Criciúma vs América Mineiro: match statistics
Criciúma vs América Mineiro: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Criciúma played against América Mineiro in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on October 12, 2026. Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Criciúma has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. América Mineiro has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Criciúma scores 1.03 goals per game and allows 0.88. América Mineiro scores 0.66 and allows 1.66. Games in this league average 2.35 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 34% of Criciúma's games and 44% of América Mineiro's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 50%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Criciúma has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.47 per game. Criciúma takes 14.3 shots per game, while América Mineiro takes 13.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Criciúma leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.56 goals per game after halftime. América Mineiro leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.31 after halftime.
When the teams score
Criciúma's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For América Mineiro, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.35 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Criciúma are favorites: they sit 5th in the table and have won 56% of their home matches, while 19th-placed América Mineiro have lost 81% of their away fixtures. The hosts concede an average of 0.63 goals at home and keep a clean sheet in 56% of matches, whereas the visitors score just 0.56 goals per away game and fail to find the net in 56% of those fixtures. The quality of chances also favors Criciúma: their home xG stands at 1.73, compared with América's away xG of 1.38, while América allow chances worth an average xG of 1.80 on the road. Although the hosts have lost 3 of their last 5 matches, their opponents have suffered 5 consecutive defeats and have failed to score during that run. With América conceding an average of 1.94 goals away from home, a Criciúma win remains the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument against both teams scoring is América Mineiro’s attack: the visitors average 0.56 goals per match, have failed to score in 56% of their games, and have not scored a single goal in their last 5 matches. Criciúma are not particularly clinical either, averaging 0.75 goals, but the visitors’ defense concedes 1.94 goals per match and keeps a clean sheet in only 6% of games, so a home goal remains likely. Historically, BTTS - Yes has landed in 50% of Criciúma’s matches and 38% of América Mineiro’s, while this outcome has not occurred in either team’s last 5 matches. Although the visitors’ xG is 1.38, their failure to score in their last 5 games supports a BTTS - No pick, meaning at least one team will fail to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal points to Under 3.5 goals: this line has landed in 94% of Criciúma’s matches and 81% of América Mineiro’s. The visitors have failed to score in their last 5 matches and have drawn a blank in 56% of their games this season, limiting their expected contribution to the total. On the other hand, América concede an average of 1.94 goals, giving the hosts a chance to exploit their defensive weakness. Although the teams’ average xG figures are 1.57 and 1.38 respectively, their actual finishing has been less effective: each converts only 5% of shots into goals. The 2.20-goal projection therefore offers a stronger case for Under 3.5 than for the more finely balanced 2.5 line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome, as Criciúma went into the break level in 63% of their matches, and neither team scored in the first half in any of their last five games. América Mineiro did trail at half-time in 63% of matches, so the hosts leading after 45 minutes remains a significant alternative. Criciúma’s recent form supports a full-time win: the hosts won 2 of their last 5 matches and averaged 1.0 goals after the break, while the visitors lost all 5 and failed to score after half-time. Across the season, América Mineiro have conceded an average of 1.94 goals per match, compared with 1.38 for the hosts, strengthening the scenario of Criciúma securing a win after a level first half.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Criciúma | América Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.15 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Criciúma is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1.03 goals / game - Criciúma · 0.66 goals / game - América Mineiro
Criciúma is 89% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Criciúma · 1.66 goals / game - América Mineiro
Criciúma scores in 72% of games (23 of 32 games), while América Mineiro keeps a clean sheet in 13% (4 of 32 games).
América Mineiro scores in 53% of games (17 of 32 games), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 44% (14 of 32 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Criciúma
Over / Under - América Mineiro
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Criciúma is 58% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Criciúma · 0.97 pts / game - América Mineiro
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
América Mineiro - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Criciúma
América Mineiro
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Criciúma | Liga | América Mineiro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.91 | 2.35 | • 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 34% | 47% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 30% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 68% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 75% | 74% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Criciúma's perspective: 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against América Mineiro. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Criciúma vs América Mineiro?
The Serie B match finished Criciúma 1:0 América Mineiro. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Criciúma and América Mineiro?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Criciúma won 2, América Mineiro won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Criciúma vs América Mineiro?
Criciúma score 1.03 goals per game on average and América Mineiro 0.66. The Serie B average is 2.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 34% of Criciúma's matches and 44% of América Mineiro's.
What form are Criciúma and América Mineiro in?
Over the last 5 games Criciúma have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and América Mineiro 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Criciúma vs América Mineiro?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.