Criciúma vs CRB: match statistics
Criciúma vs CRB: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Criciúma played against CRB in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on April 26, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Criciúma has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. CRB has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Criciúma scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. CRB scores 1.00 and allows 1.60. Games in this league average 2.11 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Criciúma's games and 60% of CRB's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 40%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 40% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
CRB has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.40 per game. Criciúma takes 13.6 shots per game, while CRB takes 15.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Criciúma leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. CRB leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Criciúma's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For CRB, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.11 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 40% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
On paper Criciúma holds a clear advantage in chance creation: at home they register an average xG of 2.17, average 22 shots per match of which 5 are on target, and maintain 61% possession. CRB away posts a lower xG of 1.45 and 11.5 shots per match (6.5 on target), but their shot conversion is 13% versus the hosts' 5%, translating to 1.5 goals per away match compared to the hosts' 1.0. Defensively the home side looks stronger — Criciúma concedes 0.5 goals per home match and keeps 50% clean sheets, while CRB concedes 1.5 goals away and has no clean sheets (0%). Form also favors the home team: Criciúma in the last 5 matches is 2-1-2 with 1.4 points per game, while CRB are 0-1-4 with 0.2 points per game. Considering the xG advantage (2.17 vs 1.45), higher shot volume and more solid defense, I forecast a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
I assess BTTS - Yes as the more likely outcome because CRB have a 100% away-season BTTS versus Criciúma's 33%. Neither side have any clean sheets this season (0%), and the average goals conceded are 1.67 for the hosts and 1.5 for the visitors, indicating a high likelihood both teams will concede. Additionally, CRB average 1.5 goals per game with a 13% conversion rate from 6.5 shots on target per match compared to the hosts' 6.0, while Criciúma generate an xG of 1.87 despite a season average of 0.67 goals, suggesting the hosts may improve finishing. Counter-signals appear in form: BTTS in the last 5 matches is 40% for both teams, and recent average goals scored in the last 5 are 1.0 for Criciúma and 0.6 for CRB, which reduces confidence; however, CRB have conceded an average of 1.6 goals in those games, still favoring both teams to score. Considering the league average BTTS of 52% and the figures above (xG 1.87 vs 1.45 and no clean sheets), I assign 70% to Yes and 30% to No.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model projects 1.64 expected goals for Criciúma and 1.31 for CRB, totaling 2.95 goals. The home side has xG 1.87 but only scores 0.67 goals on average with a conversion rate of 4% and 17.67 shots per match, while CRB has xG 1.45 and averages 1.50 goals per match. CRB have 100% of season matches with both teams scoring, and the season share of away matches with over 1.5 goals is 100%, which increases the likelihood of at least two goals. Season share of matches over 2.5 goals is 33% for Criciúma and 50% for CRB, and the combined average xG of both teams (1.87+1.45=3.32) suggests potential close to 3 goals, although the home side’s low finishing reduces confidence in exceeding 2.5. Based on this I recommend an Over 1.5 bet (strongest signal); I estimate Over 1.5 at ~90%, Over 2.5 at ~62% and Over 3.5 at ~30%.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
CRB scores an average of 1.50 goals per match versus Criciúma’s 0.67, while Criciúma generates xG 1.87 compared to CRB’s 1.45, indicating higher chance production by the home side but lower finishing efficiency (conversion 4% vs 13%). At half-time draws or a minimal away lead predominate: CRB led at the break in 50% of matches, Criciúma in 33%, and the average goals at the break are 0.67 (home) vs 0.5 (away). Second-half indicators favor CRB — the visitors score on average 1.0 goal after the break, the hosts 0.0, and Criciúma concedes an average of 1.33 goals in the second half. Additionally, CRB scores 2 goals in minutes 76–90 while Criciúma concedes 3 goals in that period, pointing to an advantage for the visitors late in games; therefore I select Half-Time/Full-Time draw then CRB win (X/2) as the most likely scenario.
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 | CRB | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.16 |
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.
Criciúma is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Criciúma · 0.4 pts / game - CRB
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 60% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Criciúma · 1.6 goals / game - CRB
Criciúma scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while CRB keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
CRB scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 meczów), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
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 - CRB
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.
CRB is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Criciúma · 1.6 pts / game - CRB
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
CRB - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
* 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 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
CRB
* 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 | CRB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.00 | 2.11 | ▲ 2.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 49% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 40% | • 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 32% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 60% | 56% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 72% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against CRB. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Criciúma vs CRB?
The Serie B match finished Criciúma 3:1 CRB. 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 CRB?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Criciúma won 1, CRB won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Criciúma vs CRB?
Criciúma score 1.00 goals per game on average and CRB 1.00. The Serie B average is 2.11 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 40% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Criciúma's matches and 60% of CRB's.
What form are Criciúma and CRB in?
Over the last 5 games Criciúma have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and CRB 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Criciúma vs CRB?
The statistical background for Criciúma vs CRB — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.