Amazonas (home)
- Amazonas are 19th, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 games.
- The Papão da Curuzú has won only once in their last 5, at home to Volta Redonda.
- Their home games have been marred by defensive slip-ups that have cost them dearly on other occasions.
Criciúma (away)
- Criciúma are 3rd in the table, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5.
- Criciúma have conceded 1 goal in their last 5 Série B matches.
- Criciúma have momentum coming into this game after that run, an important factor in our Amazonas FC vs Criciuma EC prediction.
Head-to-Head
Criciuma were the dominant side when these teams met in the only reverse matchup this season, winning 3-2 at home .
Key Players
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Criciúma
- Nicolás being the striker.
- Gui Lobo and Marcelo Hermes the wingers.
- Diego Gonçalves the most creative player in the side.
- Rodrigo and Benevenuto the senior defenders in a well-organised defence.
- Nicolás is the man Criciúma trust to finish them off at the other end, having scored 7 in Série B.
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Amazonas
- Kevin Ramírez is the focal point of their attack and top scorer.
- Rafael Tavares has provided some much-needed creativity in the final third and has supplied assists this season.
- Nilson Castrillón will be Amazonas’ main threat from set pieces.
Betting Insights
The following are some of the best Amazonas FC vs Criciuma EC betting tips to consider based on recent statistics and form analysis.
- Criciúma EC are 2.6 to take the win.
- Amazonas FC are 2.8 and the draw is 3.0.
- Under 2.5 goals looks a good bet at 1.52.
Prediction
- We’re taking Criciúma (the Tigers) to edge this tactical matchup and take all 3 points.
- The heat and humidity in Manaus, coupled with a potentially heavy pitch, will slow the game and help the well-drilled visitors dominate possession.
