Criciúma vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 23 Aug 2026
Criciúma vs Fortaleza Predictions
We’re confident that one of Criciúma and Fortaleza will fail to get on the scoresheet. The odds of -149 when it comes to the BTTS No option are definitely worth taking based on the latest stats.
Scroll down to view our Criciúma vs Fortaleza betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Criciúma vs Fortaleza Preview
Criciúma take on Fortaleza, with kick-off set for 17:30 on Sunday 23 August.
Criciúma played Botafogo SP on the road in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw.
Fortaleza drew their previous game which was at home. The action ended 1-1 against Sao Bernardo.
Fortaleza Won 3-2 in Teams’ Last Encounter
Fortaleza have claimed back-to-back wins over Criciúma, with both home victories coming by scorelines of 3-2 and 1-0. Fortaleza have landed two victories from the past 3 H2H games, with a solitary draw also taking place.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Criciúma |
23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 25:15 | 44 |
| 5 |  Fortaleza |
23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 4 | 25:21 | 37 |
Main Match Prediction
The attractive -149 about the No selection on the Both Teams to Score market is our best pick for this Série B game. We think that at least one of the teams will draw a blank during the ninety minutes.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Série B form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.
The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 59.9% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If you think BTTS No is a good option but want bigger odds, then take the Bet Builder route to boost your price. You can cheer on multiple outcomes for the same game.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +420 and it involves Criciúma winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Juan Miritello (Fortaleza) can be backed at -152 to register at least one shot on goal. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Cauê Vinicius dos Santos (Criciúma) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +180. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a bet builder, then why not take one or both teams not scoring, Criciúma to claim a victory merged with Juan Miritello (Fortaleza) to have one or more shots on target.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You’re able to scan through each market and pick out the selections that make the most appeal. The odds for each pick are multiplied together.
Criciúma vs Fortaleza 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 50% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Criciúma are favourites to prosper in this Série B encounter and they’re available at -100 with the bookies. Fortaleza are the outsiders at +325 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
You can choose between Criciúma -0.5 at -104 or Fortaleza +0.5 at -125 if you’re looking to bet on the Asian Handicap. The former is the same as the 1x2 market, while the latter means you also get a payout if it’s a draw.
Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -149.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Série B game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
There is +180 available that Cauê Vinicius dos Santos finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +400.
Criciúma League Stats
Fortaleza League Stats
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 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 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 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 Fortaleza Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Criciúma vs Fortaleza, check the team news first. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Série B lineups along with injury updates.
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Previous Fortaleza Lineups
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Baptista
Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criciúma | 23 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 25:15 | 44 |
| 2 | Juventude | 23 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 24:12 | 42 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 35:25 | 40 |
| 4 | Novorizontino | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 35:20 | 37 |
| 5 | Fortaleza | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 25:21 | 37 |
| 6 | CRB | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 34:32 | 36 |
| 7 | Operário | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 30:31 | 35 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 29:22 | 35 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 24:21 | 34 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 23 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 24:23 | 33 |
| 11 | Goiás | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 22:28 | 32 |
| 12 | Cuiabá | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 20:17 | 32 |
| 13 | Sao Bernardo | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32:26 | 31 |
| 14 | Botafogo SP | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 28:23 | 31 |
| 15 | Náutico | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 27:26 | 30 |
| 16 | Avaí | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 25:30 | 26 |
| 17 | Ceará | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 23:29 | 25 |
| 18 | Londrina | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 28:34 | 21 |
| 19 | América | 23 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 16:39 | 11 |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 23 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 16:48 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 15:1 | 27 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 24:11 | 26 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 19:9 | 26 |
| 4 | Criciúma | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 13:4 | 25 |
| 5 | Operário | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17:16 | 21 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 17:11 | 20 |
| 7 | Sport Recife | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 19:14 | 19 |
| 8 | Atlético GO | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15:12 | 19 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 10 | Goiás | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 10:12 | 19 |
| 11 | Botafogo SP | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 20:13 | 18 |
| 12 | Avaí | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14:12 | 18 |
| 13 | Cuiabá | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10:8 | 18 |
| 14 | Náutico | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 10:8 | 17 |
| 15 | CRB | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 18:14 | 15 |
| 16 | Ceará | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:14 | 15 |
| 17 | Londrina | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15:14 | 13 |
| 18 | Sao Bernardo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9:19 | 7 |
| 20 | América | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8:17 | 6 |
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