Fortaleza vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Apr 2026
Série B Betting Preview: Fortaleza vs Criciúma
Fortaleza take on Criciúma, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Sunday 19 April.
We’ll back Criciúma to beat Fortaleza on the Asian Handicap, with odds of -110 on offer that they triumph with a +0.5 goal advantage. If the visitors can avoid a loss, then we enjoy a payout with this bet.
Fortaleza won their previous league game 1-0. This away victory against Sao Bernardo made it two Série B wins on the spin.
Criciúma won their previous game, beating Botafogo SP at home. It was a 1-0 triumph.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last encounter between Fortaleza and Criciúma saw the former triumph at home. It was a 1-0 Série A victory.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 |  Criciúma |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Fortaleza |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3:5 | 7 |
Fortaleza vs Criciúma Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into Fortaleza vs Criciúma with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Match Prediction
Criciúma seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this Série B encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at -110 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.
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.
Key Fortaleza vs Criciúma league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +450 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Juan Miritello (Fortaleza) can be wagered to score at +250. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our same-game multi, try Criciúma with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals to be registered together with Juan Miritello (Fortaleza) to score.
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Fortaleza vs Criciúma 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.
Favourites Fortaleza are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Série B clash. The -116 about them triumphing means a 54% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Criciúma are regarded as the least likely winner at +340.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +107. Alternatively, Fortaleza can be backed at +155 and Criciúma are on offer at +380.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -141 about Both Teams to Score No.
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Gabriel Souza da Silva is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +175.
Fortaleza League Stats
Criciúma League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 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 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Fortaleza this season are Juan Miritello (1), Mailton (1), Ryan (1)
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Fortaleza vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Fortaleza vs Criciúma team news beforehand. Get the confirmed Série B lineups and the most recent injury news from us.
Previous Fortaleza Lineups
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Thiago Carpini
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avaí | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 2 | Ceará | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 3 | Athletic Club | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:5 | 8 |
| 4 | Vila Nova | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 5 | Operário | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 6 | Goiás | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 |
| 8 | Fortaleza | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Botafogo SP | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 10 | Náutico | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 |
| 11 | Sport Recife | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 12 | Novorizontino | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Londrina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Sao Bernardo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Juventude | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:4 | 4 |
| 16 | Atlético GO | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Cuiabá | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0:2 | 3 |
| 18 | CRB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 2 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 20 | América | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goiás | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Avaí | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 3 | Juventude | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 4 | Vila Nova | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Ceará | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Criciúma | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 8 | Fortaleza | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 9 | Operário | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 10 | Botafogo SP | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:2 | 3 |
| 11 | Atlético GO | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 12 | Náutico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Sport Recife | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 14 | Londrina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:4 | 1 |
| 15 | Ponte Preta | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 16 | Novorizontino | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 1 |
| 17 | Cuiabá | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 18 | CRB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 19 | Sao Bernardo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 20 | América | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
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