Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 08 Jul 2026

Ponte Preta vs Criciúma Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -135

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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
1	Criciúma	24	12	8	4	25	17	8	25:17	44
20	Ponte Preta	24	2	4	18	16	50	-34	16:50	10

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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.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Ponte Preta games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 8 Ponte Preta games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Criciúma games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Criciúma games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Criciúma games.

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.

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

Ponte Preta 0 - 2 Criciúma

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Criciúma winning 2-0. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luis Phelipe Over 0.5 Shots On Target +125

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.

Latest Luis Phelipe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

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Nicolas Godinho To Score +200

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.

Latest Nicolas Godinho Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

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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 62% 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 -164 with the bookmakers. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Ponte Preta are trading at +475.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Criciúma -0.75 against Ponte Preta at -128. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

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 -161.

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.

Full-Time Result

1

+475

X

+260

2

-164

Half-Time Result

1

+480

X

+112

2

+128

Double Chance

1X

+125

12

-370

X2

-769

Draw No Bet

1

+300

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-102

2 Hcp -0.75

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-167

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-161

There is +200 available that Waguininho finds the net at any stage. He is available at +450 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Waguininho (Criciúma)

First

+450

Anytime

+200

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

First

+500

Anytime

+200

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

First

+650

Anytime

+270

Romulo Otero (Criciúma)

First

+650

Anytime

+290

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

First

+700

Anytime

+290

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

First

+850

Anytime

+360

Romarinho (Criciúma)

First

+1000

Anytime

+420

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Willean Lepo (Criciúma)

First

+1050

Anytime

+450

William de Oliveira Pottker (Ponte Preta)

First

+1150

Anytime

+480

Guilherme Brandão Azevedo (Ponte Preta)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Luis Phelipe (Ponte Preta)

First

+1200

Anytime

+525

Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Sandry Roberto (Criciúma)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

David Hora da Conceição (Ponte Preta)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

João Damião (Ponte Preta)

First

+1400

Anytime

+650

Elvis Araujo (Ponte Preta)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Cafu (Ponte Preta)

First

+1900

Anytime

+750

Diogo Mora (Ponte Preta)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Diego Tavares (Ponte Preta)

First

+1900

Anytime

+800

Rodrigo Freitas Fagundes (Criciúma)

First

+1900

Anytime

+850

Jean Irmer (Criciúma)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Luciano Castan (Criciúma)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Miguel Morais (Ponte Preta)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Bruno Fabiano Alves (Criciúma)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Leo Mana (Criciúma)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Rodrigo Souza (Ponte Preta)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Waguininho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Romulo Otero (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-

William de Oliveira Pottker (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Guilherme Brandão Azevedo (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

Luis Phelipe (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

David Hora da Conceição (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

João Damião (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-

Elvis Araujo (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Romarinho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-

Willean Lepo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-

Diego Tavares (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan Cafu (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Diogo Mora (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Miguel Morais (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Sandry Roberto (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Marcelo Hermes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Souza (Ponte Preta)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Freitas Fagundes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Jean Irmer (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Fabiano Alves (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Castan (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

Leo Mana (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-

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.

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