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

Prediction

Criciuma

WDWWW

1st place in Brazil Serie B

? - ?

22/08/2026 15:00

Fortaleza

LDWWL

5th 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 5th with 31 points from 18 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

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Score.

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Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 22/08/2026

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

01 Criciuma	33	17	9	6	2	20	12	8
02 Juventude	32	18	9	5	4	19	8	11
03 Vila Nova	31	17	9	4	4	25	19	6
04 Operario Ferroviario PR	31	17	9	4	4	22	18	4
05 Fortaleza	31	18	9	4	5	21	17	4
06 Gremio Novorizontino	30	18	8	6	4	28	17	11
07 Sao Bernardo	27	18	7	6	5	24	17	7
08 Sport Club do Recife	26	17	6	8	3	21	15	6
09 Goias	25	17	7	4	6	18	23	-5
10 Cuiaba	24	18	5	9	4	14	13	1
11 Atletico Clube Goianiense	24	17	6	6	5	19	19	0
12 Athletic Club MG	23	17	5	8	4	16	16	0
13 CRB AL	23	18	6	5	7	28	32	-4
14 Botafogo SP	21	18	5	6	7	20	18	2
15 Nautico (PE)	21	18	6	3	9	22	23	-1
16 Londrina PR	20	18	5	5	8	25	25	0
17 Ceara	19	18	4	7	7	16	21	-5
18 Avai FC	17	18	4	5	9	19	25	-6
19 America MG	8	18	1	5	12	12	29	-17
20 Ponte Preta	8	17	2	2	13	11	33	-22

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

Last 6 matches Fortaleza

18/07/2026 07:00

Fortaleza 1 - 0 Gremio Novorizontino

Brazil Serie B

13/07/2026 04:00

Atletico Clube Goianiense 1 - 0 Fortaleza

Brazil Serie B

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

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

Fortaleza

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.86

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 14 home matches

YesNo

9 (64%)5 (36%)

In last 14 home matches

NoYes

14 (67%)7 (33%)

Criciuma

Recent matches

Fortaleza

Under /Over

(71%)10 4(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)17 4(19%)

Under /Over

(36%)5 9(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)7 14(67%)

Under /Over

(43%)6 8(57%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(57%)12 9(43%)

/Yes

(64%)9 5(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(52%)11 10(48%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Criciuma

Fortaleza

Shots

Criciuma

Total shots

15.93 avg / game

Blocked

27 total

Avg. 3.38

Fortaleza

Total shots

11.71 avg / game

Blocked

36 total

Avg. 2.77

Criciuma Pass Fortaleza

Total passes

2838

Avg. 355 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

5134

Avg. 321 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Criciuma

Played games

Fortaleza

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.43

5.79

Corners

100

4.76

11.21

157

Throw-ins

200

9.52

1.21

Offsides

1.24

1.50

GK saves

1.19

Criciuma

DISCIPLINARY

Fortaleza

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.00

2.14

0.14

0.05

6.36

Fouls

193

9.19

3.50

Tackles

108

5.14

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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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