Prediction for match Cuiaba — Criciuma

Match Analysis: Cuiaba vs Criciuma

In a Serie B clash in Brazil on May 2, 2026, Cuiaba will face Criciuma. The odds for the 1X2 outcome are as follows: Cuiaba to win is priced at 2.67, a draw at 2.74, and a win for Criciuma at 2.94. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Cuiaba - 34.69%, draw - 33.80%, Criciuma - 31.50%. This indicates that the bookmakers do not see a clear favorite, with the chances for each outcome being fairly even, although Cuiaba has a slight edge in probability.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Cuiaba has had an average possession of 47.2%, with 2.4 yellow cards, 18.2 fouls, and 1 offside per game. Criciuma averages 53% possession, 2 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. Cuiaba's last three matches: 23.04.2026 - Cuiaba vs Botafogo SP - 1-1, 19.04.2026 - Goias vs Cuiaba - 0-2, 12.04.2026 - Operario vs Cuiaba - 0-0. Criciuma's recent results: 26.04.2026 - Criciuma vs CRB - 3-1, 19.04.2026 - Fortaleza vs Criciuma - 3-2, 10.04.2026 - Criciuma vs Botafogo SP - 1-0. In their last head-to-head on 23.11.2025, Cuiaba defeated Criciuma 1-0.

How Many Goals in Cuiaba vs Criciuma Match

In their last five games, Cuiaba has never surpassed the total of 2.5 goals, with all 5 matches ending "under." Criciuma has seen 2 out of 5 matches end with over 2.5 goals, with 3 ending under. The average number of goals in Cuiaba's matches is 1.2, and for Criciuma, it's 2.6. Cuiaba scores an average of 0.6 goals and concedes the same, while Criciuma scores 1.4 and concedes 1.2. Cuiaba has had 3 out of 5 games with over 1.5 goals in the second half, while all 5 first halves were under 1.5. For Criciuma, 2 out of 5 first halves were over 1.5, and only 1 out of 5 second halves were over. Cuiaba most frequently scores between the 61st and 75th minute (67%), and concedes from the 76th to 90th minute (60%). Criciuma scores most often early (0-15 minutes - 25%) and late (76-90 minutes - 25%), and concedes mostly in the first 15 minutes (67%). Given Cuiaba's low scoring, both teams' under profile on the 2.5 total, and Criciuma's average scoring, a bet on under 2.25 goals with odds of 1.48 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

On average, Cuiaba earns 2.2 corners per match, while Criciuma earns 7.4. In the last five matches, Cuiaba has not exceeded a total of over 9.5 corners, while Criciuma has seen 4 out of 5 games end with "over 9.5." The total closest to the sum of the averages (2.2 + 7.4 = 9.6) is the 9.5 line. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.74, and under 9.5 are 1.97. Given Criciuma's high activity in corners and Cuiaba's low, a bet on over 9.5 corners appears justified, especially considering Criciuma's frequent outcomes.