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Novorizontino vs Criciuma

Brazil Brazil

Serie B Estadio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi, Novo Horizonte
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Match Events

45'
Luciano Castan
46'
Sub
De Sena Araujo F. M. In: Caue Santos
Out: De Sena Araujo F. M.
56'
Luis Oyama

AI Match Summary

Criciuma in this Serie B matchup, with the score ending 0-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Criciuma.

Win Probability Meter

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

65%
Novorizontino
15%
Draws
20%
Criciuma
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Novorizontino

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / High Confidence
  • Novorizontino have won more games recently than Criciuma.
  • Win probability leans Novorizontino's way, sitting at 90%.
  • 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 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.8%
Novorizontino Clean Sheet 68%
Criciuma Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Novorizontino Criciuma
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 14 12
Draws 7 8
Losses 8 8
Goals Scored 1.69 0.96
Goals Conceded 1.03 0.96
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 0.76
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 21, 2026 Serie B
Novorizontino vs Criciuma
0:1
Aug 23, 2025 Serie B
Criciuma vs Novorizontino
2:0
Apr 21, 2025 Serie B
Novorizontino vs Criciuma
1:1
Nov 25, 2023 Serie B
Novorizontino vs Criciuma
2:0
Jul 22, 2023 Serie B
Criciuma vs Novorizontino
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Novorizontino Compare

Avg xG / game 1.45
Avg xA / game 0.94

Criciuma Compare

Top Goalscorer Diego Goncalves
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.69
Avg xA / game 0.42

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Novorizontino 95 / 100
Criciuma 10 / 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
Novorizontino Criciuma

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Novorizontino's goal record stands at 76% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Criciuma let in goals in 61% of their last 28 matches.

These sides typically produce 1.60 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Novorizontino stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Novorizontino VS Criciuma
2.13 Goals Scored 0.63
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 25%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Novorizontino

(Home)
18 Sept
Ceara
2 : 1
Novorizontino
13 Sept
Novorizontino
1 : 1
Cuiaba
09 Sept
Botafogo SP
1 : 3
Novorizontino
05 Sept
Novorizontino
3 : 1
Avai
28 Aug
Novorizontino
2 : 1
Sport Recife
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Criciuma

(Away)
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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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vila Nova FC 29 15 6 8 41:31 51
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 Operario-PR 29 13 8 8 41:36 47
6 Criciuma 29 13 8 8 28:27 47
7 Atletico GO 29 12 10 7 36:27 46
8 CRB 29 13 6 10 42:41 45
9 Sport Recife 29 11 11 7 39:29 44
10 Cuiaba 29 10 13 6 30:22 43
11 Goias 29 12 6 11 30:35 42
12 Sao Bernardo 30 11 9 10 40:31 42
13 Athletic Club 29 10 11 8 34:31 41
14 Nautico 29 10 8 11 35:36 38
15 Ceara 29 9 8 12 31:37 35
16 Botafogo SP 29 8 8 13 32:36 32
17 Avai 29 8 6 15 30:38 30
18 Londrina 29 7 7 15 39:41 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)