Criciuma vs Fortaleza: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 August

Prediction Match Centre
Criciuma
WDWWW
1st place in Brazil Serie B
? - ?
22/08/2026 15:00
Fortaleza
LWLDW
4th place in Brazil Serie B
Brazil Serie B
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Criciuma vs Fortaleza on 22 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 Criciuma vs Fortaleza preview before placing your bet.

  • Criciuma will face Fortaleza in Brazil Serie B on August 22, 2026 at 15:00.
  • Criciuma are currently 1st with 33 points after 17 matches.
  • Fortaleza sit 4th with 28 points from 16 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 22/08/2026
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
Criciuma Criciuma Last 6 matches
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%
Last 6 matches Fortaleza Fortaleza
03/07/2026 07:00
Fortaleza 2 - 0 Ponte Preta
Brazil Serie B
29/06/2026 04:30
Fortaleza 2 - 1 Sport Club do Recife
Brazil Serie B
22/06/2026 02:00
CRB AL 1 - 1 Fortaleza
Brazil Serie B
17/06/2026 06:00
Fortaleza 0 - 3 America MG
Brazil Serie B
10/06/2026 05:00
Nautico (PE) 0 - 1 Fortaleza
Brazil Serie B
07/06/2026 02:00
Vitoria BA 2 - 1 Fortaleza
Brasil Campeonato do Nordeste Primeira
Win
50%
Draw
17%
Lost
33%
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
Criciuma
Criciuma
30
 Fortaleza
Fortaleza
41
Goals
Scored
20
Avg. per game
0.67
Conceded
15
Avg. per game
0.50
Scored
28
Avg. per game
0.68
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
0.49
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 30 matches
YesNo
17 (57%)13 (43%)
In last 30 matches
NoYes
20 (49%)21 (51%)
Criciuma

Criciuma

Recent matches

Fortaleza

Fortaleza

Under /Over

(60%)18 12(40%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)27 14(34%)

Under /Over

(23%)7 23(77%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(22%)9 32(78%)

Under /Over

(37%)11 19(63%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(37%)15 26(63%)

/Yes

(53%)16 14(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)17 24(59%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Criciuma Criciuma
Fortaleza Fortaleza
Shots
Criciuma
Criciuma
Total shots
13.03 avg / game
Blocked
52 total
Avg. 3.25
Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Total shots
10.78 avg / game
Blocked
66 total
Avg. 3.00
Criciuma Criciuma Pass Fortaleza Fortaleza
Total passes
5370
Avg. 316 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
9153
Avg. 327 / game
Accurate
83%
Ball possession
52%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Criciuma
Criciuma
2735
Avg. 91.17 / game
 Fortaleza
Fortaleza
3501
Avg. 85.39 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Criciuma
Criciuma
1679
Avg. 55.97 / game
 Fortaleza
Fortaleza
1803
Avg. 43.98 / game
OTHERS
Criciuma
Criciuma
30
Played games
Fortaleza
Fortaleza
41
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.37
11
Clean sheets
20
0.49
5.73
172
Corners
194
4.73
10.17
305
Throw-ins
354
8.63
0.83
25
Offsides
45
1.10
1.30
39
GK saves
58
1.41
Criciuma
Criciuma
DISCIPLINARY
Fortaleza
Fortaleza
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.83
55
Yellow card
101
2.46
0.10
3
Red card
4
0.10
6.40
192
Fouls
376
9.17
3.67
110
Tackles
238
5.80
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How We Build the Criciuma vs Fortaleza Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Criciuma vs Fortaleza on 22 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.

Criciuma vs Fortaleza Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Criciuma's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fortaleza'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 Criciuma and Fortaleza sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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