Goiás vs Criciúma prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on April 7, 2026
Serie B Brazil
In the 3rd round of Brazil's Serie B on April 7, 2026, Goiás will face Criciúma. The hosts aim to extend their run of success.
Goiás vs Criciúma: Team News and Expert Analysis
The team from Goiânia fought for promotion last season, finishing with 61 points—just one less than both Chapecoense and Remo, who made it to Serie A. Goiás ended up sixth due to tiebreakers. Now, after winning the state championship and progressing past a couple of cup opponents, they started the new league campaign with a home win against América Mineiro and a draw away at Londrina.
The club from Santa Catarina also finished with 61 points, edging out their current opponent on tiebreakers, but still missed out on promotion, settling for fifth place. They are also state champions this year, although after exchanging home wins with Camboriú, everything was decided only in a penalty shootout. In Serie B, they began with an away win against Náutico but were then held to a home draw by Athletic Club.
The hosts have averaged 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Their upcoming opponent has identical figures: 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match so far.
Recent Matches: Goiás vs Criciúma
The last six head-to-head meetings have alternated between draws and Goiás victories.
Both teams have started the season in good form. However, given the home advantage, the prediction is that Goiás will celebrate the win (odds – 1.95).
Goiás vs Criciúma: Key Stats and Trends
- Goiás remain unbeaten in 2026
- Criciúma have won four of their last six matches
Goiás vs Criciúma: Possible Starting Line-ups
Goiás are expected to use a 1-4-1-3-2 formation (possible line-up): Tadeu – Nicolas Vichiato, Luizão, Luis Felipe, Rodrigo – Luis Machado – Jeje, Lucas Lima, João Paulo Lourenço – Jean Carlos, Ramon
Criciúma are likely to line up in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Alisson – Cesar, Rodrigo Fagundes, Bruno Alves – Marcelo Hermes, Eduardo, Jean, Marcinho – Otero, Jonatha Robert – Vaguininho
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the Serie B Brazil league table
