Ponte Preta vs Criciuma Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 8 July 2026
📢 Ponte Preta head into their Matchday 17 fixture in Brazil’s Serie B on the back of a dismal run: they have lost five straight games and are winless in their last ten outings. Criciúma, by contrast, remain firmly positioned near the top of the table, displaying impressive consistency with a ten-match unbeaten streak. The standings highlight the gulf between the two sides: the hosts are stuck in the relegation zone and remain some distance from safety, while the visitors are pushing for top spot as the season reaches its halfway mark.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 August 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Criciuma):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 2;
- fouls: 20 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ponte Preta and Criciuma:
- played 20 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 5, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 28 against 20;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 2.4.
Head-to-head statistics Ponte Preta - Criciuma
Ponte Preta Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Fortaleza EC CE, away team - Ponte Preta). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Ponte Preta vs Fortaleza EC CE):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 20 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Ponte Preta are enduring a tough spell this season, having lost five straight matches and scoring just once in that stretch. Their attack is in crisis, averaging only 0.5 goals per game, while the defense continues to struggle, conceding 2.5 goals on average. With numbers like these, Ponte Preta will find it hard to turn things around, even against teams near the bottom of the table, unless there are significant changes in their approach.
Match Results: Ponte Preta
Criciuma Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Criciuma, away - Recife PE). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Criciuma vs Recife PE):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
Criciúma have been a model of consistency both in terms of results and defensive solidity: over their last ten league outings, they remain unbeaten, recording five wins and five draws. The hosts’ main asset is their rock-solid backline, conceding just 0.5 goals per game during this stretch. Up front, Criciúma operate with pragmatism, averaging roughly one goal per match. As a result, they tend to pick up points through disciplined, cautious football rather than prolific attacking displays.
Match Results: Criciuma
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 5; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.4;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.85, while the visitors net 0.55.
First-Half Stats: Ponte Preta (home) vs Criciuma (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 8;
- wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- losses: 4 (50%) vs 2 (25%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (37.5%);
- Average goals scored: 1.13 vs 0.88;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 1.1) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.1).
- Criciuma have won the 1st half in last 6 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- home team wins - 8, away team wins - 5, draws - 7.
Statistics: Ponte Preta vs Criciuma
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 2 vs 8;
- win percentage: 13% vs 50%;
- losses: 12 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 0 vs 5;
- losses: 9 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
- Ponte Preta won with a +1.5 handicap in last 18 games against Criciuma.
- Ponte Preta won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 games against Criciuma (Serie B).
- Ponte Preta won with a +1.5 handicap in last 9 home games against Criciuma.
- Ponte Preta won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 home games against Criciuma (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.4, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Ponte Preta vs Criciuma
- average total in the tournament: 2.56 vs 1.81;
- average total goals scored: 0.63 vs 1.13;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.44 vs 0.63;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.19 vs 0.5;
- Ponte Preta: average total at home in the tournament - 0.63;
- Criciuma: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 0.6) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Ponte Preta have scored in 11 of last 12 games against Criciuma (Serie B).
- Ponte Preta have scored in 9 of last 10 games against Criciuma.
- Ponte Preta have scored in 8 of last 9 home games against Criciuma.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 20;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Ponte Preta vs Criciuma
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Ponte Preta at home - 4 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Criciuma away - 4 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Ponte Preta at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Criciuma away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (23/156, 14.7%);
- Ponte Preta at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 1:3 , 1:4 (1/8, 12.5%);
- Criciuma away most often play: 0:1 , 1:1 (2/8, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 14.81% (odds 5.22)
0:2 - 11.88% (odds 5.87)
1:1 - 10.79% (odds 6.25)
- Criciuma won 1:0 in last 3 games (Serie B).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Criciúma are clear favourites heading into this clash, and it’s hard to argue with that assessment. They’re enjoying a strong season, sitting second in the table, and have shown far more consistency than their opponents. However, Ponte Preta have a history of making life difficult for Criciúma in head-to-head meetings: the hosts have found the net in 11 of the last 12 encounters between these sides. That means the visitors can’t count on keeping a clean sheet, despite their current form advantage. In this context, backing Ponte Preta to score looks like a well-founded prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: Ponte Preta - Criciuma
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