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Brazilian Serie B: Criciuma vs Avai FC
Kickoff Time: 2025-06-28 06:00(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Lee Smith
Criciuma drew 1-1 with America MG in their away game, and the team has maintained an unbeaten record in their last four league matches, with three wins and one draw. Their form is quite hot. Currently, Criciuma is sitting in 14th place on the Brazilian Serie B table with a record of four wins, four draws, and five losses. Criciuma plays a 4-4-2 formation and mainly relies on their wide players to launch attacks. Their attacking style is relatively simple. According to the statistics, Criciuma has scored 15 goals and conceded 13 in the league so far, showing average performance on both ends. However, they are very good at securing points at home. In seven home games, they have won three, drawn two, and lost two, achieving a 42% win rate.
Avai FC lost 1-2 to Athletico Paranaense in their previous home match. The team has only managed one win, one draw, and two losses in their last four league games, showing a slight decline in form. Currently, Avai is in sixth place in the league with a record of five wins, five draws, and three losses. Avai also plays a 4-4-2 formation and their tactical approach is simply using wing crosses. According to the stats, Avai has scored 17 goals and conceded 12 in the league so far, with decent but not outstanding defensive and offensive performances. It’s worth noting that, like many teams in the Brazil, Avai is a typical “home team” – they have only managed one win, three draws, and two losses in six away games, which is a rather average record.
Although Avai has superior overall strength, reputation, and league ranking compared to Criciuma, the latter’s current form is clearly better. Additionally, Criciuma is good at taking advantage of their home advantage to secure points, while Avai struggles on the road. Considering these factors, it’s reasonable to expect Criciuma to take all three points with their strong form and home advantage.
Criciuma’s Last 5 Games: DWWWL
25-06-21 America MG 1-1 Criciuma
25-06-16 Criciuma 3-2 Amazonas FC
25-06-10 Criciuma 1-0 Vila Nova
25-06-03 Paysandu 0-1 Criciuma
25-05-27 Criciuma 0-1 Coritiba
Avai FC’s Last 5 Games: LDWLW
25-06-22 Avai FC 1-2 Athletico Paranaense
25-06-18 Volta Redonda 1-1 Avai FC
25-06-08 Avai FC 1-0 CRB
25-06-01 Coritiba 2-1 Avai FC
25-05-25 Avai FC 2-1 Chapecoense AF
Head To Head Record:
25-02-23 Avai FC 0-3 Criciuma
24-02-13 Avai FC 2-3 Criciuma
23-08-06 Avai FC 1-0 Criciuma
23-04-29 Criciuma 1-0 Avai FC
23-03-22 Criciuma 0-0 Avai FC
Prediction: Criciuma to win