Goiás vs Criciúma: match statistics
Goiás vs Criciúma: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Goiás played against Criciúma in Serie B (Brazil). The game was played on April 7, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Goiás has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Criciúma has 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Goiás scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 1.50. Criciúma scores 1.00 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 2.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Goiás's games and 50% of Criciúma's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 0%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Criciúma has the higher season xG average, 2.02 to 1.13 per game. Goiás takes 11.5 shots per game, while Criciúma takes 20.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Goiás leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Criciúma leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Goiás's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Criciúma, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Serie B games average 2.21 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
I back the home win. Goiás shows strong offensive efficiency at home: on average 3.0 goals scored per match, 3 shots on target and a 33% conversion rate, whereas Criciúma averages 1.0 goal away, 2 shots on target and only 11% conversion. In the last 5 fixtures Goiás scored 9 goals and has a 3-0-2 record (2.2 points per match), while Criciúma scored 6 goals with a 3-1-1 record (2.0 PPM), giving the hosts a slight form edge. The visitors’ defensive asset is nonetheless significant — 100% clean sheets on the road and 0.0 goals conceded on average with xG against of 1.10; Goiás at home concedes 1.0 goal on average with xG against 2.57, which indicates some defensive risk. Still, Goiás’ superior efficiency (3 SoT and 33% conversion vs 2 SoT and 11% for the visitors) and higher home goals average lead me to favor the hosts, although I expect a narrow victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Seasonal signals are conflicting: Goiás has 100% BTTS and 0% clean sheets this season (5 scored and 3 conceded), while Criciúma has 0% BTTS and 100% clean sheets this season (2 scored and 1 conceded). In the last 5 matches both teams have BTTS at 40%, but Goiás scored 9 goals (1.8 per game) and conceded 3 (0.6), while Criciúma scored 6 (1.2) and conceded 4 (0.8). Chance-creation metrics favor Goiás — on average 7 shots on target and 32 shots per game versus 2 and 9 for Criciúma, and seasonal xG is 3.00 for Goiás versus 1.04 for Criciúma (last 5 matches xG: 1.51 vs 1.95). The league has a 60% BTTS occurrence and an average of 2.28 goals per game, which further increases the probability of both teams scoring despite Criciúma's isolated clean sheet signal. Considering Goiás's offensive dominance (100% seasonal BTTS for them, 7 shots on target and 32 shots) and the league context, I project a 65% chance for 'BTTS - Yes' and 35% for 'BTTS - No'.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
I estimate a total of approximately 2.99 expected goals: Goiás 1.33 and Criciúma 1.66, calculated based on xG and defensive behavior from the last 5 matches. Goiás has xG 1.51 in the last 5 matches, averages 32 shots of which 7 are on target and scored 9 goals, while Criciúma has xG 1.95, averages 9 shots (2 on target) and scored 6 goals. Comparing attacking xG vs defensive xG conceded (home team 1.51 vs conceded_away 1.15, away team 1.95 vs conceded_home 1.37) yields expected ~1.33 and ~1.66 goals, i.e. total xG ≈2.99. A probabilistic model with λ=2.99 gives probability of Over 1.5 ≈80%, Over 2.5 ≈57% and Over 3.5 ≈35%, so the strongest signal is Over 1.5. I recommend playing Over 1.5 – the high total xG (2.99 vs league average 2.28) and strong home attacking activity (32 shots) point to at least two goals in the match.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is that Criciúma led at half-time in 100% of their matches this season (leadingAtHTPercentage_away = 100.0) and have a 100% win rate this season (winPercentage_away = 100.0), whereas Goiás have a 0% win rate and led at half-time 0% (winPercentage_home = 0.0, leadingAtHTPercentage_home = 0.0). At half-time Criciúma averages 1.0 goals scored (scoredAVGHT_away = 1.0), while Goiás averages 0.0 (scoredAVGHT_home = 0.0) and the home side concedes an average of 1.0 goals before the break (concededAVGHT_home = 1.0), which strongly supports the visitors leading at the break. Looking at the full-time perspective, seasonCSPercentage_away = 100.0 and seasonConcededAVG_away = 0.0 further suggest Criciúma frequently keep clean sheets, which is why the 2/2 scenario received the highest probability. Although Goiás have a higher xG (xG_for_avg_home = 3.0 vs xG_for_avg_away = 1.04) and average 32 shots versus 9, those statistics do not translate into wins (winPercentage_home = 0.0), so alternatives like a draw or a turnaround are less likely (e.g. X/2 at 20%, 2/X at 12%).
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
| Goiás | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.83 | 0.22 |
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.
Goiás is 150% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Goiás · 1 goals / game - Criciúma
Criciúma is 200% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Goiás · 0.5 goals / game - Criciúma
Goiás scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 50% (1 of 2 meczów).
Criciúma scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Goiás keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Goiás
Over / Under - Criciúma
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.
Goiás is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Goiás · 1.5 pts / game - Criciúma
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Goiás - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). 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
Goiás
Criciúma
* 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
| Goiás | Liga | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.00 | 2.21 | ▼ 1.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 62% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 45% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 62% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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 Goiás's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Criciúma. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Goiás vs Criciúma?
The Serie B match finished Goiás 1:0 Criciúma. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Goiás and Criciúma?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Goiás won 1, Criciúma won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Goiás vs Criciúma?
Goiás score 2.50 goals per game on average and Criciúma 1.00. The Serie B average is 2.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Goiás's matches and 50% of Criciúma's.
What form are Goiás and Criciúma in?
Over the last 5 games Goiás have a 1-1-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Criciúma 1-1-0 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Goiás vs Criciúma?
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.