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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.

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 28 13 8 7 28 25 3 28:25 47
17 Avaí logo Avaí 29 8 6 15 30 38 -8 30:38 30
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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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Our Match Prediction
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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

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 and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

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
+525
Anytime
+230
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Alef Manga (Avaí)
First
+600
Anytime
+280
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Hygor Cleber Garcia Silva (Avaí)
First
+700
Anytime
+310
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Emerson Negueba (Avaí)
First
+800
Anytime
+350
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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
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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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

24 May Série B
Avaí 0-2 Goiás
17 May Série B
Vila Nova 2-0 Avaí
10 May Série B
Avaí 0-0 Fortaleza
03 May Série B
Avaí 3-3 Novorizontino
26 Apr Série B
Atlético GO 2-1 Avaí
18 Apr Série B
Avaí 1-2 Ponte Preta

Previous Criciúma Lineups

24 May Série B
Operário 1-1 Criciúma
17 May Série B
Criciúma 1-1 Atlético GO
09 May Série B
Juventude 0-0 Criciúma
02 May Série B
Cuiabá 1-1 Criciúma
26 Apr Série B
Criciúma 3-1 CRB
19 Apr Série B
Fortaleza 3-2 Criciúma
Team Squads

Avaí Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Cauan Almeida

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Leonardo 41 G 10 900 10 0 0 0 0 0
Bruno Baldini 55 D 9 810 9 0 0 0 3 0
Ze Ricardo 77 M 9 762 9 0 0 1 3 0
Luiz Henrique 8 M 10 757 10 0 2 0 2 0
Douglas 36 D 8 720 8 0 0 0 6 0

Criciúma Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Eduardo Baptista

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Marcelo Hermes 22 D 10 900 10 0 1 1 2 0
Luciano Castan da Silva 4 D 8 675 8 2 0 0 2 0
Fellipe Mateus 7 M 10 670 9 1 1 0 3 0
Marcinho 6 D 9 638 8 2 0 0 0 0
Airton 32 G 7 630 7 2 0 0 0 0
Brazil FlagSérie B Table
Serie B Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vila Nova 29 15 6 8 41:31 51
2 Fortaleza 29 14 9 6 33:24 51
3 Novorizontino 29 14 8 7 49:27 50
4 Juventude 29 14 8 7 31:19 50
5 Criciúma 28 13 8 7 28:25 47
6 Atlético GO 29 12 10 7 36:27 46
7 CRB 29 13 6 10 42:41 45
8 Operário 28 12 8 8 39:36 44
9 Sport Recife 29 11 11 7 39:29 44
10 Cuiabá 29 10 13 6 30:22 43
11 Goiás 29 12 6 11 30:35 42
12 Sao Bernardo 29 11 8 10 40:31 41
13 Athletic Club 29 10 11 8 34:31 41
14 Náutico 29 10 8 11 35:36 38
15 Ceará 29 9 8 12 31:37 35
16 Botafogo SP 29 8 8 13 32:36 32
17 Avaí 29 8 6 15 30:38 30
18 Londrina 29 7 7 15 39:41 28
19 América 29 4 5 20 21:49 17
20 Ponte Preta 29 3 4 22 17:62 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Vila Nova 14 11 2 1 29:11 35
2 Juventude 15 9 4 2 19:6 31
3 Fortaleza 14 9 4 1 22:11 31
4 Sport Recife 15 7 7 1 26:15 28
5 Atlético GO 15 8 4 3 24:13 28
6 Criciúma 14 8 4 2 15:8 28
7 Novorizontino 14 8 3 3 23:14 27
8 Cuiabá 15 6 7 2 17:9 25
9 Operário 14 7 4 3 20:16 25
10 Goiás 14 8 1 5 14:15 25
11 CRB 14 7 3 4 25:17 24
12 Náutico 14 7 3 4 16:12 24
13 Ceará 15 7 3 5 19:17 24
14 Athletic Club 15 6 5 4 18:14 23
15 Avaí 14 5 4 5 15:14 19
16 Botafogo SP 14 5 3 6 23:21 18
17 Londrina 15 4 5 6 23:18 17
18 Sao Bernardo 15 3 6 6 16:17 15
19 América 14 3 3 8 12:20 12
20 Ponte Preta 15 2 4 9 10:23 10

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