Náutico vs Criciúma: match statistics
Analysis of the last five matches for both teams indicates very even form – both Náutico and Criciúma have earned an identical number of points (10 points, average 2.0 PPG) with three wins, one draw, and one loss. Náutico shows a slightly better offense in recent matches (9 goals) with 8 conceded, while Criciúma has scored 10 goals conceding only 5, which points to a more solid defense from the visitors. The table position favors Criciúma (8th place) over Náutico (15th place), however, the absence of detailed home and away match statistics this season complicates a clear assessment. Taking into account the even form and the visitors' slight edge in goal difference, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw, with a minor chance of a home win leveraging the home field advantage.
Náutico vs Criciúma: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Náutico play Criciúma in Serie B (Brazil). The match date is 22 March 2026 at 20:00. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Náutico: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Criciúma: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Náutico scores 1.22 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Criciúma scores 1.21 and concedes 0.63. League average: 2.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Náutico 33%, Criciúma 47%. Over 2.5: Náutico 39%, Criciúma 21%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Náutico has higher xG: 1.77 vs 1.44. Náutico: 16.6 shots per match, Criciúma: 13.5.
Match halves
Náutico: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.89. Criciúma: half-time lead 53%, second-half goals 0.58.
Goals by minute
Náutico: 76-90+ (8 goals). Criciúma: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Serie B: 2.28 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
Match description
Analysis of the last five matches for both teams indicates very even form – both Náutico and Criciúma have earned an identical number of points (10 points, average 2.0 PPG) with three wins, one draw, and one loss. Náutico shows a slightly better offense in recent matches (9 goals) with 8 conceded, while Criciúma has scored 10 goals conceding only 5, which points to a more solid defense from the visitors. The table position favors Criciúma (8th place) over Náutico (15th place), however, the absence of detailed home and away match statistics this season complicates a clear assessment. Taking into account the even form and the visitors' slight edge in goal difference, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw, with a minor chance of a home win leveraging the home field advantage.
Half-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
| Náutico | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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 1400% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Náutico · 3 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 103% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Náutico · 0.63 goals / match - Criciúma
Náutico scores in 56% of matches (10 of 18 matches), while Criciúma keeps a clean sheet in 47% (9 of 19 matches).
Criciúma scores in 89% of matches (17 of 19 matches), while Náutico keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 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 — Náutico
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 128% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.83 pts / match - Náutico · 1.89 pts / match - Criciúma
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Náutico - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Criciúma - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 53% of matches and wins 58%. 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 | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 76-90 (8 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goli). 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
Náutico
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
| Náutico | Liga | Criciúma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.50 | 2.28 | ▼ 1.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 48% | • 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 39% | 42% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 31% | ▲ 47% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 66% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Náutico vs Criciúma?
The Serie B match finished Náutico 0:1 Criciúma. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Náutico vs Criciúma?
Náutico score 1.22 goals per game on average and Criciúma 1.21. The Serie B average is 2.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Náutico's matches and 47% of Criciúma's.
What form are Náutico and Criciúma in?
Over the last 5 games Náutico have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Criciúma 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Náutico vs Criciúma?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Náutico vs Criciúma: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.