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Serie B | Sun 26 Jul, 20:00

Criciuma v Nautico Recife Stats

Data last updated: Sat 25 Jul 2026, 05:24 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Criciuma leads Serie B with a strong defensive record and recent momentum, having collected 15 points in their last fixtures while conceding just 0.2 goals per game. Nautico Recife, positioned 13th, struggles offensively and defensively, scoring 0.6 and conceding 1.2 goals on average recently. Criciuma's home advantage and solid form contrast with Nautico's inconsistent performances, setting up a contest where Criciuma's tactical discipline and defensive resilience could be decisive in securing victory.

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Criciuma to Win

  • Criciuma ranks 1st in Serie B with 39 points, showing consistent winning form.
  • Nautico Recife averages only 0.6 goals scored recently, indicating offensive struggles.
  • Criciuma concedes just 0.2 goals per game, highlighting defensive strength.
  • Nautico Recife's recent form yields only 4 points, reflecting inconsistency.
  • Head-to-head average goals are low at 1.5, suggesting tight matches.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Criciuma to win with a 74% chance based on their superior recent form, defensive solidity, and league standing. Criciuma's ability to limit chances against and maintain a low goals-against average contrasts with Nautico Recife's struggles in attack and defense. The home side's higher points tally and better goal difference underpin the in their victory. No price warning is needed as the pick aligns well with the model's probability and visible team strengths.

Recent formCriciuma 15 points vs Nautico 4 points
Strong positive
Defensive recordCriciuma concedes 0.2 goals per game
Strong positive
League positionCriciuma 1st vs Nautico 13th
Positive
Goals scoredCriciuma 1.4 vs Nautico 0.6
Positive
Head-to-head average goals1.5 goals per match
Neutral

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Criciuma's tactical discipline and defensive organization have been key to their top-table position, making them the likely winners against a Nautico Recife side that has struggled to find consistent attacking rhythm. The data supports Criciuma's edge in both form and defensive solidity, suggesting a controlled home victory.

Main risk

Rotation, motivation and a slow tempo are the main cautions before treating the result price as settled.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Criciuma's defensive resilience and recent form create a strong foundation for victory, while Nautico Recife's offensive limitations reduce their threat level in this matchup.”

Key Data Signals

Criciuma to Win evidence

Criciuma ranks 1st in Serie B with 39 points, showing consistent winning form.

Nautico Recife averages only 0.6 goals scored recently, indicating offensive struggles.

Criciuma concedes just 0.2 goals per game, highlighting defensive strength.

Nautico Recife's recent form yields only 4 points, reflecting inconsistency.

What To Watch In The Data

Criciuma to Win notes

  • The last 10 head-to-head matches average 1.5 goals per game, indicating a trend towards low-scoring encounters.
  • This suggests a slower tempo with defensive caution, supporting expectations for a match with fewer goals and controlled attacking phases.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Criciuma1.4
Avg goals scored
Nautico Recife0.6
Criciuma0.2
Avg goals conceded
Nautico Recife1.2
Criciuma20%
BTTS rate
Nautico Recife40%
Criciuma20%
Over 2.5 goals
Nautico Recife40%
Best odds for this sectionUnder 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 66% vs implied 60% · edge +6.1 pts
1.67
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
2
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BTTS NoBetfred guide price · model 54%
1.73
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 22%
3.75
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.15
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 52%
1.36
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Both teams to score is unlikely given Criciuma's strong defensive record conceding only 0.2 goals recently and Nautico Recife's low scoring rate of 0.6 goals per game. The low average goals in their head-to-head meetings further supports a controlled, low-scoring game with BTTS No.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Criciuma

WWWWW
Last 55W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 108W 2D 0L
21 Jul 2026A Novorizontino1-0
18 Jul 2026H Vila Nova2-0
09 Jul 2026A Ponte Preta2-1
04 Jul 2026H Sport Recife1-0
27 Jun 2026H São Bernardo1-0

Nautico Recife

WLLDL
Last 51W 1D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 2D 6L
23 Jul 2026H Londrina2-1
17 Jul 2026A CRB1-2
12 Jul 2026A Avai0-2
06 Jul 2026H Juventude0-0
28 Jun 2026H Goias0-1
Market aligned with main pickCriciuma to WinBetfred guide price · Model 72% vs implied 57% · edge +15 pts
1.75
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Criciuma Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
2.02
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Home / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 86%
1.17
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Criciuma's recent form is impressive, securing 15 points with a strong defensive record, conceding just 0.2 goals per game. Nautico Recife's 4 points and higher goals conceded per game highlight their struggles, reinforcing Criciuma's advantage and likelihood to control the match tempo and outcome.

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League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
1Criciuma3919116211
13Nautico Recife24197390
Criciuma's top position in Serie B reflects sustained quality and consistency, while Nautico Recife's mid-table 13th place shows vulnerability and inconsistency. The standings suggest Criciuma has more to play for and the momentum to secure a home win in this fixture.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickCriciuma to WinBetfred guide price · Model 72% vs implied 57% · edge +15 pts
1.75
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Criciuma Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
2.02
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.15
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The price for Criciuma to win reflects their clear superiority in form and league standing, aligning well with the model's 74% win probability. This suggests the market is fairly priced with no significant , but the pick remains a solid choice based on football context and data.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Criciuma5.4
Avg corners for
Nautico Recife5.6
Criciuma8.6
Avg total corners
Nautico Recife10
Criciuma2.6
Avg yellow cards
Nautico Recife2
Criciuma12.6
Avg shots
Nautico Recife16.4
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
1.82
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Both teams average similar corner counts around 5.5 per game, indicating balanced territorial exchanges. Criciuma's slightly higher yellow card average suggests a disciplined but assertive defensive approach, while Nautico Recife's higher shot volume but lower conversion hints at less effective finishing under pressure.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

7Criciuma wins
2Draws
1Nautico Recife wins
22 Mar 2026Nautico Recife v Criciuma0-1
07 Oct 2022Criciuma v Nautico Recife2-1
29 Jun 2022Nautico Recife v Criciuma1-1
14 Nov 2017Criciuma v Nautico Recife0-0
29 Jul 2017Nautico Recife v Criciuma1-2
20 Aug 2016Nautico Recife v Criciuma0-1
Market aligned with main pickCriciuma to WinBetfred guide price · Model 72% vs implied 57% · edge +15 pts
1.75
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 50%
2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.15
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The head-to-head sample of 10 matches shows a low average of 1.5 goals per game, indicating tight contests with limited scoring. This historical trend supports the expectation of a disciplined, low-scoring game where Criciuma's defensive strength could be decisive.
Season team stats

Serie B

Criciuma19
Played
Nautico Recife19
Criciuma1.2
Avg goals for
Nautico Recife1.3
Criciuma0.6
Avg goals against
Nautico Recife1.3
Criciuma9
Clean sheets
Nautico Recife5
Market aligned with main pickCriciuma to WinBetfred guide price · Model 72% vs implied 57% · edge +15 pts
1.75
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Criciuma Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 65%
2.02
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Criciuma leads Serie B with 39 points, supported by a solid attack scoring 1.4 goals per game and a stingy defense allowing only 0.2 goals recently. Nautico Recife's 24 points and weaker defensive and offensive stats underline the gap in quality and consistency between the teams this season.
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Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

20%Criciuma Over 2.5
40%Nautico Recife Over 2.5
1.5H2H avg goals
The last 10 head-to-head matches average 1.5 goals per game, indicating a trend towards low-scoring encounters. This suggests a slower tempo with defensive caution, supporting expectations for a match with fewer goals and controlled attacking phases.

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