Criciuma vs Vila Nova Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Criciuma vs Vila Nova Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Monday night’s action sees a clash in the Brazilian Serie B between Criciuma and Vila Nova.

It has not been an ideal start to the season for Criciuma, sitting in the league’s relegation spots, with one point separating them from safety. On the other hand, placed in 8th spot, Vila Nova have had a mediocre start to the season. However, in recent weeks they have struggled, losing their last three games.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Criciuma have won one in their last five matches

• Criciuma have scored one goal in their last five matches

• Vila Nova have lost four out of their last five matches

• Vila Nova have scored two goals in their last five matches

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Criciuma have been one of the worst teams in the Brazilian Serie B this season, finding it tricky to get on positive form, with the 17th-placed side losing three out of their last four games. However, the last time out was a 1-0 win over Paysandu.

Their opponents, Vila Nova, sit mid-table in the division after a great start to the season, but a difficult couple of weeks see the club fall from the top of the table. Vila Nova come into the fixture, having lost four out of their last five.

Poveda will be one to watch in this fixture, the Brazilian having scored three goals and assisted once in 10 Serie B appearances this season.

Criciuma Preview

Criciuma Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Alisson, Alaba, da Silva, Fagundes, Marcinho, Morelli, Gabriel, Lobo, Hermes, Goncalves, Thales.

Diego Goncalves is the danger-man in attack, having scored three goals this season and the winner in the previous fixture, while Rodrigo Fagundes is a stalwart at the back – playing in all 10 league games this season.

Vila Nova Preview

Vila Nova Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Halls, Elias, Pagnussat, Schappo, Willian, Mota, Vieira, Todinho, Labandeira, Dodozinho, Poveda.

Igor Henrique will miss out on this fixture due to suspension - the 33-year-old having been handed a red card in the previous fixture.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in similar tiers of Brazilian football, Criciuma and Vila Nova have met on several occasions. Criciuma come out as the victors with six wins compared to five draws and three wins for Vila Nova.

Recent Meetings:

• 1st October 2019 – Vila Nova 1-1 Criciuma

• 25th June 2022 – Criciuma 1-0 Vila Nova

• 4th October 2022 – Vila Nova 1-0 Criciuma

• 12th May 2023 – Vila Nova 0-0 Criciuma

• 23rd August 2023 – Criciuma 1-0 Vila Nova

Betting Tip For Criciuma vs Vila Nova

As the team higher in the division and in better form, Vila Nova will come into this fixture as the favourites. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Vila Nova to win. Odds of 2.3 from QuinnBet means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £33.00.

Prediction

Criciuma 0-1 Vila Nova