Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Jul 2026
Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Predictions
We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when Ponte Preta and Criciúma lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of -135.
Read our complete Ponte Preta vs Criciúma betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Preview
Ponte Preta clash with Criciúma at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Wednesday 8 July.
Ponte Preta have been beaten five straight times. On the road, they recently lost 2-0 against Fortaleza.
Criciúma have won their previous three games, including a recent 1-0 home win against Sport Recife.
Criciúma Won 2-1 in Teams’ Previous H2H
Criciúma have beaten Ponte Preta in the last two clashes. There was a 2-1 home victory after a 2-1 away success. Criciúma have landed victory in two of the past 7 games between the teams, with five draws happening.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Criciúma |
16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 18:11 | 30 |
| 19 |  Ponte Preta |
16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 31 | -21 | 10:31 | 8 |
Main Match Prediction
There’s every chance that we’ll see a low goal count for this Série B showdown. For this reason, we’ll take the odds of -135 about Under 2.5, with the two teams unlikely to deliver a combined three goals or more.
The first port of call is to check out the injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 57.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
The Result & Total Goals market presents a chance to secure a larger price. You can choose the Under 2.5 Goals pick and combine this with a particular team to land a win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Criciúma winning 2-0. Odds of +500 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Luis Phelipe (Ponte Preta) is available at +125 to finish with at least one shot on goal. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.
Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma) can be backed to be among the goals at +200. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Under 2.5 goals, Criciúma to win combined with Luis Phelipe (Ponte Preta) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Ponte Preta 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.
With a 63% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Criciúma are favourites to come out on top in this Série B clash and they’re available at -172 with the bookmakers. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Ponte Preta are trading at +480.
Criciúma are available at +102 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against Ponte Preta triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. An alternative angle is a BTTS bet and Both Teams to Score No is available at -137.
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.
There is +200 available that Nicolas Godinho finds the net at any stage. He is available at +500 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
- Série B: 03/08 2023 Criciúma 2 Ponte Preta 1
- Série B: 22/04 2023 Ponte Preta 1 Criciúma 2
- Série B: 29/10 2022 Ponte Preta 1 Criciúma 1
- Série B: 16/07 2022 Criciúma 1 Ponte Preta 1
- Copa do Brasil: 09/04 2021 Criciúma 6 Ponte Preta 5
- Série B: 04/09 2019 Criciúma 0 Ponte Preta 0
- Série B: 03/05 2019 Ponte Preta 1 Criciúma 1
Ponte Preta League Stats
Criciúma League Stats
- 9 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 8 home matches
- 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.63 goals scored and 1.63 conceded in the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.25 goals per game in the previous 8 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 8 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 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 1 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Ponte Preta this season are William Pottker (2), Danilo (1), David da Hora (1)
- Top Assistors for Ponte Preta this season are Diego Tavares (3), Brandao (1), Elvis (1)
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Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News
Don’t miss the latest Ponte Preta vs Criciúma team news before you bet. We’ll bring you the confirmed Série B lineups along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Ponte Preta Lineups
Previous Criciúma Lineups
Ponte Preta Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marcio Zanardi
Criciúma Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vila Nova | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 25:18 | 31 |
| 2 | Novorizontino | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 27:14 | 30 |
| 3 | Criciúma | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 18:11 | 30 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20:16 | 28 |
| 5 | Juventude | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 16:8 | 26 |
| 6 | Sao Bernardo | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 21:14 | 25 |
| 7 | Operário | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 19:17 | 25 |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 18:12 | 25 |
| 9 | Goiás | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 16:21 | 24 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12:9 | 23 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 16:15 | 22 |
| 12 | Náutico | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 21:19 | 21 |
| 13 | Atlético GO | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18:19 | 21 |
| 14 | Botafogo SP | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 15 | CRB | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 24:29 | 19 |
| 16 | Londrina | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24:24 | 18 |
| 17 | Ceará | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 15:20 | 17 |
| 18 | Avaí | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 16:24 | 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 | Vila Nova | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16:9 | 20 |
| 2 | Fortaleza | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 3 | Criciúma | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10:4 | 18 |
| 4 | Juventude | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11:1 | 17 |
| 5 | Novorizontino | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Operário | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10:8 | 15 |
| 7 | Goiás | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8:10 | 15 |
| 8 | Cuiabá | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8:6 | 14 |
| 9 | Sport Recife | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11:7 | 13 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 13 |
| 11 | Atlético GO | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 12 | Londrina | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 14:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Botafogo SP | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 13:9 | 11 |
| 14 | Ceará | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10:10 | 11 |
| 15 | Náutico | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6:6 | 10 |
| 16 | Sao Bernardo | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7:6 | 9 |
| 17 | Avaí | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 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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