Criciúma vs Goiás: match statistics
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Criciúma vs Goiás: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Criciúma plays Goiás in Serie B (Brazil). The game is scheduled for August 15, 2026. Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse.
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.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 meczów), while Goiás keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
Goiás scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 48% (10 of 21 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 - 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.
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
When do Criciúma and Goiás play?
Criciúma face Goiás on August 15, 2026 in Serie B at Estádio Heriberto Hülse. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match 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.