Botafogo SP vs Criciuma: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Prediction Match Centre
Botafogo SP
DLWWL
14th place in Brazil Serie B
? - ?
18/08/2026 15:00
Criciuma
WDWWW
1st place in Brazil Serie B
Brazil Serie B
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Botafogo SP vs Criciuma on 18 August 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Botafogo SP vs Criciuma preview before placing your bet.

  • Botafogo SP will face Criciuma in Brazil Serie B on August 18, 2026 at 15:00.
  • Botafogo SP are currently 14th with 19 points after 16 matches.
  • Criciuma sit 1st with 33 points from 17 matches.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2026
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Criciuma Criciuma
33 17 9 6 2 20 12 8
02 Vila Nova Vila Nova
31 16 9 4 3 25 18 7
03 Gremio Novorizontino Gremio Novorizontino
30 16 8 6 2 27 14 13
04 Fortaleza Fortaleza
28 16 8 4 4 20 16 4
05 Operario Ferroviario PR Operario Ferroviario PR
28 16 8 4 4 20 17 3
06 Juventude Juventude
26 16 7 5 4 16 8 8
07 Sao Bernardo Sao Bernardo
25 16 7 4 5 21 14 7
08 Sport Club do Recife Sport Club do Recife
25 16 6 7 3 18 12 6
09 Goias Goias
24 16 7 3 6 16 21 -5
10 Cuiaba Cuiaba
23 16 5 8 3 12 9 3
11 Athletic Club MG Athletic Club MG
22 16 5 7 4 16 16 0
12 Nautico (PE) Nautico (PE)
21 16 6 3 7 21 19 2
13 Atletico Clube Goianiense Atletico Clube Goianiense
21 16 5 6 5 18 19 -1
14 Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
19 16 5 4 7 17 15 2
15 CRB AL CRB AL
19 16 5 4 7 24 29 -5
16 Londrina PR Londrina PR
18 16 5 3 8 24 24 0
17 Ceara Ceara
17 16 4 5 7 15 20 -5
18 Avai FC Avai FC
13 16 3 4 9 16 24 -8
19 Ponte Preta Ponte Preta
8 17 2 2 13 11 33 -22
20 America MG America MG
6 16 1 3 12 10 27 -17
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP Last 6 matches
07/07/2026 05:00
Botafogo SP 3 - 1 Avai FC
Brazil Serie B
01/07/2026 06:00
Botafogo SP 0 - 1 CRB AL
Brazil Serie B
21/06/2026 05:00
Ceara 0 - 1 Botafogo SP
Brazil Serie B
15/06/2026 05:00
Botafogo SP 2 - 1 Operario Ferroviario PR
Brazil Serie B
09/06/2026 06:00
Vila Nova 1 - 0 Botafogo SP
Brazil Serie B
02/06/2026 05:00
Ponte Preta 0 - 0 Botafogo SP
Brazil Serie B
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Criciuma Criciuma
09/07/2026 06:00
Ponte Preta 1 - 2 Criciuma
Brazil Serie B
05/07/2026 02:00
Criciuma 1 - 0 Sport Club do Recife
Brazil Serie B
28/06/2026 02:00
Criciuma 1 - 0 Sao Bernardo
Brazil Serie B
24/06/2026 06:00
America MG 0 - 1 Criciuma
Brazil Serie B
16/06/2026 07:00
Criciuma 1 - 1 Ceara
Brazil Serie B
06/06/2026 21:00
Criciuma 1 - 0 Londrina PR
Brazil Serie B
Win
83%
Draw
17%
Lost
0%
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
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
24
 Criciuma
Criciuma
30
Goals
Scored
10
Avg. per game
0.42
Conceded
8
Avg. per game
0.33
Scored
21
Avg. per game
0.70
Conceded
12
Avg. per game
0.40
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 24 matches
YesNo
8 (33%)16 (67%)
In last 24 matches
NoYes
17 (57%)13 (43%)
Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP

Recent matches

Criciuma

Criciuma

Under /Over

(54%)13 11(46%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(60%)18 12(40%)

Under /Over

(13%)3 21(87%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

Under /Over

(25%)6 18(75%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

/Yes

(38%)9 15(62%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)16 14(47%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
Criciuma Criciuma
Shots
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Total shots
9.74 avg / game
Blocked
54 total
Avg. 2.57
Criciuma
Criciuma
Total shots
13.03 avg / game
Blocked
52 total
Avg. 3.25
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP Pass Criciuma Criciuma
Total passes
6128
Avg. 266 / game
Accurate
77%
Ball possession
49%
Total passes
5370
Avg. 316 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
54%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
1629
Avg. 67.88 / game
 Criciuma
Criciuma
2735
Avg. 91.17 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
777
Avg. 32.38 / game
 Criciuma
Criciuma
1679
Avg. 55.97 / game
OTHERS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
24
Played games
Criciuma
Criciuma
30
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.29
7
Clean sheets
11
0.37
4.79
115
Corners
172
5.73
17.88
429
Throw-ins
305
10.17
1.21
29
Offsides
25
0.83
1.50
36
GK saves
39
1.30
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
DISCIPLINARY
Criciuma
Criciuma
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.54
37
Yellow card
55
1.83
0.04
1
Red card
3
0.10
10.88
261
Fouls
192
6.40
6.17
148
Tackles
110
3.67
NEXT MATCHES
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VS
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BRA
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Londrina PR Londrina PR
VS
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
BRA
07/23
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
VS
Juventude Juventude
BRA
07/25
Fortaleza Fortaleza
VS
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
BRA
08/08
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
VS
America MG America MG
BRA
NEXT MATCHES
07/18
Criciuma Criciuma
VS
Vila Nova Vila Nova
BRA
07/21
Gremio Novorizontino Gremio Novorizontino
VS
Criciuma Criciuma
BRA
07/25
Criciuma Criciuma
VS
Nautico (PE) Nautico (PE)
BRA
08/08
Athletic Club MG Athletic Club MG
VS
Criciuma Criciuma
BRA
08/15
Criciuma Criciuma
VS
Goias Goias
BRA

How We Build the Botafogo SP vs Criciuma Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Botafogo SP vs Criciuma on 18 August 2026 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.

Botafogo SP vs Criciuma Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Botafogo SP'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 Botafogo SP and Criciuma sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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