Criciuma vs Vila Nova Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 July 2026
📢 Spotlight on the Serie B leaders’ clash as Criciúma host Vila Nova. The top two sides are separated by just two points, both fully motivated to stake their claim at the summit of the table. Criciúma are riding an impressive unbeaten streak over their last ten matches, showcasing remarkable consistency, while Vila Nova have been less steady, alternating wins with setbacks. With the promotion race heating up, both teams know that dropping points here could seriously dent their hopes of staying at the top.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Vila Nova):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Criciuma and Vila Nova:
- played 18 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 4, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 17 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.72, in the 2nd half - 1.06;
- average total goals in the match - 1.78.
Head-to-head statistics Criciuma - Vila Nova
Criciuma Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Ponte Preta, away team - Criciuma). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Criciuma vs Ponte Preta):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Criciúma head into this fixture in impressive form, having secured four wins and a draw from their last five outings. Over their previous ten matches, they have conceded an average of just 0.5 goals per game while scoring 1.1 themselves. Although their attacking output isn't particularly high, Criciúma make up for it with a solid defensive line, consistently picking up points and maintaining their position among the league’s frontrunners.
Match Results: Criciuma
Vila Nova Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Juventude, away - Vila Nova). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Vila Nova vs Juventude):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 24;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
Vila Nova are hovering near the top of the table, but their recent form has been inconsistent: they have picked up two wins and suffered three defeats in their last five outings. Offensively, their season stats remain impressive, the team averages 1.47 goals per game, yet they also concede roughly one goal per match. This gap between attacking prowess and defensive stability could prove problematic when they face a more balanced opponent.
Match Results: Vila Nova
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.72;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.33, while the visitors net 0.39.
First-Half Stats: Criciuma (home) vs Vila Nova (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 9;
- wins: 5 (62.5%) vs 1 (11.11%);
- losses: 1 (12.5%) vs 3 (33.33%);
- draws: 2 (25%) vs 5 (55.56%);
- Average goals scored: 0.88 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.13 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 7 vs 4;
- losses: 0 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Criciuma scored in the 1st half in last 7 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 4, draws - 7.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Vila Nova
- matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- wins: 9 vs 9;
- win percentage: 53% vs 53%;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 6;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 0.
- Criciuma have won in 6 of last 7 games (Serie B).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.94, the guests - 0.83;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.78;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Vila Nova
- average total in the tournament: 1.88 vs 2.59;
- average total goals scored: 1.18 vs 1.47;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.65 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.76;
- Criciuma: average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Vila Nova: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 1) vs 1.4 (away - 0.8).
- Criciuma have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 13 games against Vila Nova (Serie B).
- Criciuma have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 home games against Vila Nova (Serie B).
- Criciuma have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 home games (Serie B).
Prediction on corners
Criciuma: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.59; at home field - 6.88;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.5; at home field - 5.6.
Vila Nova: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.65, away - 4.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 4.2.
- Vila Nova have taken under 4.5 corners in 13 of last 15 away games (Serie B).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Criciuma vs Vila Nova
- number of matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Criciuma at home - 4 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Vila Nova away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Criciuma at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for Vila Nova away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (25/170, 14.7%);
- Criciuma at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (4/8, 50%);
- Vila Nova away most often play: 1:0 (3/9, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 16.93% (odds 5)
0:0 - 11.9% (odds 7)
1:1 - 11.22% (odds 7)
- Criciuma won 1:0 in last 3 home games against Vila Nova (Serie B).
- Criciuma won 1:0 in 3 of last 4 games (Serie B).
⭐ Editors' Prediction
Even though this clash features the two top sides in the league, Criciúma come into the match in far better form and are deservedly seen as clear favourites. The hosts have won six of their last seven Serie B outings and continue to pick up points with confidence, while Vila Nova have looked less convincing. In this scenario, backing Criciúma to win seems a well-founded prediction. We expect to see a 1:0 scoreline on the board.
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