Criciúma EC
Football Brazil - Série B Sun 28 Sep 15:00
Paysandu SC
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Série B Betting Preview: Criciúma vs Paysandu

Criciúma host Paysandu in this Brazilian Série B clash, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

There’s a Case for Backing Criciúma to Win

Our opinion is that Criciúma will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -167 that they beat Paysandu. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.

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Teams’ Last Clash Saw 1-0 Criciúma Win

Criciúma have triumphed in their last six home games. Most recently, Coritiba were beaten 2-0 on the road.

Paysandu have lost three straight on the road. Their previous game was a 1-0 home loss to Grêmio Novorizontino.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 away victory for Criciúma when they last faced Paysandu.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Criciúma logo Criciúma 38 17 10 11 47 33 14 47:33 61
20 Paysandu logo Paysandu 38 5 13 20 36 52 -16 36:52 28
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Criciúma vs Paysandu Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Criciúma vs Paysandu betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Criciúma look a great bet for this Série B game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -167 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Série B team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Criciúma vs Paysandu league stats:

  • Criciúma have won 6 consecutive games at home.
  • Criciúma have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Criciúma have won 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Paysandu have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Paysandu have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Paysandu have lost their last 3 games on the road.
Criciúma to Win Probability

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 62.5% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Criciúma Criciúma logo 2 - 0 Paysandu logo Paysandu

An exciting bet could be a 2-0 victory in favor of Criciúma at odds of +510. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Gonçalves Over 0.5 Shots On Target -161 BetMGM logo

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma) is available to have one or more shots on goal at -161. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Diego Gonçalves Player Prop Odds

Gustavo Maia To Score +360 BetMGM logo

Gustavo Maia (Criciúma) can be backed to be among the goals at +360. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Criciúma -167
Total Goals Under 2.5 -137
Shots On Target Diego Gonçalves Over 0.5 -161

Our same-game multi picks are Criciúma to triumph, no more than two goals to be registered merged with Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma) to record a minimum of one shot on target.

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Criciúma vs Paysandu 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Criciúma Victory

Criciúma are regarded as having a 65% chance of winning this Série B clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -189. If you want to wager on the underdog, Paysandu have been priced up at +510.

Taking Criciúma -1 on the Asian Handicap means a full payout at -105 if they beat Paysandu by two or more goals. A one-goal victory would see your stake pushed which means a full refund.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -161 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Série B match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Nicolas Godinho Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Nicolas Godinho can be backed to find the net anytime at +200. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +500.

Player Goals
Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)
First
+200
Anytime
+500
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Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)
First
+230
Anytime
+575
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Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)
First
+230
Anytime
+575
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Luiz Henrique (Criciúma)
First
+300
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-105
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Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
-164
Under 0.5
+105
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Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-108
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Gustavo Maia (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
-100
Under 0.5
-149
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Team Stats
Criciúma logo Criciúma League Stats
Paysandu logo Paysandu League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Criciúma vs Paysandu Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Criciúma vs Paysandu team news before placing your bets. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Série B lineups along with injury updates.

Previous Criciúma Lineups

25 Sep Série B
Coritiba 0-2 Criciúma
21 Sep Série B
Criciúma 1-0 CRB
12 Sep Série B
Volta Redonda 0-0 Criciúma
07 Sep Série B
Criciúma 2-0 Chapecoense
28 Aug Série B
Remo 0-1 Criciúma
22 Aug Série B
Criciúma 2-0 Novorizontino

Previous Paysandu Lineups

23 Sep Série B
Paysandu 0-1 Novorizontino
20 Sep Série B
Goiás 1-0 Paysandu
13 Sep Série B
Paysandu 0-0 América
05 Sep Série B
Paysandu 1-2 Volta Redonda
30 Aug Série B
CRB 2-0 Paysandu
24 Aug Série B
Paysandu 1-2 Operário
Team Squads

Criciúma Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Eduardo Baptista

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Rodrigo Fagundes 3 D 27 2414 27 0 5 1 5 0
Luciano Castan da Silva 4 D 25 2239 25 0 0 0 9 0
Diego Goncalves 77 F 27 2097 26 1 6 3 4 0
Nicolas 9 F 26 1846 23 3 6 1 2 0
Marcinho 6 D 22 1769 21 4 2 4 6 1

Paysandu Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Marcio Fernandes

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Reverson 16 D 24 1825 20 8 1 4 2 0
Leandro Vilela 28 M 19 1480 19 0 2 0 12 1
Gabriel Mesquita 12 G 16 1427 15 9 0 0 1 0
Marlon 11 M 23 1323 18 6 2 0 5 0
Thalisson 6 D 15 1271 15 0 1 1 3 1
Brazil FlagSérie B Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coritiba 38 19 11 8 39:23 68
2 Athletico PR 38 19 8 11 53:43 65
3 Chapecoense 38 18 8 12 52:35 62
4 Remo 38 16 14 8 51:39 62
5 Criciúma 38 17 10 11 47:33 61
6 Goiás 38 17 10 11 42:37 61
7 Novorizontino 38 15 15 8 43:32 60
8 CRB 38 16 8 14 45:40 56
9 Avaí 38 14 14 10 50:40 56
10 Cuiabá 38 14 12 12 43:44 54
11 Atlético GO 38 13 13 12 39:38 52
12 Operário 38 12 12 14 40:44 48
13 Vila Nova 38 11 14 13 40:44 47
14 América 38 12 10 16 41:44 46
15 Athletic Club 38 12 8 18 43:53 44
16 Botafogo SP 38 10 12 16 32:52 42
17 Ferroviária 38 8 16 14 43:52 40
18 Amazonas 38 8 12 18 38:55 36
19 Volta Redonda 38 8 12 18 26:43 36
20 Paysandu 38 5 13 20 36:52 28
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 CRB 19 13 3 3 30:12 42
2 Novorizontino 19 10 8 1 31:14 38
3 Criciúma 19 12 2 5 31:18 38
4 Atlético GO 19 11 5 3 26:13 38
5 Cuiabá 19 12 2 5 26:17 38
6 Avaí 19 10 6 3 31:15 36
7 Chapecoense 19 11 3 5 32:20 36
8 Coritiba 19 9 8 2 21:10 35
9 Remo 19 10 5 4 26:16 35
10 Athletico PR 19 10 5 4 23:15 35
11 Goiás 19 10 4 5 25:18 34
12 Operário 19 9 6 4 26:18 33
13 Vila Nova 19 8 8 3 24:18 32
14 América 19 7 8 4 24:19 29
15 Amazonas 19 7 7 5 23:20 28
16 Volta Redonda 19 7 7 5 16:13 28
17 Botafogo SP 19 6 8 5 17:19 26
18 Athletic Club 19 6 5 8 22:28 23
19 Ferroviária 19 4 9 6 20:23 21
20 Paysandu 19 2 7 10 17:26 13