Athletic Club vs Criciúma: match statistics
Athletic Club vs Criciúma: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Athletic Club played Criciúma in Serie B (Brazil). The match was played on 9 August 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Athletic Club: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Criciúma: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Athletic Club scores 0.95 and concedes 0.90 goals per match. Criciúma scores 1.15 and concedes 0.60. League average: 2.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Athletic Club 60%, Criciúma 45%. Over 2.5: Athletic Club 25%, Criciúma 20%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Criciúma has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.23. Athletic Club: 11.7 shots per match, Criciúma: 13.6.
Match halves
Athletic Club: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.55. Criciúma: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.55.
Goals by minute
Athletic Club: 61-75 (5 goals). Criciúma: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.31 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-2-1. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 67%.
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 lead the table, having collected 40 points from 11 wins and losing just 2 of their 20 matches, while Athletic have recorded 6 wins and as many as 10 draws. The visitors are clearly in better form: they have won 4 of their last five matches, drawn once and conceded just 1 goal, whereas Athletic have scored only 3 goals during this period. At home, however, the hosts create quality chances, with an average xG of 1.54 compared with Criciúma’s 1.23 away from home, so a draw remains a realistic outcome. Athletic score only 0.9 goals per home match and fail to find the net in 30% of such fixtures, while Criciúma keep a clean sheet in 40% of their away games. With both teams showing similar defensive numbers—conceding an average of 0.7 goals at home and 0.8 away—Criciúma’s current efficiency and winning run point to a narrow victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The scenario in which one team fails to score is strongly supported by recent form, as Athletic have scored just 3 goals in 5 matches, averaging 0.6 per game. Over the same period, Criciúma have conceded only 1 goal, an average of 0.2, while both teams recorded BTTS - Yes in just 40% and 20% of their last five appearances, respectively. Across the season, the hosts have kept a clean sheet in 60% of matches, compared with 40% for the visitors, further increasing the likelihood of at least one side failing to score. Although Athletic create chances worth 1.68 xG at home, their shot conversion rate is only 8%, and their current goal output is poor. Therefore, BTTS - Yes is not more likely than the outcome in which at least one team finishes the match without scoring.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The profile of both teams clearly points to a low-scoring outcome: Athletic Club concede an average of just 0.4 goals at home, while Criciúma concede 0.8 away from home. In their last five matches, the hosts have scored 3 and conceded 3 goals, whereas the visitors have scored 6 and allowed just 1 goal. The 3.5-goal line has not been surpassed in 90% of the league matches involving either team, while Over 2.5 goals has landed in only 20% of their combined last five fixtures. Athletic Club keep a clean sheet in 60% of their home matches, while Criciúma do so in 40% of their away games, further reducing the likelihood of an open match. Although the hosts’ xG stands at 1.68, their current output is just 0.6 goals per match across their last five appearances, making Under 3.5 the market best supported by the data.
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 win, as Athletic have been level at the break in 80% of their last five matches and scored only 0.2 goals per game in those fixtures. Criciúma are in considerably better late-match form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, remain unbeaten, average 1.2 goals scored and concede just 0.2. The visitors are particularly solid in the opening stages, having conceded no goals before half-time in their last five outings and led at the break in 60% of them. Athletic do have home advantage and remain unbeaten at home throughout the season, but their current tally is only 1.2 points per game compared with Criciúma’s 2.6. After the break, both teams often adopt a cautious approach, but the hosts average just 0.4 goals in the second half across their last five matches, reinforcing the scenario in which the visitors turn around an evenly matched contest in their favour.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Athletic Club | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Criciúma is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Athletic Club · 2.6 pts / match - Criciúma
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 21% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Athletic Club · 1.15 goals / match - Criciúma
Criciúma is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.9 goals / match - Athletic Club · 0.6 goals / match - Criciúma
Athletic Club scores in 70% of matches (14 of 20 matches), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 matches).
Criciúma scores in 85% of matches (17 of 20 matches), while Athletic Club keeps a clean sheet in 25% (5 of 20 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club
Over / Under - Criciúma
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / match - Athletic Club · 1.85 pts / match - Criciúma
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Athletic Club
Criciúma
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie B).
Teams vs league
| Athletic Club | Liga | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.85 | 2.31 | ▼ 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 49% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 42% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 31% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 66% | • 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▼ 65% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (3): Athletic Club 0 - 2 - 1 Criciúma. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 67% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club vs Criciúma?
The Serie B match finished Athletic Club 2:0 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 Athletic Club and Criciúma?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Athletic Club won 0, Criciúma won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club vs Criciúma?
Athletic Club score 0.95 goals per game on average and Criciúma 1.15. The Serie B average is 2.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Athletic Club's matches and 45% of Criciúma's.
What form are Athletic Club and Criciúma in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Criciúma 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club vs Criciúma?
The statistical background for Athletic Club vs Criciúma — 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.