Criciuma vs Vitoria Prediction and Betting Tips | November 20th 2024
The action continues in round 34 of the Brasileiro Serie A as Criciuma and Vitoria square off at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Wednesday. Thiago Carpini’s men have won the last three top-flight meetings between the two sides and their rivals will be looking to end this impressive run.
Criciuma failed to pull clear of the danger zone last time out when they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Cruzeiro at the Estadio Minerao. Cláudio Tencati’s side have now gone four straight games without a win, losing twice and claiming two draws since beating Atletico Goianiense 2-0 on October 3.
With 37 points from 33 matches, Criciuma are 16th in the Serie A standings, only above 17th-placed Juventude in the final relegation spot on goal difference.
Meanwhile, Vitoria were sent back to earth in their late push for survival as they suffered a 2-1 loss against Corinthians at the Estádio Manoel Barradas last time out.
Before that, Carpini’s men were on a run of three consecutive wins, seeing off Red Bull Bragantino, Fluminense and Athletico Paranaense respectively.
With 38 points from 33 matches, Vitoria are currently 13th in the league table, just one point above Wednesday's hosts, but could move level with 11th-placed Corinthians with a win at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse.
Criciuma vs Vitoria Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With eight wins from the last 21 meetings between the sides, Vitoria boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Criciuma have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on six occasions.
- Vitoria are unbeaten in four of their most recent five matches, picking up three wins and one draw since the start of October.
- Criciuma have lost just one of their last 13 Serie A home games while claiming five wins and seven draws since mid-June.
Criciuma vs Vitoria Prediction
Criciuma and Vitoria find themselves separated by just one point in the relegation picture and will head into Wednesday’s clash looking to secure a huge win in their quest to beat the drop.
Tencati’s men have been near impenetrable at home and we are backing them to hold out for a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Criciuma 1-1 Vitoria
Criciuma vs Vitoria Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two teams)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in four of their last five clashes)