Goias
€13.20m
Criciuma
€12.95m
Preview
When Goias vs Criciuma takes center stage on July 8, 2025, the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro will host a battle of contrasts. The Serie B table tells the story: Goias sit comfortably at the top with 29 points, while Criciuma languish in 15th with just 16. A 14-position gap separates them, but football loves an underdog tale. Our Goias vs Criciuma prediction dives into the stats, betting odds, and hidden trends that could shape this encounter.
Goias have been the team to beat this season, combining defensive solidity with clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Criciuma’s campaign has been a grind, with inconsistency plaguing their results. Yet, past surprises in Serie B remind us that standings don’t always dictate outcomes. Remember Criciuma’s gritty 0-0 draw at Fluminense last November? Or Goias’ own 2-2 scramble against America Mineiro despite being underdogs? Football thrives on chaos.
The betting odds favor Goias heavily: a home win sits at 1.86, a draw at 3.25, and an unlikely Criciuma victory at 4.4. The AI’s top pick? A home success at 1.26 odds (5.7/10 confidence), aligning with a predicted 2-0 scoreline (1-0 at halftime). But here’s the twist—the same AI suggests under 2.5 goals (1.5 odds, 2.5 confidence), hinting at a tighter affair than the standings suggest.
Despite Goias’ dominance, their matches aren’t goal fests. Serie B trends show only 31.3% of games clear over 2.5 goals, and Criciuma’s survival strategy often hinges on compact defending. Their squad value (€12.95m) isn’t far off Goias’ (€13.20m), proving talent gaps aren’t seismic. If Criciuma parks the bus, this could be a war of attrition.
The head-to-head history adds intrigue. While Goias are favorites, Criciuma’s desperation for points might fuel a scrappy performance. Consider:
Our Goias vs Criciuma prediction leans on logic but leaves room for drama. Expect Goias to control possession (55%) and grind out a 2-0 win, but don’t rule out a nervy 1-0 if Criciuma’s defense holds firm. The betting odds reflect Goias’ superiority, yet under 2.5 goals offers sneaky value. After all, in Serie B, the expected often collides with the unpredictable.
One thing’s certain: this isn’t just a clash of standings—it’s a test of nerve. Will Goias flex their dominance, or will Criciuma summon another underdog miracle? Tune in to find out.
When Goias vs Criciuma takes center stage on July 8, 2025, the Estádio de Hailé Pinheiro will host a battle of contrasts. The Serie B table tells the story: Goias sit comfortably at the top with 29 points, while Criciuma languish in 15th with just 16. A 14-position gap separates them, but football loves an underdog tale. Our Goias vs Criciuma prediction dives into the stats, betting odds, and hidden trends that could shape this encounter.
Goias have been the team to beat this season, combining defensive solidity with clinical finishing. Meanwhile, Criciuma’s campaign has been a grind, with inconsistency plaguing their results. Yet, past surprises in Serie B remind us that standings don’t always dictate outcomes. Remember Criciuma’s gritty 0-0 draw at Fluminense last November? Or Goias’ own 2-2 scramble against America Mineiro despite being underdogs? Football thrives on chaos.
The betting odds favor Goias heavily: a home win sits at 1.86, a draw at 3.25, and an unlikely Criciuma victory at 4.4. The AI’s top pick? A home success at 1.26 odds (5.7/10 confidence), aligning with a predicted 2-0 scoreline (1-0 at halftime). But here’s the twist—the same AI suggests under 2.5 goals (1.5 odds, 2.5 confidence), hinting at a tighter affair than the standings suggest.
Despite Goias’ dominance, their matches aren’t goal fests. Serie B trends show only 31.3% of games clear over 2.5 goals, and Criciuma’s survival strategy often hinges on compact defending. Their squad value (€12.95m) isn’t far off Goias’ (€13.20m), proving talent gaps aren’t seismic. If Criciuma parks the bus, this could be a war of attrition.
The head-to-head history adds intrigue. While Goias are favorites, Criciuma’s desperation for points might fuel a scrappy performance. Consider:
Our Goias vs Criciuma prediction leans on logic but leaves room for drama. Expect Goias to control possession (55%) and grind out a 2-0 win, but don’t rule out a nervy 1-0 if Criciuma’s defense holds firm. The betting odds reflect Goias’ superiority, yet under 2.5 goals offers sneaky value. After all, in Serie B, the expected often collides with the unpredictable.
One thing’s certain: this isn’t just a clash of standings—it’s a test of nerve. Will Goias flex their dominance, or will Criciuma summon another underdog miracle? Tune in to find out.
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Goias is expected to score at least 1 goal with odds of -3851-116
Goias is expected to win with odds of -116Under 2.5 -200
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -161
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U3.5 -185
Home win/draw and under 3.5 goals
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2:0
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5
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4
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18-Mar-22
1:0
| Criciuma ![]() |
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01-Nov-18
2:2
| Goias ![]() |
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14-Jul-18
2:1
| Criciuma ![]() |
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31-Oct-17
1:1
| Criciuma ![]() |
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15-Jul-17
1:0
| Goias ![]() |
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31-Aug-16
1:1
| Criciuma ![]() |
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25-May-16
3:1
| Goias ![]() |
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14-Sep-14
1:0
| Goias ![]() |
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27-Apr-14
1:0
| Criciuma ![]() |
19 Jul |
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| Cuiaba.
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13 Jul | W |
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0:1
| Goias.
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08 Jul | D |
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1:1
| Criciuma.
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29 Jun | W |
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1:2
| Goias.
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24 Jun | L |
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1:2
| Athletic C.
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14 Jun | L |
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2:0
| Goias.
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08 Jun | W |
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2:0
| Volta R.
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31 May | W |
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1:2
| Goias.
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24 May | W |
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2:0
| Ferroviaria.
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18 May | D |
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0:0
| Goias.
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18 Jul | ![]() |
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Criciuma.![]() | |
13 Jul | W | ![]() |
2:1 |
Ferroviaria.![]() |
08 Jul | D | ![]() |
1:1 |
Criciuma.![]() |
28 Jun | L | ![]() |
1:2 |
Avai.![]() |
21 Jun | D | ![]() |
1:1 |
Criciuma.![]() |
16 Jun | W | ![]() |
3:2 |
Amazonas.![]() |
09 Jun | W | ![]() |
1:0 |
Vila Nova.![]() |
03 Jun | W | ![]() |
0:1 |
Criciuma.![]() |
26 May | L | ![]() |
0:1 |
Coritiba.![]() |
23 May | L | ![]() |
6:0 |
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Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
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1 |
![]() | 16 | 16-6 | 33 |
2 |
![]() | 16 | 20-12 | 33 |
3 |
![]() | 16 | 21-11 | 30 |
4 |
![]() | 16 | 18-14 | 25 |
5 |
![]() | 16 | 19-17 | 24 |
6 |
![]() | 16 | 20-16 | 23 |
7 |
![]() | 16 | 19-20 | 23 |
8 |
![]() | 16 | 14-15 | 23 |
9 |
![]() | 15 | 15-16 | 22 |
10 |
![]() | 16 | 18-16 | 22 |
11 |
![]() | 16 | 15-15 | 21 |
12 |
![]() | 16 | 17-20 | 20 |
13 |
![]() | 16 | 19-17 | 20 |
14 |
![]() | 16 | 18-23 | 18 |
15 |
![]() | 16 | 17-19 | 18 |
16 |
![]() | 16 | 16-19 | 18 |
17 |
![]() | 16 | 12-17 | 18 |
18 |
![]() | 16 | 11-17 | 15 |
19 |
![]() | 16 | 7-14 | 15 |
20 |
![]() | 15 | 12-20 | 14 |