Criciúma vs São Bernardo prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 27, 2026
Serie B Brazil
In the 15th round of Brazil's Serie B, a match between Criciúma and São Bernardo will take place on June 27, 2026. It’s a direct clash between clubs that could be promoted to the top division at the end of this season.
Criciúma vs São Bernardo: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Criciúma finished last season just one point behind both Chapecoense and Remo. However, staying in Serie B did not demoralize them, and now they are trying to remain among the leaders. After a draw with Ceará, they managed to secure an away win over América Mineiro thanks to the only goal of the match, winning 1–0.
The team from the São Paulo suburb finished only fourth in Serie C, but that was enough for promotion. At the new level, they unexpectedly managed to climb into the group of leaders. However, after a goalless draw with Sport Recife, they also failed to score against Juventude and lost there 0–1.
Eduardo Baptista’s side scores an average of 1.15 goals per match and concedes 0.85. The surprisingly strong newcomers to the league have 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Criciúma vs São Bernardo
In May 2013, in the Brazilian Cup, Criciúma won at home after drawing away.
The visitors are currently slowing down. Here we recommend betting that the home side will secure another victory this season (odds – 1.60).
Criciúma vs São Bernardo: Key Stats and Trends
- Criciúma have won three of their last four games
- São Bernardo have won six of their last twelve matches
Criciúma vs São Bernardo: Probable Starting Lineups
Criciúma are likely to line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Pedro - Luciano Castan, Rodrigo Fagundes - Rómulo Otero, Marcelo Hermes, Guilherme, Eduardo, Lepu - Cesar, Fellipe Mateus - Vagninho
São Bernardo are expected to use a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Alex Alves - Mario, Augusto, Jemerson, Rodrigo Ferreira - Foguinho, Eduardo Albuquerque - Echaporan, Yoran, Pedro Vitor - Felipe Gonçalves
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