Criciúma vs Sport Recife Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 04 Jul 2026
Criciúma vs Sport Recife Predictions
Criciúma and Sport Recife might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Total Goals selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -141.
Continue reading for our complete Criciúma vs Sport Recife betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Criciúma vs Sport Recife Preview
Criciúma clash with Sport Recife, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 4 July.
Criciúma have recorded back-to-back Série B wins. They recently secured a 1-0 home triumph against Sao Bernardo.
Sport Recife were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Fortaleza claimed a 2-1 victory.
Previous H2H Ended in a 3-3 Draw
Criciúma have gone unbeaten in their past four games against Sport, with the last clash ending in a 3-3 draw. The previous 6 H2H matches have featured three draws, two victories for Criciúma and just one for Sport.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Criciúma |
15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 17:11 | 27 |
| 8 |  Sport Recife |
15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 18:11 | 25 |
Main Match Prediction
We think the odds of -141 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this Série B game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Série B experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best betting sites make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.
For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +475. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: less than three goals to be registered, Sport Recife to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap along with both teams to find the net.
A bet builder is a great alternative for football punters who want to focus their wagering on a single 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 Sport Recife 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 -116 favourites for this Série B clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 54% likely to win. The +310 means that Sport Recife are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Criciúma needing to win at -119 for your bet to be successful. Sport +0.5 at -109 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -116 and No at -122.
The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Série B matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.
Criciúma League Stats
Sport Recife League Stats
- 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 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 3 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 (3), Romulo Otero (3), Bruno Alves (2)
- Top Assistors for Criciúma this season are Romarinho (2), Diego Goncalves (1), Guilherme Lobo (1)
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Criciúma vs Sport Recife Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Criciúma vs Sport team news before placing your bets. Stay up to date with the confirmed Série B lineups and the latest on player injuries.
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Previous Sport Recife Lineups
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Eduardo Baptista
Sport Recife Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila Nova | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 23:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Fortaleza | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 3 | Novorizontino | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 24:14 | 27 |
| 4 | Criciúma | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 27 |
| 5 | Sao Bernardo | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20:12 | 25 |
| 6 | Juventude | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16:8 | 25 |
| 7 | Operário | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19:17 | 25 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 18:11 | 25 |
| 9 | Cuiabá | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12:9 | 23 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16:15 | 22 |
| 11 | Goiás | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 14:21 | 21 |
| 12 | Atlético GO | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 18:16 | 21 |
| 13 | Náutico | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 21:19 | 20 |
| 14 | CRB | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 24:24 | 19 |
| 15 | Ceará | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15:18 | 17 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14:14 | 16 |
| 17 | Londrina | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 19:24 | 15 |
| 18 | Avaí | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15:21 | 13 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10:31 | 8 |
| 20 | América | 16 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10:27 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortaleza | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 2 | Juventude | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:1 | 17 |
| 3 | Vila Nova | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 17 |
| 4 | Criciúma | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 9:4 | 15 |
| 5 | Operário | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 15 |
| 6 | Novorizontino | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Cuiabá | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8:6 | 14 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11:7 | 13 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 13 |
| 10 | Atlético GO | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 11 | Goiás | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6:10 | 12 |
| 12 | Ceará | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Sao Bernardo | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 14 | Náutico | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6:6 | 9 |
| 15 | Avaí | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 17 | Londrina | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 18 | CRB | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5:13 | 5 |
| 20 | América | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4:12 | 1 |
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