Ceará vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Oct 2026
Ceará vs Criciúma Predictions
Criciúma +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Ceará the aim at betting odds of -137.
Check out the complete Ceará vs Criciúma betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Ceará take on Criciúma, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Thursday 8 October.
Ceará have got the win in their last three home games. Most recently, a 1-0 triumph occurred on the road when playing Avaí.
Criciúma have won back-to-back Série B games. On the road, Londrina were recently beaten 2-0.
H2H: 1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Head-to-Head
Ceará are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Criciúma, with a 1-1 draw occurring in the last clash. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two Ceará victories and one draw.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Criciúma |
31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 6 | 33:27 | 53 |
| 15 | Ceará |
31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 34 | 39 | -5 | 34:39 | 39 |
Main Match Prediction
Criciúma have a good chance of winning this Série B clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -137 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Série B betting predictions.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 57.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
There could be merit in backing Criciúma to win 2-1. Odds of +750 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.
Player Prop Picks
Lucca Sampaio Tavares (Ceará) can be wagered at -100 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Cauê Vinicius dos Santos (Criciúma) can be wagered at +280 to score. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Criciúma on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, BTTS Yes as well as Lucca Sampaio Tavares (Ceará) to finish with a minimum of one shot on target.
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Ceará 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.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Série B encounter and you can get +140 that Ceará win and +205 that Criciúma triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +205.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with Ceará available at -154 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents Criciúma at +106.
The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -135 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Série B match. All the leading football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
Melquisedeque Costa de Oliveira is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +500 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +220.
Ceará League Stats
Criciúma League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ceará this season are Melk (8), Luiz Otavio (3), Matheus Araujo (3)
- Top Assistors for Ceará this season are Melk (5), Giulio (3), Lucca (2)
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Ceará vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Ceará vs Criciúma, check the team news first. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed Série B lineups and current injury news.
Previous Ceará Lineups
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Ceará Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Daniel Paulista
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 32 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 37:19 | 59 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 44:31 | 57 |
| 3 | Novorizontino | 31 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 52:27 | 54 |
| 4 | Criciúma | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 33:27 | 53 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | 31 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 36:27 | 53 |
| 6 | Atlético GO | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 39:27 | 52 |
| 7 | Sport Recife | 32 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 44:34 | 50 |
| 8 | CRB | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 46:44 | 48 |
| 9 | Operário | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 43:41 | 48 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 31 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 32:25 | 46 |
| 11 | Goiás | 32 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 32:40 | 45 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 44:34 | 45 |
| 13 | Náutico | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 39:38 | 42 |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 38:37 | 42 |
| 15 | Ceará | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 34:39 | 39 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 34:37 | 35 |
| 17 | Avaí | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 30:42 | 30 |
| 18 | Londrina | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 39:45 | 28 |
| 19 | América | 31 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 21:52 | 17 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 32 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 17:68 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila Nova | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 31:11 | 38 |
| 2 | Juventude | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 22:6 | 34 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 25:14 | 33 |
| 4 | Atlético GO | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26:13 | 31 |
| 5 | Sport Recife | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 28:16 | 31 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 26:14 | 31 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 18:10 | 31 |
| 8 | Cuiabá | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 19:9 | 28 |
| 9 | Goiás | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 16:17 | 28 |
| 10 | CRB | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 28:17 | 27 |
| 11 | Náutico | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19:13 | 27 |
| 12 | Operário | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 13 | Ceará | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 19:17 | 24 |
| 14 | Athletic Club | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19:16 | 23 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25:22 | 21 |
| 16 | Avaí | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15:15 | 19 |
| 17 | Sao Bernardo | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19:18 | 18 |
| 18 | Londrina | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 23:20 | 17 |
| 19 | América | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12:21 | 12 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10:25 | 10 |
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