Vila Nova vs Criciuma prediction

Over the last six matches it has been two wins, three draws and one defeat, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.2 against. Last time out they drew 2-2 with Juventude; before that came a 3-2 defeat away at São Bernardo and a 2-2 draw at home to Novorizontino.

Vila Nova haven't won in three. They have scored in each of their last four. Three clean sheets in that spell. At home they've won none of three recently (4 scored, 4 conceded).

Their last six in all competitions read four wins, no draws and two defeats, at 1.2 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per game. Last time out they beat Ponte Preta 2-0 at home; before that came a 2-1 defeat away at Sport Recife and a 1-0 win away at São Bernardo.

They have scored in each of their last four. Four clean sheets in that spell. On the road they've won two of four recently (4 scored, 3 conceded).

Home and away form points to Criciuma: Vila Nova have won none of their last three at home, Criciuma two of their last four on the road.

We make Vila Nova favourites at 43%, with Criciuma on 24% and the draw at 33%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it. The recent numbers lean the other way, but once you account for who each side has played, Vila Nova still come out ahead.

On goals, it expects around 2.4 in the game: 1.3 for Vila Nova and 1.1 for Criciuma. Over 2.5 goals is 44% and both teams scoring 50%. When they last met, on 18 Jul 2026, Criciuma won 2-0.