Criciúma vs Goiás: match statistics
Criciúma vs Goiás: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Criciúma played against Goiás in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on August 15, 2026. Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Criciúma has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Goiás has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Criciúma scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 0.67. Goiás scores 1.05 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.29 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Criciúma's games and 38% of Goiás's. The Over 2.5 rates are 19% and 33%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Criciúma has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.32 per game. Criciúma takes 13.7 shots per game, while Goiás takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Criciúma leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Goiás leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Criciúma's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Goiás, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.29 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 2 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 top of the home table and remain unbeaten at their own stadium: they win 60% of matches and draw the remaining 40%. The hosts concede just 0.40 goals per game at home and keep a clean sheet in 60% of their outings, while Goiás score only 1.09 goals away from home and fail to score in 27% of matches. Criciúma’s superiority is also evident in chance creation: their average home xG stands at 1.68 compared with Goiás’s 1.21 away from home, while the hosts average 15.5 shots per match versus 10.64 for their opponents. Goiás have a positive record across their last five matches, but have won only 27% of their away games and concede an average of 1.36 goals, making a controlled home win the more likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Criciúma has recorded BTTS in only 20% of its matches this season and in 20% of its last five games, well below the league average of 48%. The hosts have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their matches and have conceded just 3 goals in their last five, averaging 0.6 per game. Goiás is more frequently involved in Goal/Goal matches, with a season BTTS rate of 55%, but averages only 1.09 goals away from home. Both teams have moderate attacking potential: Criciúma averages 1.0 goals, Goiás 1.09, while the league average total goals is only 2.3. The strongest signal is the hosts’ solid defense and low BTTS rate, making a BTTS - No outcome more likely, with at least one team expected not to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The profile of both teams points to a low-scoring game: Criciúma average 1.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded, while Goiás average 1.09 and 1.36, respectively. In their last five matches, the hosts have conceded just 3 goals, compared with 5 for Goiás, further supporting a maximum of three goals. The Under 3.5 goals line has won in 80% of Criciúma’s matches and 73% of Goiás’s, while Over 2.5 goals has landed in only 30% and 36% of their games, respectively. Although the xG figures suggest attacking potential of 1.44 for Criciúma and 1.21 for Goiás, the hosts’ conversion rate is only 8%, and their matches are often tight. The 2.30-goal projection gives a clear edge to the Under 3.5 goals bet.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely HT/FT outcome is a draw at half-time followed by a Criciúma victory (X/2), as the hosts have been level at the break in 40% of their matches and concede only 0.5 goals per game in the first halves. Goiás often start strongly, leading at the break in 45% of matches and averaging 0.73 goals before half-time, but Criciúma keep a clean sheet in 70% of first halves. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage is clear: they average 1.8 points per game in second halves compared with Goiás’ 0.64, while Goiás lose this period in 55% of cases and concede an average of 1.09 goals. Criciúma’s 60% win rate this season and an xG of 1.44, compared with Goiás’ defensive xG of 1.51, also support a full-time victory for the hosts.
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 | Goiás | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.28 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Criciúma · 1.6 pts / game - Goiás
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 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Criciúma · 1.05 goals / game - Goiás
Criciúma is 85% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Criciúma · 1.24 goals / game - Goiás
Criciúma scores in 81% of games (17 of 21 games), while Goiás keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 games).
Goiás scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 games), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 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 - Goiás
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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / game - Criciúma · 1.57 pts / game - Goiás
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 52%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Goiás - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
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 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Goiás
* 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 | Goiás | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.76 | 2.29 | • 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 41% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 48% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 74% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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: 0 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses against Goiás. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Criciúma vs Goiás?
The Serie B match finished Criciúma 1:0 Goiás. 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 Goiás?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Criciúma won 0, Goiás won 2 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 Goiás?
Criciúma score 1.10 goals per game on average and Goiás 1.05. The Serie B average is 2.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Criciúma's matches and 38% of Goiás's.
What form are Criciúma and Goiás in?
Over the last 5 games Criciúma have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Goiás 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Criciúma vs Goiás?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Criciúma vs Goiás: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.