Prediction for match Criciuma — Athletic

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In Brazil's Serie B on April 2, Criciuma will face Athletic. According to the 1X2 odds, Criciuma is favored to win with odds of 1.68, giving them a 55.48% chance of victory. A draw is priced at 3.44 (27.10%), while an Athletic win is at 5.35 (17.42%). These odds reflect the bookmakers' expectations of Criciuma's advantage. Double chance options are also available: 1X is at 1.12, 12 at 1.27, and X2 at 2.11. Both teams to score: yes is offered at 2.11, no at 1.65. For total goals: over 2.5 is at 2.24, under 2.5 at 1.62. The option for over 2.0 is priced at 1.63, under 2.0 at 2.08. For the second half, under 1.5 goals is at 1.50. These odds suggest that bookmakers are leaning towards a low-scoring game, but do not rule out Athletic's potential to score.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Criciuma has shown solid defensive play, conceding an average of only 0.2 goals and scoring 0.8 per game. Criciuma has 42.2% ball possession, averages 9 fouls, receives 1.8 yellow cards, and records 1.8 offsides per game. Athletic, in their last five matches, has been more attacking, averaging 1.8 goals, conceding 0.8, and having 47% possession. Athletic averages 18.6 fouls, receives 4 yellow cards, and records 1.6 offsides. In their last three matches, Criciuma played as follows: 22.03.2026 Nautico Recife - Criciuma 0-1, 23.11.2025 Cuiaba - Criciuma 1-0, 16.11.2025 Criciuma - Botafogo SP 2-0. Athletic's last three matches: 22.03.2026 Athletic - Ponte Preta 2-1, 18.03.2026 Sport Recife - Athletic 1-3, 23.11.2025 Athletic - Paysandu 2-1. In their head-to-head on 19.08.2025, Athletic and Criciuma drew 1-1.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Criciuma - Athletic Match

In the last five matches, Criciuma has never seen over 2.5 goals (0 out of 5 for over, 5 out of 5 for under), whereas Athletic has seen over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5. Criciuma averages 1.0 goals per match, while Athletic averages 2.6. In the first half, Criciuma has 0 out of 5 for over 1.5, Athletic 2 out of 5. In the second half, Criciuma also has 0 out of 5 for over 1.5, Athletic 2 out of 5. Criciuma scores 0.8, Athletic 1.8. Criciuma concedes only 0.2, Athletic 0.8. Criciuma most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%), while Athletic also scores most often in this interval (43%). Criciuma concedes most often in the first 15 minutes (100%), while Athletic concedes in the 0-15 and 31-45 intervals (33% each). Considering Criciuma's low scoring and strong defense, and Athletic's attacking potential, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.62 seems justified. Criciuma hasn't been involved in high-scoring games in their last five matches, and Athletic might face a tight defense. The under 2.5 bet is supported by average goal values and total passing frequencies.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, Criciuma has 5 corners per match, Athletic 3.8. In the last five matches, Criciuma has gone over 9.5 total corners three times, Athletic once. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the average sum (8.8) is 8.5. There are a couple of odds for this: over 8.5 corners at 1.33, under 8.5 at 2.87. For the outcome on corners, Criciuma is favored with odds of 1.24. The statistics suggest that Criciuma delivers more corners, and Athletic's activity might lead to the over 8.5 bet hitting. It's also worth noting that Criciuma averages more set pieces, making them the favorite in this aspect.