Criciuma vs Ceara Prediction 16 June 2026
📢 Criciúma head into Matchday 13 of Brazil’s Série B on the back of three draws in their last five outings, highlighting some recent struggles to pick up points. The side remain in the promotion race, but currently sit four points adrift of the automatic spots. Ceará, meanwhile, find themselves in the bottom half of the table with little motivation in terms of league position-the gap to the leaders is significant enough that chasing a top-two finish isn’t an immediate priority. The key storyline here is the hosts’ consistency pitted against the visitors’ erratic form.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 September 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Ceara):
- ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Criciuma and Ceara:
- played 12 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 6, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 16 against 18;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.58, in the 2nd half - 1.25;
- average total goals in the match - 2.83.
Head-to-head statistics Criciuma - Ceara
Criciuma Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Criciuma, away team - Londrina EC PR). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Criciuma vs Londrina EC PR):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Criciúma head into this fixture unbeaten in their last five outings, having picked up two wins and three draws. Their attack has been moderately effective, averaging 1.2 goals per game, but it’s their defense that truly stands out-conceding just 0.9 goals on average. With the club aiming to close the gap on the league leaders and secure direct promotion to the top flight, motivation within the squad remains high.
Match Results: Criciuma
Ceara Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Ceara, away - Avai). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Ceara vs Avai):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 0;
- fouls: 14 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Ceará remain one of the league’s most unpredictable sides: over their last five matches, they have picked up three wins but suffered two defeats. Their attack has looked lively, averaging 1.4 goals per game, yet defensive frailties persist, with the back line conceding 1.5 goals on average. This combination makes Ceará a threat going forward but vulnerable at the back, so much of their fate often hinges on how quickly opponents manage to exploit the open spaces around their penalty area.
Match Results: Ceara
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 12;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 1.58;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.67, while the visitors net 0.92.
First-Half Stats: Criciuma (home) vs Ceara (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- wins: 2 (40%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 1 (20%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 2 (40%) vs 5 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0.8 vs 0.4;
- Average goals conceded: 0.2 vs 0.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.3) vs 1.6 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.4).
- Ceara have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 6, draws - 3.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Ceara
- matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- win percentage: 42% vs 33%;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.33, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.83;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Ceara
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 2.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.67 vs 0.5;
- Criciuma: average total at home in the tournament - 1.4;
- Ceara: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1.5) vs 1.4 (away - 1).
- Criciuma have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Ceara (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Ceara
- number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Criciuma at home - 3 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Ceara away - 2 (40%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Criciuma at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Ceara away - 2 (50%).
- Ceara have scored and conceded in last 5 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/120, 15%);
- Criciuma at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 (2/5, 40%);
- Ceara away most often play: 0:0 , 0:2 , 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 14.69% (odds 5)
1:1 - 13.32% (odds 5.2)
0:0 - 12.11% (odds 6)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Criciúma come into this fixture as clear favourites, riding a strong run of form and showing plenty of confidence. However, Ceará have a reputation for making life difficult for the hosts, consistently creating chances and often finding the net even when not at their best. The head-to-head stats back this up: Criciúma have conceded in 9 of their last 10 Serie B encounters with Ceará. Given this track record, backing Ceará to score appears to be a well-founded prediction.No comments
Betting Tips: Criciuma - Ceara
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