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Série B Betting Preview: Avaí vs Criciúma

Avaí host Criciúma in this Brazilian Série B clash, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 19 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Can Criciúma Keep the Scores Close?

Criciúma look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against Avaí. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -130 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

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2-1 Win for Avaí in Pair’s Last Encounter

Avaí drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Athletico Paranaense.

Criciúma claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against América Mineiro.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Avaí have claimed back-to-back victories over Criciúma. There was a 2-1 away triumph after winning 1-0 when hosting. Avaí have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games, with Criciúma winning once.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Criciúma logo Criciúma 38 17 10 11 47 33 14 47:33 61
9 Avaí logo Avaí 38 14 14 10 50 40 10 50:40 56
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Avaí vs Criciúma Prediction & Betting Tips

This Avaí vs Criciúma betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

Criciúma look like a great betting option with a +0.5 goal start. They should be able to triumph or potentially draw this Série B match, with this Asian Handicap pick at -130 looking like value.

Our Série B experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Avaí vs Criciúma league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Criciúma in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by Criciúma in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avaí in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avaí in 14 of their last 20 games.
Criciúma +0.5 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avaí Avaí logo 1 - 1 Criciúma logo Criciúma

Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +480. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alef Manga Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133 BetMGM logo

Alef Manga (Avaí) can be wagered to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -133. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Alef Manga Player Prop Odds

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Diego Gonçalves To Score +430 BetMGM logo

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma) is available to score at +430. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Diego Gonçalves Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Criciúma +0.5 -130
Total Goals Under 2.5 -182
Shots On Target Alef Manga Over 0.5 -133

If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Criciúma to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap, two or less goals in total and also Alef Manga (Avaí) to have one or more shots on target.

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Avaí vs Criciúma Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Avaí Betting Favourites to Win

With the bookmakers affording them a 46% chance of winning, Avaí might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +116 when it comes to this Série B encounter. If you want to back the outsider, Criciúma are available at +250.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Avaí available at -192 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Criciúma at +140.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -143 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

The best football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to Série B matches, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.

Cléber de Jesus Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Cléber de Jesus is now available at +525 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Cléber de Jesus (Avaí)
First
+230
Anytime
+525
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Alef Manga (Avaí)
First
+280
Anytime
+600
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Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Avaí)
First
+310
Anytime
+700
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Emerson Negueba (Avaí)
First
+350
Anytime
+800
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Player Shots On Target
Cléber de Jesus (Avaí)
Over 0.5
-185
Under 0.5
+104
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Emerson Negueba (Avaí)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-139
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Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Avaí)
Over 0.5
-120
Under 0.5
-130
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Team Stats
Avaí logo Avaí League Stats
Criciúma logo Criciúma League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Avaí vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News

The latest Avaí vs Criciúma team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll update you on the confirmed Série B lineups as well as all recent injury developments.

Previous Avaí Lineups

14 Oct Série B
Athletico PR 1-1 Avaí
08 Oct Série B
Avaí 3-0 Volta Redonda
03 Oct Série B
CRB 1-0 Avaí
29 Sep Série B
Avaí 0-2 Coritiba
25 Sep Série B
Chapecoense 0-1 Avaí
20 Sep Série B
Avaí 2-2 Ferroviária

Previous Criciúma Lineups

12 Oct Série B
Criciúma 2-1 América
07 Oct Série B
Amazonas 2-1 Criciúma
02 Oct Série B
Vila Nova 1-1 Criciúma
28 Sep Série B
Criciúma 2-4 Paysandu
25 Sep Série B
Coritiba 0-2 Criciúma
21 Sep Série B
Criciúma 1-0 CRB
Team Squads

Avaí Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Vinicius Bergantin

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Eduardo Brock 14 D 31 2776 31 0 1 0 5 0
Marquinhos 38 M 31 2733 31 0 4 5 3 0
Cleber 99 F 31 2421 30 1 9 3 4 0
Marcos Vinicius 63 D 29 2368 29 1 2 1 7 0
Jonathan Costa 95 M 26 2210 26 0 0 1 4 2

Criciúma Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Eduardo Baptista

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Rodrigo Fagundes 3 D 30 2684 30 0 5 2 6 0
Luciano Castan da Silva 4 D 29 2599 29 0 0 0 10 0
Diego Goncalves 77 F 31 2401 29 2 7 3 4 0
Marcinho 6 D 26 2129 25 4 2 5 7 1
Nicolas 9 F 28 1938 25 3 7 1 2 0
Brazil FlagSérie B Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coritiba 38 19 11 8 39:23 68
2 Athletico PR 38 19 8 11 53:43 65
3 Chapecoense 38 18 8 12 52:35 62
4 Remo 38 16 14 8 51:39 62
5 Criciúma 38 17 10 11 47:33 61
6 Goiás 38 17 10 11 42:37 61
7 Novorizontino 38 15 15 8 43:32 60
8 CRB 38 16 8 14 45:40 56
9 Avaí 38 14 14 10 50:40 56
10 Cuiabá 38 14 12 12 43:44 54
11 Atlético GO 38 13 13 12 39:38 52
12 Operário 38 12 12 14 40:44 48
13 Vila Nova 38 11 14 13 40:44 47
14 América 38 12 10 16 41:44 46
15 Athletic Club 38 12 8 18 43:53 44
16 Botafogo SP 38 10 12 16 32:52 42
17 Ferroviária 38 8 16 14 43:52 40
18 Amazonas 38 8 12 18 38:55 36
19 Volta Redonda 38 8 12 18 26:43 36
20 Paysandu 38 5 13 20 36:52 28
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 CRB 19 13 3 3 30:12 42
2 Novorizontino 19 10 8 1 31:14 38
3 Criciúma 19 12 2 5 31:18 38
4 Atlético GO 19 11 5 3 26:13 38
5 Cuiabá 19 12 2 5 26:17 38
6 Avaí 19 10 6 3 31:15 36
7 Chapecoense 19 11 3 5 32:20 36
8 Coritiba 19 9 8 2 21:10 35
9 Remo 19 10 5 4 26:16 35
10 Athletico PR 19 10 5 4 23:15 35
11 Goiás 19 10 4 5 25:18 34
12 Operário 19 9 6 4 26:18 33
13 Vila Nova 19 8 8 3 24:18 32
14 América 19 7 8 4 24:19 29
15 Amazonas 19 7 7 5 23:20 28
16 Volta Redonda 19 7 7 5 16:13 28
17 Botafogo SP 19 6 8 5 17:19 26
18 Athletic Club 19 6 5 8 22:28 23
19 Ferroviária 19 4 9 6 20:23 21
20 Paysandu 19 2 7 10 17:26 13