Our Criciuma vs Botafogo SP Prediction: 2-1
Criciuma vs Botafogo SP in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 23:30 GMT kick-off on Friday April 10, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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 – Goias vs Criciuma
Criciuma will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Brazil Serie B loss against Goias on April 7. In that match, Criciuma had 41% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Goias | 59% | 10 (3) | - | 51 |
 Criciuma | 41% | 7 (1) | - | 29 |
Botafogo SP's Last Match – Botafogo SP vs Sao Bernardo SP
Botafogo SP will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Brazil Serie B defeat against Sao Bernardo SP on April 5. In that match, Botafogo SP saw 50% of the ball and created 13 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Botafogo SP | 50% | 13 (3) | 1.27 | 50 |
 Sao Bernardo SP | 50% | 7 (6) | 1.37 | 17 |
Criciuma vs Botafogo SP Stats
Key Stats
| Criciuma | Botafogo SP | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Criciuma are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Botafogo SP average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Criciuma 13-9
Botafogo SP 12-12
What are the odds for this match?
Criciuma to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.5
Botafogo SP to win: @4.75
Lineups
Criciuma (3-4-2-1) : Airton, Ruan, Cesar Martins, Luciano Castan, Willean Lepo, Guilherme Lobo, Thiago Ramon Santos Modesto, Marcelo Hermes, Fellipe Mateus, Romarinho, Waguininho
Botafogo SP (4-1-4-1) : Victor Souza, Pedrinho, Gustavo Vilar dos Santos, Carlao, Patrick Brey, Matheus Sales, Thiago Moraes, Everton Morelli Casimiro, Rafael Gava, Kelvin Giacobe Alves dos Santos, Hygor
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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