Criciuma will take to the pitch with guests Athletic Club at Estádio Heriberto Hülse in the Serie B tie on Thursday.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Criciuma v Athletic Club can be seen below - plus the latest match odds.
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Form Guide
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Criciuma
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Criciuma will be wanting a better result here after the 2-1 Serie B defeat last time out to Atletico PR.
In that game, Criciuma managed 49% possession and 8 shots on goal with 2 on target. The scorer for Criciuma was Marcelo Hermes (76'). At the other end, Athletico Paranaense had 15 attempts at goal with 6 on target. Alan Kardec (22') scored for Atletico PR.
At least three goals per match were seen in 5 of the last 6 meetings where Criciuma have been involved. Their opponents scored 13 times in this period while Criciuma managed to get a total of 6.
Athletic Club
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After being defeated in their last game at the hands of CRB in Serie B action, Athletic Club will be aiming to make amends here.
In that match, Athletic Club managed 51% possession and 19 attempts at goal with 8 on target. The only player to score for Athletic Club was Lincoln (29'). For their opponents, CRB got 16 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Gegê (53') and Douglas Baggio (90') scored for CRB.
Roger Rodrigues da Silva's Athletic Club have slotted home a total of 9 times throughout their most recent six matches. The number of goals that have been scored against them during those same clashes comes to 10.
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Team News: Athletic Club
Thanks to a mainly healthy squad, there’s just a single fitness worry for the Athletic Club boss Roger Rodrigues da Silva to be concerned with. Ezequiel (Right hip flexor problems) won’t be playing here.
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Prediction
We’re envisaging that Athletic Club will have to perform well to score goals against this Criciuma side who we think should win and very possibly keep a clean sheet.
We’re therefore anticipating a hard-fought contest, finishing with a 1-0 winning margin for Criciuma at the conclusion of the game.
Should be a close one.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
Looking at what the bookmakers’ view is of this game in the WDW market, a victory for Criciuma can be had for 1.73, backing a drawn result is 3.5 & selecting victory for Athletic Club comes in at 5. They’re the most competitive bets available at the moment.
Victor Martins,
03:18 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Criciuma
Formed: 1947
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse (19,300)
Captain: Rodrigo Fagundes de Freitas
Chairman: Valter José Minotto
Manager: Zé Ricardo
Competitions: Serie B position 17, Copa do Brasil (Third Round)