Goias vs Criciuma prediction and betting tips on July 8, 2025
Serie B Brazil
Game Prediction
Goias must win this Tuesday, July 8, against Criciuma if they are to regain top spot in Serie B Brazil, or risk seeing Cortiba fall further behind. This match on Matchday 15 is vital for Criciuma, who are threatened by the red zone.
Goias vs Criciuma key stats and trends
- 5 of their last 10 meetings have ended in a draw, with 3 wins for Criciuma and 2 for Goias
- Goias have won 70% of their last 10 matches
- Goias have won 5 of their 7 home matches this season
- Goias score 1, 3 goals and concede 0.8 on average
- Criciuma have lost just 1 of their last 5 matches, including 4 wins and 1 draw
- Criciuma score and concede 1 goal on average
Goias vs Criciuma recent form
In 2010, Goiaś was relegated after ten uninterrupted years in Serie A, finishing 19th. In December 2010, the club contested the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2010. It shuttled back and forth between the second and first divisions and was relegated from Serie A Brazil in 2023. Last year, Goias EC finished 6th. The year 2025 got off to a perfect start. The club was Serie B leader for a long time before losing that position with 2 consecutive defeats on days 12 and 13 against CRB 0-2 and Athletic Club 1-2 respectively. Currently in 2nd place, Goias have 29 points, 1 behind current leaders Coritiba. Last week, Verdão returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Chapecoense AF. The Goiânia-based outfit have the 3rd-best defence in Brazil's second division.
Last season, Criciuma played in Serie A, the elite of Brazilian soccer, but finished 18th in the final standings, synonymous with relegation. The start in the second division has been difficult. Criciúma Esporte Clube are currently 15th in the Serie B Brazil table with 16 points, only 2 more than the first relegation spot. In 14 games played, O tigrea has won 4 times, drawn 4 and lost 6. These negative results are complicating their campaign and, for the time being, distancing them from the dream of a return to Serie A. On June 3, Criciúma ended a dismal run of 5 matches without success with a 1-0 win over Paysandu. On 09 June, Criciúma won again. This time against Vila Nova 1-0. They followed this up with a 3rd win against Amazonas 3-2 before drawing 1-1 with America MG. Last week, Criciuma lost to Avai FC 1-2.
Form
- Goias EC: W W L L W
- Criciuma: W W W D L
Predicted line-ups
- Goias probable line-up: Tadeu, Lepo-Titi-Messias-Diego, Silva, Caike-Vitinho-Juninho-Welliton, Ramon
- Criciuma probable line-up: Alisson, Gabriel-Fagundes-Luciano, Marcinho-Trindade-Lobo-Henrique, Robert, Diego-Nicolas
Goias vs Criciuma pre-game odds and win probability
50% chance of victory for Serie B Brazil's 2nd-placed team, rated 1.9. The visitors have a 22% chance of victory valued at 4.36. A draw is sold at 3.28 with a 29% probability.
Correct score prediction: Goias 2-1 Criciuma
Both teams have average attacks. The home side has a solid defense. Criciuma are in interesting form and could make things difficult for them. We predict a 2-1 scoreline in favor of Goias.
Expert tip: Goias to win
Odds are 50% and 1.9.
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