Vila Nova vs Criciúma Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Oct 2025
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 | |
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3 | ![]() |
29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 38 | 25 | 13 | 38:25 | 49 |
13 | ![]() |
29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 29 | 31 | -2 | 29:31 | 38 |
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:
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
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
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
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.








- Série B: 10/06 2025 Criciúma 1 Vila Nova 0
- Série B: 23/08 2023 Criciúma 1 Vila Nova 0
- Série B: 13/05 2023 Vila Nova 0 Criciúma 0
- Série B: 05/10 2022 Vila Nova 1 Criciúma 0
- Série B: 25/06 2022 Criciúma 1 Vila Nova 0
- Série B: 02/10 2019 Vila Nova 1 Criciúma 1
- Série B: 08/06 2019 Criciúma 1 Vila Nova 1


- 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
- 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
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 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 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Vila Nova this season are Poveda (5), Joao Vieira (4), Junior Todinho (4)
- Top Assistors for Vila Nova this season are Guilherme Parede (4), Poveda (3), Andre Luis (1)
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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
Previous Criciúma Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
















