Our Criciuma vs Paysandu Prediction: 2-1
Criciuma vs Paysandu in the Brazil Serie B is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday September 28, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
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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Criciuma's Last Match – Coritiba vs Criciuma
Criciuma must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Brazil Serie B victory over Coritiba in their last outing. In that match, Criciuma saw 35% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coritiba | 65% | 9 (2) | 0.41 | 53 |
 Criciuma | 35% | 9 (2) | 0.9 | 30 |
Paysandu's Last Match – Paysandu vs Gremio Novorizontino
Paysandu will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Brazil Serie B setback against Gremio Novorizontino on September 23. In that match, Paysandu recorded 51% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paysandu | 51% | 8 (2) | 0.52 | 35 |
 Gremio Novorizontino | 49% | 9 (3) | 1.36 | 45 |
Criciuma vs Paysandu Stats
Key Stats
| Criciuma | Paysandu | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.02 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 0.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Criciuma are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Paysandu average 0.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Criciuma 20-4
Paysandu 4-13
What are the odds for this match?
Criciuma to win: @1.533
Draw: @4
Paysandu to win: @6.25
Lineups
Criciuma (3-5-2) : Alisson, Lucas Dias, Rodrigo, Luciano Castan, Marcinho, Matheus Trindade, Guilherme Lobo, Jhonata Robert, Filipinho, Nicolas, Benjamin Borasi
Paysandu (4-3-3) : Matheus Nogueira, Edilson Junior, Mauricio Antonio, Thalisson, Reverson, Ronaldo Henrique, André, Denner, Mauricio Garcez, Marlon Douglas, Denilson da Silva dos Santos
Ponte Preta 
Atletico GO 
America MG 
Avai 
Botafogo SP 
Ceara 
CRB 
Criciuma 
Cuiaba 
EC Juventude 
Fortaleza 
Goias 
Gremio Novorizontino 
Londrina 
Nautico 
Operario PR 
Sao Bernardo SP 
Sport Recife 
Vila Nova