Athletic Club vs CRB Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 20 Aug 2026
Athletic Club vs CRB Predictions
Athletic and CRB could be set for a low-scoring encounter. We will therefore head to the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be backed at an eye-catching price of -147.
Explore our full Athletic vs CRB betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Athletic Club vs CRB Preview
Athletic Club take on CRB, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Thursday 20 August.
Athletic Club have got the win in back-to-back Série B games. A 3-1 triumph recently occurred when playing América Mineiro away.
CRB played out a 0-0 draw against Grêmio Novorizontino in their previous game, with this being at home.
Athletic Won 3-2 in Teams’ Last Meeting
It was Athletic who came out on top when they last played CRB, a 3-2 away win was recorded. In the previous 4 H2H matches, there have been three CRB victories and one Athletic win.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Athletic Club |
22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 24:19 | 34 |
| 9 | CRB |
22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32:32 | 33 |
Main Match Prediction
The price of -147 looks particularly appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 for this Série B showdown. It’s expected that these teams could be set to play out a low-scoring clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Sportsgambler.com boast Série B expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our football betting tips and we make sure that the best stats are on hand.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 59.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.
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Correct Score Prediction
We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +430. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Douglas Baggio (CRB) is available to finish with one or more shots on goal at +112. He looks like a value bet on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop pick.
Gustavinho (Athletic) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +650. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for less than three goals to be scored, a draw to be the outcome and also Douglas Baggio (CRB) to have at minimum of one shot on target.
A bet builder provides football punters an option to bet a multiple on the same match. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.
Athletic Club vs CRB Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With a 44% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Athletic Club are favourites to come out on top in this Série B clash and they’re available at +125 with the bookmakers. CRB are the +215 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
There’s the chance to back Athletic at -109 if you want to take them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s a full payout if they beat CRB but also half stake returned if the scoreline ends level.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Série B matches, with the recommended football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Mikael Filipe Viana de Sousa is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +440 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +180.
Athletic Club League Stats
CRB League Stats
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Athletic Club this season are Ronaldo Tavares (5), Ian Luccas (4), Dixon Vera (2)
- Top Assistors for Athletic Club this season are Jota (3), Diogo Batista (2), Ian Luccas (2)
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Athletic Club vs CRB Lineups & Team News
Always review the Athletic vs CRB team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with the confirmed Série B lineups and up-to-date injury news.
Previous Athletic Club Lineups
Previous CRB Lineups
Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Alex
CRB Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criciúma | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 24:14 | 43 |
| 2 | Juventude | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 24:12 | 42 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 29:25 | 37 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 24:20 | 36 |
| 5 | Operário | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 30:30 | 35 |
| 6 | Sport Recife | 22 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 28:20 | 35 |
| 7 | Novorizontino | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 32:20 | 34 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 24:19 | 34 |
| 9 | CRB | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 32:32 | 33 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 24:23 | 33 |
| 11 | Goiás | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22:28 | 32 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 31:25 | 30 |
| 13 | Botafogo SP | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 27:22 | 30 |
| 14 | Náutico | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 27:26 | 30 |
| 15 | Cuiabá | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 19:17 | 29 |
| 16 | Ceará | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23:29 | 25 |
| 17 | Avaí | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 23:29 | 23 |
| 18 | Londrina | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 28:34 | 21 |
| 19 | América | 22 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 16:36 | 11 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 22 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16:42 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 15:1 | 27 |
| 2 | Fortaleza | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Criciúma | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 13:4 | 25 |
| 4 | Vila Nova | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 18:11 | 23 |
| 5 | Operário | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17:16 | 21 |
| 6 | Sport Recife | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19:14 | 19 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11:7 | 19 |
| 8 | Atlético GO | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15:12 | 19 |
| 9 | Goiás | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10:12 | 19 |
| 10 | Botafogo SP | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 17 |
| 11 | Novorizontino | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | 17 |
| 12 | Náutico | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 10:8 | 17 |
| 13 | CRB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:14 | 15 |
| 14 | Avaí | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12:11 | 15 |
| 15 | Cuiabá | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9:8 | 15 |
| 16 | Ceará | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:14 | 15 |
| 17 | Londrina | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 18 | Sao Bernardo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9:19 | 7 |
| 20 | América | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8:17 | 6 |
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