Juventude vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 09 May 2026

Série B Betting Preview: Juventude vs Criciúma

Juventude go head-to-head with Criciúma, with kick-off set for 20:15 on Saturday 9 May.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Criciúma +0.25 at -114 against Juventude. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Juventude drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Atlético Goianiense.

Criciúma drew 1-1 in their previous game. This took place on their travels against Cuiabá.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Criciúma won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 2-1 Série A away win when facing Juve. In the previous 4 H2H matches, we have seen two Juve triumphs, one Criciúma win and one draw.

Série B		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Criciúma	14	6	6	2	16	11	5	16:11	24
6	Juventude	14	6	4	4	14	8	6	14:8	22

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Juventude vs Criciúma Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Juventude vs Criciúma tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Criciúma have a good chance of winning this Série B clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -114 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

The Série B form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide expert football betting tips, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Juventude vs Criciúma league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Juve in 4 of their last 7 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Juve in 2 consecutive games against Criciúma.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Criciúma Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -114 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Juventude 0 - 1 Criciúma

You can secure odds of +600 that Criciúma are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Romulo Otero To Score +430

Romulo Otero (Criciúma) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +430. There are attractive odds available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for him to find the net.

Latest Romulo Otero Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+430

First

+950

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Juventude 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.

The favourites are 45% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Juventude being priced at +123 to come away with a victory in this Série B encounter. If you’re interested in wagering Criciúma, you can get +245 for the underdog.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Juve at -189 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Criciúma at +130.

For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -139.

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Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+210

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

-100

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-278

X2

-159

Draw No Bet

1

-189

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+140

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-139

Alisson Safira is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +600, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Alisson Safira (Juve)

First

+600

Anytime

+270

Alan Kardec (Juve)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

First

+950

Anytime

+420

Romulo Otero (Criciúma)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

Manuel Castro (Juve)

First

+950

Anytime

+430

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Waguininho (Criciúma)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Raí Ramos (Juve)

First

+1100

Anytime

+525

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Raí da Silva Pessanha (Juve)

First

+1200

Anytime

+550

Romarinho (Criciúma)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Willean Lepo (Criciúma)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Mineiro (Juve)

First

+1600

Anytime

+700

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

First

+1600

Anytime

+750

Davi Góes Ferreira Carvalho (Juve)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Léo Oliveira (Juve)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Sandry Roberto (Criciúma)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Fábio Lima (Juve)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma)

First

+2000

Anytime

+950

Juventude vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Juve vs Criciúma, check the team news first. We’ll provide the confirmed Série B lineups along with the latest injury updates.

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