025 Serie B
Vila Nova FC vs Criciuma
1:1
Jun 9, 2025 Serie B
Criciuma vs Vila Nova FC
1:0
Aug 23, 2023 Serie B
Criciuma vs Vila Nova FC
1:0
May 12, 2023 Serie B
Vila Nova FC vs Criciuma
0:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Criciuma Compare

Top Goalscorer De Sena Araujo F. M.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Marcelo Hermes
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.53
Avg xA / game 0.34

Vila Nova FC Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Criciuma 22 / 100
Vila Nova FC 59 / 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 Vila Nova FC

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Vila Nova FC 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

Attacking prowess: Criciuma scored in 75% of their last 32 outings.

Vila Nova FC has conceded goals in 62% of their last 29 outings.

Historical meetings average 1.20 goals per match.

Solid form: Criciuma remains unbeaten in 1 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Criciuma VS Vila Nova FC
0.63 Goals Scored 1.75
1.63 Goals Conceded 0.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 25%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Criciuma

(Home)
22 Sept
Criciuma
0 : 2
Operario-PR
13 Sept
Atletico GO
4 : 0
Criciuma
09 Sept
Criciuma
0 : 2
EC Juventude
04 Sept
Criciuma
2 : 0
Cuiaba
30 Aug
CRB
2 : 1
Criciuma
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Vila Nova FC

(Away)
25 Sept
Vila Nova FC
2 : 0
Londrina
18 Sept
Vila Nova FC
1 : 0
America MG
15 Sept
Avai
1 : 1
Vila Nova FC
10 Sept
Vila Nova FC
2 : 0
Goias
04 Sept
Athletic Club
5 : 0
Vila Nova FC
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vila Nova FC 30 16 6 8 43:31 54
2 Novorizontino 30 14 9 7 49:27 51
3 Fortaleza 29 14 9 6 33:24 51
4 EC Juventude 29 14 8 7 31:19 50
5 Atletico GO 30 13 10 7 37:27 49
6 Operario-PR 30 13 9 8 43:38 48
7 Criciuma 29 13 8 8 28:27 47
8 CRB 29 13 6 10 42:41 45
9 Sport Recife 30 11 11 8 40:32 44
10 Cuiaba 29 10 13 6 30:22 43
11 Goias 30 12 6 12 30:36 42
12 Sao Bernardo 30 11 9 10 40:31 42
13 Nautico 30 11 8 11 38:37 41
14 Athletic Club 29 10 11 8 34:31 41
15 Ceara 30 9 9 12 33:39 36
16 Botafogo SP 29 8 8 13 32:36 32
17 Avai 29 8 6 15 30:38 30
18 Londrina 30 7 7 16 39:43 28
19 America MG 29 4 5 20 21:49 17
20 Ponte Preta 29 3 4 22 17:62 13
Promotion - Serie A Betano 2027 (Main)
Promotion - Serie B (Promotion - Play Offs)
Relegation - Serie C 2027 (First stage)