Prediction for match CRB — Athletic

Match Preview

In Brazil's Serie B on 12.04.2026, CRB will face Athletic. According to 1X2 odds, CRB is the favorite: a CRB win is priced at 1.67, a draw at 3.46, and an Athletic win at 5.40. The probabilities are distributed as follows: CRB - 55.81%, draw - 26.94%, Athletic - 17.26%. This distribution confirms CRB's status as the stronger side in this matchup. Meanwhile, the over/under 2.5 goals line offers over at 2.01 and under at 1.76, reflecting moderate expectations for goal scoring.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, CRB averaged 58.8% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Athletic's possession is significantly lower at 42.2%, with the team recording 2.8 yellows, 18.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In CRB's last three games: 05.04.2026 - Novorizontino vs CRB - 1-1, 02.04.2026 - CRB vs Avai - 0-1, 21.03.2026 - Vila Nova vs CRB - 2-2. Athletic's last three matches were: 05.04.2026 - Athletic vs America Mineiro - 1-1, 02.04.2026 - Criciuma vs Athletic - 1-1, 22.03.2026 - Athletic vs Ponte Preta - 2-1. In their head-to-head on 12.08.2025, CRB defeated Athletic 1-0.

How Many Goals Will Be in the CRB vs Athletic Match

In a five-match series, CRB has an average total of 2.2 goals, while Athletic averages 2.8. CRB scores an average of 0.8 and concedes 1.4, whereas Athletic scores 1.8 against conceding 1. In terms of over 2.5 goals: CRB has 2 out of 5 over, Athletic 3 out of 5 over. Both teams do not stand out for high scoring in the first half (1 out of 5 over 1.5), while in the second half, both have 2 out of 5 over 1.5. For goal intervals, CRB most frequently scores between 61-75 minutes (43%) and concedes late in the game (76-90, 75%). Athletic often scores in three intervals: 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 (each 29%), and concedes early (0-15, 43%). Overall, Athletic has a stronger over-profile for goals, supporting a bet on over 2.25 goals at 1.73. While CRB is not very stable in attack, Athletic's defense is not flawless. Considering the average scoring and frequency of overs, a bet on over 2.25 goals seems justified.

Betting on Corners

CRB leads in average corners with 6.8 per match, while Athletic has 4. In the last 5 games, CRB recorded over 9.5 corners in 3 instances, Athletic also 3 out of 5. Among the corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (10.8) is 10.5: over 10.5 corners is priced at 1.94, under 10.5 at 1.77. For corner outcomes, CRB is the favorite with odds of 1.17. Given CRB's activity in delivering corners and Athletic's moderate contribution, it's logical to consider a bet on over 10.5 corners or CRB to win on corners. CRB consistently delivers many, and Athletic can add to the total, supporting the over on corners.