Our Criciuma vs Athletic Club MG Prediction: 2-1
Criciuma vs Athletic Club MG in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 00:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 2, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Recent Form Insights
Criciuma's Last Match – Nautico vs Criciuma
Criciuma will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Brazil Serie B victory over Nautico on March 22. In that match, Criciuma recorded 34% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nautico | 66% | 2 (0) | 0.03 | 4 |
 Criciuma | 34% | 6 (1) | 0.43 | 0 |
Athletic Club MG's Last Match – Athletic Club MG vs Ponte Preta
Athletic Club MG will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 Brazil Serie B victory over Ponte Preta on March 22. In that match, Athletic Club MG had 44% possession and 17 attempts at goal, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Club MG | 44% | 17 (8) | 0.76 | 58 |
 Ponte Preta | 56% | 11 (3) | 0.51 | 34 |
Criciuma vs Athletic Club MG Stats
Key Stats
| Criciuma | Athletic Club MG | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.38 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.93 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Criciuma are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Athletic Club MG average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Criciuma 17-11
Athletic Club MG 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Criciuma to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.6
Athletic Club MG to win: @5.5
Lineups
Criciuma (3-4-2-1) : Alisson, Bruno Alves, Rodrigo, Cesar Martins, Jhonata Robert, Eduardo Biasi, Fellipe Mateus, Marcelo Hermes, Waguininho, Romulo Otero, Nicolas
Athletic Club MG (4-2-3-1) : Luan Polli, Diogo Batista de Souza, Jhonatan Paulo Da Silva, Lucas Belezi, Zeca, Gian Franco Cabezas, Ian Luccas, Dixon Vera, Jota, Ruan Assis, Ronaldo Tavares
Avai 
Ceara 
Vila Nova 
Operario PR 
Goias 
Criciuma 
Botafogo SP 
Nautico 
Sport Recife 
Londrina 
Sao Bernardo SP 
EC Juventude 
Fortaleza 
CRB 
Gremio Novorizontino 
Cuiaba 
America MG 
Ponte Preta 
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