Criciúma vs Avaí Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 27 Sep 2026
Criciúma vs Avaí Predictions
If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -152 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Criciúma vs Avaí will produce too many fireworks.
Continue reading for our full Criciúma vs Avaí betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Criciúma host Avaí, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Sunday 27 September.
Criciúma were beaten 2-0 in their last game. This loss at home to Operário Ferroviário was their third on the bounce.
Avaí have been defeated in three straight away games. Recently, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Goiás.
H2H: Criciúma 2-1 Win in Previous Head-to-Head Encounter
Criciúma beat Avaí away in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 scoreline. The past 5 H2H meetings have resulted in two wins apiece along with a draw.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Criciúma |
29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 27 | 1 | 28:27 | 47 |
| 17 | Avaí |
29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 30:38 | 30 |
Main Match Prediction
The two sides could end up contesting a low-scoring Série B encounter, with Under 2.5 looking like a great pick. Let’s head to the betting sites and secure odds of -152 for this prediction.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We use the latest Série B injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
The best football betting sites make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re predicting Criciúma to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +480. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Player Prop Picks
Daniel Penha (Avaí) can be backed at +102 to have at least one shot on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.
Cauê Vinicius dos Santos (Criciúma) is available at +170 to be on the scoresheet. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on two or less goals in total, Criciúma to come out on top as well as Daniel Penha (Avaí) to have one or more shots on target.
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Criciúma vs Avaí 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 bookies have Criciúma as -164 favourites for this Série B clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 62% likely to win. Avaí are regarded as the least likely winner at +460.
If you wager Criciúma -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -128, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Avaí achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.
If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -152.
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Cauê Vinicius dos Santos is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +170.
Criciúma League Stats
Avaí League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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 Criciúma this season are Fellipe Mateus (4), Marcelo Hermes (4), Waguininho (4)
- Top Assistors for Criciúma this season are Guilherme Lobo (2), Marcelo Hermes (2), Romarinho (2)
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Criciúma vs Avaí Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Criciúma vs Avaí team news. Receive the confirmed Série B lineups together with the latest injury updates.
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Previous Avaí Lineups
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Baptista
Avaí Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | 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 | Operário | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 41:36 | 47 |
| 6 | Criciúma | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 28:27 | 47 |
| 7 | Atlético GO | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 36:27 | 46 |
| 8 | CRB | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 42:41 | 45 |
| 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 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 15:10 | 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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