Criciúma vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 01 Apr 2026
Série B Betting Preview: Criciúma vs Athletic Club
Criciúma take on Athletic Club, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Wednesday 1 April.
Criciúma and Athletic 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 -159.
Criciúma triumphed in their last game. It was on their travels where Náutico were beaten 1-0.
Athletic Club claimed a home win in their previous game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Ponte Preta.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Athletic and Criciúma drew 1-1 in the last head-to-head, with the former hosting.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Athletic Club |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 |  Criciúma |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 3 |
Criciúma vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve broken down Criciúma vs Athletic Club from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Match Prediction
There’s a definite case for selecting Under 2.5 when it comes to this Série B showdown. The sides could be set to contest an encounter with few goals and we’re looking to snap up the price of -159.
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Série B stats before coming up with a verdict.
Key Criciúma vs Athletic Club league stats:
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 61.3% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s the option to wager on Criciúma to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +420 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma) can be wagered to score at +195. 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.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a bet builder including these picks: no more than two goals to be scored, Criciúma on the Full-Time Result and Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma) to find the net at any time.
The bet builder option is great for football fans wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same game. You can forecast specific things to happen and enjoy larger odds compared to betting a single. The odds multiply for each leg.
Criciúma vs Athletic Club 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 60% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Criciúma are favourites to prosper in this Série B encounter and they’re available at -152 with the bookies. Athletic Club are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +460.
One Asian Handicap bet involves backing Criciúma -0.75 at -118. If they beat Athletic by 2+ goals, you get a full payout. You also get a return on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -147.
It’s great that you can tap into hundreds of markets for every Série B game. Each of the leading football betting sites provide exciting pre-match and In-Play betting options.
You will find favourite Nicolas Godinho at +475 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +195 that he finds the net any time.
Criciúma League Stats
Athletic Club League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 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 2.90 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 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Criciúma this season are Waguininho (1)
- Top Assistors for Criciúma this season are Marcelo Hermes (1)
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Criciúma vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News
The latest Criciúma vs Athletic team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay up to date with the confirmed Série B lineups and the latest on player injuries.
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Previous Athletic Club Lineups
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Baptista
Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo SP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Goiás | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Londrina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 4 | Avaí | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Criciúma | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Operário | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 | CRB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Vila Nova | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 10 | Sao Bernardo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | Ceará | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Cuiabá | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 | Sport Recife | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 14 | Ponte Preta | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 15 | Atlético GO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 16 | Náutico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 17 | América | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Novorizontino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Juventude | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Fortaleza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:4 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo SP | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Goiás | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Avaí | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Operário | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 6 | Vila Nova | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Ceará | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Cuiabá | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 9 | Londrina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Criciúma | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | CRB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Sport Recife | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Ponte Preta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Atlético GO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | América | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Juventude | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fortaleza | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Náutico | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 20 | Novorizontino | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
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