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Criciuma2Vila Nova0

HT 1–0Sat 18 Jul 2026, 19:00 Predictions graded

Predictions8–280%

Edges5–0100%

PossPossession 37%–63%ShotsShots 10–12On targetOn target 4–2CornersCorners 5–2

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 14 Jul 2026, 17:48 · Europe/Bucharest

Criciuma's unbeaten home record and Vila Nova's away struggles make a home win or draw highly likely, but the odds offer no value.

The best betting opportunities are in the over 0.5 second-half goals (80% probability, +8.6pt edge) and over 4.5 cards (65% probability, +9.4pt edge), driven by consistent second-half scoring and a combative, high-stakes matchup.

Context

Criciuma's home record this season: 5 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses.
- They have kept 5 clean sheets in those 8 home games.
- Only 4 goals conceded at home, averaging 0.5 per game.
Vila Nova's away record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses.
- They have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches in Serie B.
- They failed to score in 3 of those 9 away games.
Criciuma are 1st with 33 points, Vila Nova 2nd with 31 points.
- Serie B tiebreaks: points, wins, goal difference, goals scored, then head-to-head.
- A win for either side could be decisive in a tight promotion race.
Last 5 H2H: 3 home wins, 2 draws, 0 away wins.
- Criciuma beat Vila Nova 1-0 at home in June 2025.
- Four of those five matches had under 2.5 goals.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 3

BetBugs probabilities

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Result3 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's strong home defensive record and Vila Nova's inconsistent away form give the hosts a clear edge, supported by H2H home dominance.
- Criciuma are unbeaten at home this season (5W 3D 0L) with only 4 goals conceded in 8 home matches.
- Vila Nova have lost 4 of their 9 away matches this season, conceding 10 goals.
- Criciuma have won 4 of their last 5 matches overall, keeping 3 clean sheets in that span.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, the home team has won 3 times, with Criciuma winning the most recent home fixture 1-0 in June 2025.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonCriciumaEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's unbeaten home record and Vila Nova's struggles on the road make a home win or draw highly likely, reinforced by H2H trends.
- Criciuma have not lost at home this season (8 matches: 5W 3D).
- Vila Nova have failed to win in 6 of their 9 away matches (3W 2D 4L).
- Criciuma have drawn 6 of 17 matches overall, showing resilience to avoid defeat.
- The last 5 H2H meetings have seen 3 home wins and 2 draws, with no away wins.
BetBugs · Double ChancewonCriciuma or DrawEstimated chance75%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's tendency to start strongly at home, combined with Vila Nova's lower halftime lead rate, gives the hosts a slight edge in the first half.
- Criciuma have led at halftime in 53% of their last 15 matches, compared to Vila Nova's 27%.
- Criciuma have scored a first-half goal in 10 of their last 15 matches.
- Vila Nova have trailed at halftime in 20% of their last 15 matches.
- In the most recent H2H at Criciuma, the home side led 1-0 at halftime.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerwonCriciumaEstimated chance40%

Goals4 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's defensive solidity at home and the historically low-scoring H2H encounters point to a tight, low-scoring affair.
- Criciuma's home matches average 1.75 total goals (10 scored, 4 conceded in 8 games).
- Vila Nova's away matches average 2.11 total goals (9 scored, 10 conceded in 9 games).
- Criciuma have kept 5 clean sheets in their last 8 home matches across all competitions.
- 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's strong home defense and Vila Nova's occasional away scoring struggles suggest at least one side will fail to score.
- Criciuma have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their 8 home matches this season.
- Vila Nova have failed to score in 3 of their 9 away matches.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, both teams scored only once.
- Criciuma have conceded only 0.7 goals per game on average over their last 15 matches.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's home defensive record is exceptional, and Vila Nova's away attack has been inconsistent, making a home clean sheet likely.
- Criciuma have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their 8 home matches this season.
- Criciuma have conceded only 4 goals in 8 home games, averaging 0.5 goals against per home match.
- Vila Nova have been shut out in 3 of their 9 away matches.
- Criciuma have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 overall matches.
BetBugs · Team to ScorewonVila Nova not to scoreEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have low first-half scoring rates, and Criciuma's strong first-half defense makes a low-scoring opening period probable.
- Criciuma's last 15 matches average 0.9 first-half goals (0.7 scored, 0.2 conceded).
- Vila Nova's last 15 matches average 1.2 first-half goals (0.7 scored, 0.5 conceded).
- In 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings, the first half had under 1.5 goals.
- Criciuma have kept a first-half clean sheet in 13 of their last 15 matches.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalslostUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance70%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams consistently find the net after halftime, and the match is likely to open up as it progresses, ensuring at least one second-half goal.
- Criciuma's last 15 matches have seen a second-half goal in 12 of them.
- Vila Nova's last 15 matches have seen a second-half goal in 13 of them.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, 4 had a second-half goal.
- Criciuma average 0.5 second-half goals scored, while Vila Nova average 0.7 second-half goals scored.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalfwonOver 0.5Estimated chance80%

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Criciuma's home corner generation is strong, and Vila Nova's away matches tend to produce corners, pushing the total slightly above the line.
- Criciuma's home matches average 10.4 total corners (6.3 for, 4.1 against).
- Vila Nova's away matches average 9.8 total corners (4.7 for, 5.1 against).
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, total corners averaged 9.2, with 3 of 5 matches exceeding 9.5.
- Criciuma have earned 6+ corners in 6 of their last 8 home matches.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderlostOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams have above-average card counts, and the intense promotion battle context should lead to a combative match with multiple bookings.
- Criciuma average 2.1 yellow cards per match over their last 15, while Vila Nova average 2.8.
- Vila Nova have received 4+ yellow cards in 5 of their last 9 away matches.
- In the last 5 H2H meetings, total cards averaged 5.2, with 4 of 5 matches exceeding 4.5.
- This is a high-stakes top-of-the-table clash, likely increasing disciplinary actions.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderwonOver 4.5Estimated chance65%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Pre-match flagged 5 avoid-market areas; caution remains warranted in high-variance spots.

Head-to-Head

2W · 2D · 1W

D1-1Vila NovavCriciumaOct 3, 2025SER

W1-0CriciumavVila NovaJun 9, 2025SER

W1-0CriciumavVila NovaAug 23, 2023SER

D0-0Vila NovavCriciumaMay 12, 2023SER

L1-0Vila NovavCriciumaOct 4, 2022SER

Criciuma: 3 clean sheetsVila Nova: 2 clean sheets1 goals/game avg

League Table

Serie B 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
1	Criciuma Promotion	17	9	6	2	20-12	33	WWWWD
2	Vila Nova Promotion	17	9	4	4	25-19	31	LWLWL

2pt gap between teamsCriciuma leads the league

Recent Form

Criciuma

W2-1Ponte PretaJul 8SER

W1-0Sport RecifeJul 4SER

W1-0São BernardoJun 27SER

W1-0America MineiroJun 23SER

D1-1CearaJun 16SER

W1-0LondrinaJun 6SER

W2-1AvaiMay 30SER

D1-1Operario-PRMay 24SER

D1-1Atletico GoianienseMay 17SER

D0-0JuventudeMay 10SER

D1-1CuiabaMay 2SER

W3-1CRBApr 26SER

L2-3Fortaleza ECApr 19SER

W1-0Botafogo SPApr 10SER

L0-1GoiasApr 7SER

Vila Nova

L0-1JuventudeJul 10SER

W2-1São BernardoJul 6SER

L1-2NovorizontinoJun 26SER

W4-3Nautico RecifeJun 20SER

L0-1CuiabaJun 14SER

W1-0Botafogo SPJun 8SER

W1-0LondrinaMay 31SER

W2-1America MineiroMay 24SER

W2-0AvaiMay 17SER

L0-1GoiasMay 9SER

D1-1Athletic ClubMay 4SER

W2-1AraguaínaApr 29COP

D3-3CearaApr 26SER

W2-1Operario-PRApr 18SER

D0-0Capital BrasiliaApr 16COP

Squad & Injuries

Criciuma

38 available

Attackers12

Midfielders12

Defenders10

Goalkeeper4

Vila Nova

38 available

Attackers11

Midfielders12

Defenders12

Goalkeeper3

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Over 0.5

No

Over 4.5

Criciuma or Draw

Criciuma

Result3 of 3 landed

Goals4 of 5 landed

Match stats1 of 2 landed

Markets to Avoid

Vila Nova

Draw or Vila Nova

Under 1.5

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Criciuma

Vila Nova

Squad & Injuries

Criciuma

Vila Nova