The Serie B fixture at Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Monday will see home team Criciuma doing battle with Vila Nova.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Criciuma v Vila Nova can be found here - as well as up-to-date odds.
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Criciuma
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Criciuma are hoping to win again following the 0-1 Serie B success vs Paysandu.
In that game, Criciuma managed 46% possession and 7 attempts on goal with 4 of them on target. The only player to score for Criciuma was Diego Gonçalves (52'). Paysandu got 22 shots on goal with 5 of them on target.
A common trait of recent Criciuma games is the high number of scores with a nil in them.
From their prior 6 clashes leading up to this one, in 5 of them a wager on BTTS would've been a losing one. Let’s find out if that trend will end up being sustained into this next match.
Vila Nova
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Since tasting defeat last time out to Grêmio Novorizontino in Serie B action, Vila Nova and their travelling supporters will be hoping that they can get a better result in this one.
In that game, Vila Nova had 55% possession and 17 attempts at goal with 7 on target. On the other side, Gremio Novorizontino had 8 shots at goal with 1 of them on target. Jean Irmer (45') scored for Grêmio Novorizontino.
The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games featuring Vila Nova has been apparent in recent matches. Examining their last six outings shows that it’s occurred 5 times. During those clashes, their opponents have managed a goal aggregate of 8 and Vila Nova have scored 3.
Going into this one, Vila Nova are without a win away from home in their last 2 league games.
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Head to head
Inspecting their past head-to-head clashes dating back to 08/06/2019 tells us that Criciuma have won 2 of these and Vila Nova 1, with the number of drawn games standing at 3.
A total of 7 goals were produced between them during those clashes, with 4 from Tigrão and 3 being from Tigre. The average number of goals per game works out to 1.17.
The previous league contest featuring these sides was Serie B match day 25 on 23/08/2023 when it finished Criciuma 1-0 Vila Nova.
That time, Criciuma had 39% possession and 8 shots at goal with 1 on target. Their only player to score was Felipe Vizeu (22').
On the other side, Vila Nova had 13 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
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Team News: Vila Nova
Vila Nova manager Rafael Lacerda has to currently contend with reduced team options. Guilherme Parede (Cruciate ligament injury) and Marcondes (Cruciate ligament injury) won’t be making appearances.
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Prediction
Our feeling is that Vila Nova may not find it easy to put one past this Criciuma side who we think will likely emerge victorious.
We therefore fancy a highly competitive game with a 1-0 advantage for Criciuma at the end of the 90.
Should be interesting.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices on the win-draw-win market, victory for Criciuma can be had for 2.15, betting on a draw is 3.2 & taking a punt on victory for Vila Nova gets you 3.3. They are the top bets on offer at the moment.
Victor Martins,
11:01 06/06/2025
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: Eduardo Baptista
Competitions: Serie B position 16