Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Athletic Club MG

L L L W D

15th place in Brazil Serie B

1-1

18/08/2025 20:00

Criciuma

D L D W W

5th place in Brazil Serie B

Brazil Serie B

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma on 18 August 2025 (kick-off: 20:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma preview before placing your bet.

Athletic Club MG will face Criciuma in Brazil Serie B on August 18, 2025 at 20:00.
Athletic Club MG are currently 15th with 44 points after 38 matches.
Criciuma sit 5th with 61 points from 38 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.06.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

20:00

2025-08-18

Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma - Prediction & Odds

Athletic Club MG

Criciuma

2025-08-18 20:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coritiba PR	68	38	19	11	8	39	23	16
02 Atletico Paranaense	65	38	19	8	11	53	43	10
03 Chapecoense SC	62	38	18	8	12	52	35	17
04 Remo Belem (PA)	62	38	16	14	8	51	39	12
05 Criciuma	61	38	17	10	11	47	33	14
06 Goias	61	38	17	10	11	42	37	5
07 Gremio Novorizontino	60	38	15	15	8	43	32	11
08 Avai FC	56	38	14	14	10	50	40	10
09 CRB AL	56	38	16	8	14	45	40	5
10 Cuiaba	54	38	14	12	12	43	44	-1
11 Atletico Clube Goianiense	52	38	13	13	12	39	38	1
12 Operario Ferroviario PR	48	38	12	12	14	40	44	-4
13 Vila Nova	47	38	11	14	13	40	44	-4
14 America MG	46	38	12	10	16	41	44	-3
15 Athletic Club MG	44	38	12	8	18	43	53	-10
16 Botafogo SP	42	38	10	12	16	32	52	-20
17 Ferroviaria SP	40	38	8	16	14	43	52	-9
18 Amazonas FC	36	38	8	12	18	38	55	-17
19 Volta Redonda	36	38	8	12	18	26	43	-17
20 SC Paysandu Para	28	38	5	13	20	36	52	-16

Head To Head

17/04/2025 19:00

Criciuma

4 - 0

Athletic Club MG

BRA D2

Criciuma

100%

Draw

Athletic Club MG

Athletic Club MG Last 6 matches

12/08/2025 18:30

CRB AL 1 - 0 Athletic Club MG

BRA D2

04/08/2025 18:00

Athletic Club MG 1 - 1 Atletico Clube Goianiense

BRA D2

28/07/2025 20:30

SC Paysandu Para 1 - 1 Athletic Club MG

BRA D2

22/07/2025 20:30

Athletic Club MG 1 - 1 Coritiba PR

BRA D2

18/07/2025 20:30

Ferroviaria SP 1 - 2 Athletic Club MG

BRA D2

14/07/2025 18:00

Athletic Club MG 4 - 0 Avai FC

BRA D2

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Criciuma

11/08/2025 18:00

Criciuma 4 - 2 Atletico Paranaense

BRA D2

01/08/2025 20:30

Operario Ferroviario PR 1 - 0 Criciuma

BRA D2

29/07/2025 19:30

Criciuma 1 - 0 Cuiaba

BRA D2

24/07/2025 18:00

Botafogo SP 0 - 2 Criciuma

BRA D2

18/07/2025 18:00

Atletico Clube Goianiense 0 - 1 Criciuma

BRA D2

13/07/2025 15:00

Criciuma 2 - 1 Ferroviaria SP

BRA D2

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Brazil Serie B

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Athletic Club MG

Criciuma

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.55

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

17 (45%)21 (55%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

17 (45%)21 (55%)

Athletic Club MG

Recent matches

Criciuma

Under /Over

(79%)30 8(21%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(63%)24 14(37%)

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(42%)16 22(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(24%)9 29(76%)

/Yes

(53%)20 18(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)18 20(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athletic Club MG

Criciuma

Shots

Athletic Club MG

Total shots

10.05 avg / game

Blocked

77 total

Avg. 2.75

Criciuma

Total shots

10.92 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 2.89

Athletic Club MG Pass Criciuma

Total passes

12698

Avg. 334 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

11746

Avg. 309 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athletic Club MG

Played games

Criciuma

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.42

4.50

171

Corners

174

4.58

19.63

746

Throw-ins

756

19.89

1.47

Offsides

1.45

2.66

101

GK saves

2.47

Athletic Club MG

DISCIPLINARY

Criciuma

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.42

2.26

0.08

0.16

11.34

431

Fouls

483

12.71

9.66

367

Tackles

347

9.13

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How We Build the Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma on 18 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Brazil Serie B fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athletic Club MG vs Criciuma Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athletic Club MG's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Criciuma's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Brazil Serie B Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Brazil Serie B standings and the Brazil Serie B form table to understand exactly where Athletic Club MG and Criciuma sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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