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.

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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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
5	Criciúma	38	17	10	11	47	33	14	47:33	61
13	Vila Nova	38	11	14	13	40	44	-4	40:44	47

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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.

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vila Nova 0 - 1 Criciúma

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +575 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

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.

Latest Ruan Ribeiro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-122

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Nicolas Godinho To Score +300

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.

Latest Nicolas Godinho Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-135

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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.

You can secure betting odds of +148 when it comes to Vila Nova claiming a Série B win and the bookmakers have Criciúma on offer at +215. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +190.

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 -149 or alternatively Criciúma are on offer at +108.

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 -167.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+190

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

-103

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-286

12

-263

X2

-192

Draw No Bet

1

-149

2

+108

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-135

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-238

Over 2.5

+170

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+117

No

-167

Gabriel Poveda is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +650. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +300.

Gabriel Poveda (Vila Nova)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos (Vila Nova)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Junior Todinho (Vila Nova)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Guilherme Parede Pinheiro (Vila Nova)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Bruno Xavier (Vila Nova)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Igor Henrique (Vila Nova)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Luiz Henrique (Criciúma)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Benjamin Borasi (Criciúma)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Jean Carlos Vicente (Criciúma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Gustavo Maia (Criciúma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

João Vieira (Vila Nova)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Elias Nogueira Júnior (Vila Nova)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Alexandre de Almeida Silva Junior (Criciúma)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Higor Luiz de Souza (Vila Nova)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Eliédson Pereira de Souza (Criciúma)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Leonardo Naldi de Matos (Criciúma)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Arilson Carlos Alves Baptista (Vila Nova)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Freitas Fagundes (Criciúma)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

André Felipe de Almeida Santos (Criciúma)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Gabriel Poveda (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-105

Ruan Ribeiro (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-122

Nicolas Godinho (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-135

Diego Gonçalves (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-172

Junior Todinho (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Jhonata Robert da Silva (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-200

Bruno Xavier (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-213

Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-213

Guilherme Parede Pinheiro (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-233

Benjamin Borasi (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Gustavo Maia (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-294

Luiz Henrique (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-303

Igor Henrique (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Jean Carlos Vicente (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

João Carlos Lopes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Fellipe Mateus Araujo (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-370

João Vieira (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-435

Elias Nogueira Júnior (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-500

Higor Luiz de Souza (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Arilson Carlos Alves Baptista (Vila Nova)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-769

Rodrigo Freitas Fagundes (Criciúma)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

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.

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