Prediction for match Goias — Criciuma

Match Analysis: Goias vs Criciuma

In Brazil's Serie B on April 7, Goias will face Criciuma. According to the 1X2 odds, Goias is the favorite with odds of 2.03, giving them a 45.91% chance of winning. A draw is priced at 3.08 (30.26%), while Criciuma's victory is at 3.91, reflecting a 23.83% probability. This setup highlights Goias' advantage in attacking potential and recent form. For goal totals, several options stand out: over 2.0 goals is at 1.77, under 2.5 is at 1.52, both teams to score: yes - 2.06, no - 1.68. Individual team totals are also available: Goias over 1 goal at 1.58, Criciuma over 1 goal at 2.42. For the first half outcome, a draw is at 1.88, and a Goias win is at 2.75. Double chance options are: 1X - 1.22, X2 - 1.73, 12 - 1.33.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Goias played as follows: April 1 - Londrina vs Goias 2-2, March 22 - Goias vs America Mineiro 3-1, March 19 - Maringa vs Goias 0-1. Criciuma's recent games: April 2 - Criciuma vs Athletic 1-1, March 22 - Nautico Recife vs Criciuma 0-1, November 23 - Cuiaba vs Criciuma 1-0. Over a five-match span, Goias averages: 45.8% possession, 2.8 yellow cards, 10.6 fouls, and 0.4 offsides. Criciuma averages 49.2% possession, 1.4 yellow cards, 8.2 fouls, and 1 offside. In their last head-to-head on October 25, 2025, Criciuma lost to Goias 1-2.

How Many Goals Will Be Scored in Goias vs Criciuma

In their last five matches, Goias averages a total of 2.8 goals per game, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.2. Criciuma's matches are much less prolific: 1.4 goals on average, scoring 1 and conceding only 0.4. For over 2.5 goals, Goias has 3 out of 5 matches going over, while Criciuma has all 5 going under. In terms of halves, Goias has 3 out of 5 over 1.5 in both first and second halves, while Criciuma has 0 out of 5 over. Goias most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (33%), while Criciuma scores late, from 76 to 90 minutes (40%). Goias concedes most often late (76-90, 60%), while Criciuma concedes early (0-15, 100%). This profile suggests Goias can create and convert chances in both halves, whereas Criciuma focuses on solid defense and minimizing errors. Given Criciuma's low scoring and defensive approach, along with frequent under 2.5 totals, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.52 seems most logical.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

For corners, Goias averages 4.2 per game, Criciuma averages 6. In a five-match series, Goias has had over 9.5 total corners 4 times out of 5, Criciuma 3 out of 5. Looking at the odds, over 9.5 total corners is at 1.59, under 9.5 is at 2.20. In the corners market, Goias is the favorite with odds of 1.74. The combined average for both teams is 10.2 corners, supporting a bet on over 9.5 total corners. Criciuma regularly delivers more than 5 corners per match, while Goias consistently averages around 4-5. In this situation, it makes sense to consider a bet on over 9.5 total corners, especially given the frequency and Criciuma's attacking style in this aspect.