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

Botafogo SP
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15th place in Brazil Serie B
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18/08/2026 15:00
Criciuma
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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 15th with 20 points after 17 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 17 9 4 4 25 19 6
03 Operario Ferroviario PR Operario Ferroviario PR
31 17 9 4 4 22 18 4
04 Gremio Novorizontino Gremio Novorizontino
30 17 8 6 3 28 16 12
05 Juventude Juventude
29 17 8 5 4 17 8 9
06 Fortaleza Fortaleza
28 17 8 4 5 20 17 3
07 Sao Bernardo Sao Bernardo
26 17 7 5 5 23 16 7
08 Sport Club do Recife Sport Club do Recife
26 17 6 8 3 21 15 6
09 Goias Goias
25 17 7 4 6 18 23 -5
10 Cuiaba Cuiaba
24 17 5 9 3 14 11 3
11 Atletico Clube Goianiense Atletico Clube Goianiense
24 17 6 6 5 19 19 0
12 Athletic Club MG Athletic Club MG
23 17 5 8 4 16 16 0
13 CRB AL CRB AL
23 18 6 5 7 28 32 -4
14 Nautico (PE) Nautico (PE)
21 18 6 3 9 22 23 -1
15 Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
20 17 5 5 7 20 18 2
16 Londrina PR Londrina PR
19 17 5 4 8 25 25 0
17 Ceara Ceara
18 17 4 6 7 15 20 -5
18 Avai FC Avai FC
16 17 4 4 9 18 24 -6
19 Ponte Preta Ponte Preta
8 17 2 2 13 11 33 -22
20 America MG America MG
7 17 1 4 12 11 28 -17
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP Last 6 matches
11/07/2026 06:00
Sport Club do Recife 3 - 3 Botafogo SP
Brazil Serie B
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
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
Played games
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
12
 Criciuma
Criciuma
14
Goals
Scored
16
Avg. per game
1.33
Conceded
11
Avg. per game
0.92
Scored
26
Avg. per game
1.86
Conceded
13
Avg. per game
0.93
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 12 home matches
YesNo
10 (83%)2 (17%)
In last 12 home matches
NoYes
14 (100%)0 (0%)
Botafogo SP

Botafogo SP

Recent matches

Criciuma

Criciuma

Under /Over

(67%)8 4(33%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

Under /Over

(17%)2 10(83%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)5 9(64%)

Under /Over

(33%)4 8(67%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)6 8(57%)

/Yes

(58%)7 5(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)9 5(36%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP
Criciuma Criciuma
Shots
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
Total shots
9.08 avg / game
Blocked
21 total
Avg. 2.10
Criciuma
Criciuma
Total shots
15.93 avg / game
Blocked
27 total
Avg. 3.38
Botafogo SP Botafogo SP Pass Criciuma Criciuma
Total passes
2833
Avg. 236 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
51%
Total passes
2838
Avg. 355 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
58%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
805
Avg. 67.08 / game
 Criciuma
Criciuma
1445
Avg. 103.21 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
421
Avg. 35.08 / game
 Criciuma
Criciuma
878
Avg. 62.71 / game
OTHERS
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
12
Played games
Criciuma
Criciuma
14
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.25
3
Clean sheets
5
0.36
5.50
66
Corners
81
5.79
16.42
197
Throw-ins
157
11.21
1.17
14
Offsides
17
1.21
1.58
19
GK saves
21
1.50
Botafogo SP
Botafogo SP
DISCIPLINARY
Criciuma
Criciuma
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.25
15
Yellow card
28
2.00
0.00
0
Red card
2
0.14
10.67
128
Fouls
89
6.36
5.17
62
Tackles
49
3.50
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BRA
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VS
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BRA
NEXT MATCHES
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VS
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BRA
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Nautico (PE) Nautico (PE)
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VS
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VS
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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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