Vila Nova FC
Football Brazil - Série B Thu 2 Oct 20:30
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Série B Betting Preview: Vila Nova vs Criciúma

Vila Nova host Criciúma in this Brazilian Série B fixture, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back Criciúma to Cause Vila Nova Problems

Criciúma look a nice wager to topple Vila Nova and we can take them at -133 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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1-0 Win for Criciúma in Last H2H Battle

Vila Nova played Grêmio Novorizontino on the road in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw.

Criciúma were defeated in their previous game, being beaten at home to Paysandu by a 4-2 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Criciúma have claimed consecutive wins over Vila Nova and both were home victories, featuring 1-0 and 1-0 scorelines. We’ve seen the previous 7 H2H matches involve three Criciúma victories. There have also been three draws and Vila Nova triumphing once.

Série B G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Criciúma logo Criciúma 29 14 7 8 38 25 13 38:25 49
13 Vila Nova logo Vila Nova 29 10 8 11 29 31 -2 29:31 38
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Vila Nova vs Criciúma Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ready for Vila Nova vs Criciúma with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Match Prediction

When Criciúma kick off this Série B match, we will wager them at -133 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Vila Nova vs Criciúma league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Criciúma in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vila Nova in 7 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vila Nova in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vila Nova in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Vila Nova in 3 consecutive games against Criciúma.

Criciúma +0.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vila Nova Vila Nova logo 0 - 1 Criciúma logo Criciúma

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves Criciúma winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ruan Ribeiro Over 0.5 Shots On Target -122 BetMGM logo

Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at -122. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

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Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma) can be wagered to score at +300. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Criciúma +0.25 -133
Both Team To Score No -154
Shots On Target Ruan Ribeiro Over 0.5 -122

Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Criciúma on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, both teams to score No combined with Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova) to finish with one or more shots on target.

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Vila Nova vs Criciúma Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Contest

You can secure betting odds of +143 when it comes to Vila Nova claiming a Série B win and the bookmakers have Criciúma on offer at +200. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +205.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Vila Nova can be backed at -147 or alternatively Criciúma are on offer at +107.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -154.

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Gabriel Poveda Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Gabriel Poveda is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +600. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +280.

Player Goals
Gabriel Poveda (Vila Nova)
First
+280
Anytime
+600
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Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova)
First
+320
Anytime
+750
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Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)
First
+400
Anytime
+850
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Player Shots On Target
Gabriel Poveda (Vila Nova)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-100
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Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova)
Over 0.5
-133
Under 0.5
-116
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Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
-122
Under 0.5
-130
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Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)
Over 0.5
+105
Under 0.5
-167
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Team Stats
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Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Vila Nova vs Criciúma Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Vila Nova vs Criciúma team news before betting. Get the confirmed Série B lineups and the most recent injury news from us.

Previous Vila Nova Lineups

28 Sep Série B
Novorizontino 1-1 Vila Nova
24 Sep Série B
Vila Nova 2-2 Cuiabá
21 Sep Série B
Athletico PR 2-0 Vila Nova
13 Sep Série B
Vila Nova 1-1 Remo
08 Sep Série B
Vila Nova 1-1 Athletic Club
01 Sep Série B
Chapecoense 2-2 Vila Nova

Previous Criciúma Lineups

28 Sep Série B
Criciúma 2-4 Paysandu
25 Sep Série B
Coritiba 0-2 Criciúma
21 Sep Série B
Criciúma 1-0 CRB
12 Sep Série B
Volta Redonda 0-0 Criciúma
07 Sep Série B
Criciúma 2-0 Chapecoense
28 Aug Série B
Remo 0-1 Criciúma
Brazil FlagSérie B Table
2025 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coritiba 29 14 8 7 30:19 50
2 Goiás 29 14 8 7 34:26 50
3 Criciúma 29 14 7 8 38:25 49
4 Athletico PR 29 14 6 9 43:36 48
5 Novorizontino 29 12 11 6 32:26 47
6 Cuiabá 29 12 9 8 36:33 45
7 Chapecoense 29 13 5 11 41:30 44
8 Remo 29 10 12 7 33:28 42
9 Atlético GO 29 10 12 7 31:28 42
10 CRB 29 12 4 13 33:30 40
11 Avaí 29 10 10 9 36:32 40
12 Operário 29 10 9 10 31:28 39
13 Vila Nova 29 10 8 11 29:31 38
14 Ferroviária 29 8 12 9 33:36 36
15 América 29 9 6 14 29:35 33
16 Athletic Club 29 9 5 15 30:40 32
17 Volta Redonda 29 7 9 13 19:31 30
18 Botafogo SP 29 7 8 14 25:44 29
19 Amazonas 29 6 9 14 29:44 27
20 Paysandu 29 5 10 14 25:35 25
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cuiabá 14 10 2 2 23:12 32
2 CRB 14 10 1 3 21:7 31
3 Goiás 15 9 4 2 22:12 31
4 Novorizontino 15 8 6 1 23:12 30
5 Criciúma 15 9 2 4 25:15 29
6 Atlético GO 15 8 4 3 20:12 28
7 Avaí 15 7 5 3 22:12 26
8 Operário 14 7 5 2 19:9 26
9 Chapecoense 14 8 2 4 27:18 26
10 Coritiba 14 7 5 2 17:9 26
11 América 15 7 4 4 19:14 25
12 Remo 15 7 4 4 17:12 25
13 Vila Nova 14 7 4 3 16:11 25
14 Athletico PR 15 7 4 4 17:14 25
15 Volta Redonda 14 6 5 3 12:10 23
16 Amazonas 15 5 6 4 18:17 21
17 Ferroviária 14 4 7 3 16:15 19
18 Botafogo SP 15 4 6 5 13:17 18
19 Athletic Club 14 4 3 7 15:21 15
20 Paysandu 14 2 5 7 10:16 11