Three wins and two defeats in five Série B matches is the Novorizontino cut, but the last two were losses including a 1-0 at Fortaleza on 18/07. Kick-off is at 22:30 GMT+0 at Estádio Dr. Jorge Ismael de Biasi in Novo Horizonte. Criciúma arrive on a five-match winning run, seven scored and one conceded, and already beat Vila Nova 2-0 on 18/07.
Novorizontino vs Criciuma Betting Tips and Match Insights
Getting the right information before kick-off can make all the difference when placing bets via the BC.Game sports betting app. We have examined recent performances, head-to-head history and current trends to give you a clear view. In the Novorizontino vs Criciuma match prediction today we weigh a cooling home side against Criciúma’s perfect five.
These football betting tips stay on current Série B minutes. Série B previews sit inside the main football hub on BC.Game. The Novorizontino vs Criciuma betting tips below follow the July table, not a March Paulista hangover.
Novorizontino Recent Form
| Match | Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza 1-0 Grêmio Novorizontino | 2026-07-18 | Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 |
| Operário-PR 2-1 Grêmio Novorizontino | 2026-07-12 | Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 |
| Grêmio Novorizontino 3-0 Atlético Goianiense | 2026-07-04 | Brasileirão Série B | 3-0 |
| Grêmio Novorizontino 2-1 Vila Nova FC | 2026-06-26 | Brasileirão Série B | 2-1 |
| Ponte Preta 0-2 Grêmio Novorizontino | 2026-06-22 | Brasileirão Série B | 0-2 |
Three wins and two defeats, eight scored and four conceded. The wins over Atlético-GO, Vila Nova and Ponte Preta built the platform, but the 2-1 at Operário-PR and 1-0 at Fortaleza show the edge cooling. Robson still needs service from Bianqui and Oyama if Novo Horizonte is to turn this around.
Criciuma Recent Form
| Match | Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criciúma 2-0 Vila Nova FC | 2026-07-18 | Brasileirão Série B | 2-0 |
| Ponte Preta 1-2 Criciúma | 2026-07-08 | Brasileirão Série B | 1-2 |
| Criciúma 1-0 Sport Recife | 2026-07-04 | Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 |
| Criciúma 1-0 São Bernardo | 2026-06-27 | Brasileirão Série B | 1-0 |
| América Mineiro 0-1 Criciúma | 2026-06-23 | Brasileirão Série B | 0-1 |
Five wins from five, seven scored and one conceded. That is the cleanest Série B run in this batch: Vila Nova, Ponte Preta, Sport, São Bernardo and América-MG all beaten. Waguininho leads the finishing line with Otero creating from midfield. Away nights still need discipline, but the defensive baseline is elite inside this cut.
Novorizontino vs Criciuma Head-to-Head
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/08/2025 | Brasileirão Série B | Criciuma vs Novorizontino | 2-0 |
| 22/04/2025 | Brasileirão Série B | Novorizontino vs Criciuma | 1-1 |
| 25/11/2023 | Brasileirão Série B | Novorizontino vs Criciuma | 2-0 |
| 22/07/2023 | Brasileirão Série B | Criciuma vs Novorizontino | 0-1 |
| 14/08/2022 | Brasileirão Série B | Novorizontino vs Criciuma | 3-1 |
Novorizontino vs Criciuma Predicted Lineups
Novorizontino Predicted Lineups:
Jordi (GK), Castrillón (DF), Bahia (DF), Patrick (DF), Jesus (DF), Borges (MF), Bianqui (MF), Oyama (MF), Rômulo (MF), Reidiney (MF), Robson (FW).
Criciuma Predicted Lineups:
Pedro (GK), Alves (DF), Fagundes (DF), Castan (DF), Lepo (DF), Hermes (DF), Biasi (MF), Lobo (MF), Otero (MF), Mateus (MF), Waguininho (FW).
Key Factors to Consider
- Novorizontino: 3W-0D-2L with 8-4, but losses in the last two.
- Criciúma: 5W-0D-0L with 7-1, the strongest run here.
- Home advantage exists, yet Criciúma’s form gap is larger than a normal venue premium.
- Predicted sides come from the latest Série B elevens.
- Criciúma’s one goal conceded in five undercuts big home underdog narratives.
Free Tips Novorizontino vs Criciuma
- Match result lean: Criciuma win or Criciúma double chance if the away price is short.
- Goals angle: Total Goals Over 2.5 only if Novorizontino score first and open the game.
- If the match stretches, Total Goals Over 3.5 is a look in live.
- BTTS lean: No as primary given Criciúma’s one goal conceded in five.
- Avoid blind home tickets built only on venue.
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Novorizontino vs Criciuma Prediction
Novorizontino bring three wins but two straight defeats. Criciúma answer with five straight league wins and a 7-1 cut. Admittedly, a strong home start can still freeze a favourite. Even so, the cleaner reading follows Criciúma’s form and defensive baseline.
That supports an away win prediction. Readers can park the away lean inside a cautious sure 3 odds structure.
Our Prediction: Novorizontino 0-1 Criciuma
| Prediction type | Prediction | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | Criciuma win | 3.45 |
| Total goals | Under 2.5 goals | 1.53 |
| Both teams to score | No | 1.69 |
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