Criciúma
- Criciúma EC are third in Serie B on 50 points from 30 games and look to be in the running for promotion this year, although a slip-up against mid-table América Mineiro MG on Sunday could see them fall from the top four in the standings. Our Criciuma EC vs America Mineiro MG betting tips focus on this crucial fixture for the promotion race.
- Eduardo Baptista’s side are a well-structured, pragmatic team with a strong backbone in defence and plenty of width when they play with their wing-backs on.
- They lost key forward Nicolás to a facial fracture that has ruled him out of this match after he had scored seven goals this season.
- So Gonçalves is going to have to do more to get forward and score, while Jhonata Robert, who is a good link player, must also do more to keep the ball in the front third in transitions.
- Criciúma have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five Serie B games.
América Mineiro
- America come into the game in 14th on 36 points from 30 matches and still have some work to do to ensure they don’t get dragged into a relegation battle. For this clash, our Criciuma EC vs America Mineiro MG betting tips suggest a cautious approach given both sides' form.
- Valentim has brought stability and discipline to a side that had been all over the place, and they secured a 2-1 home win over Volta Redonda.
- They also grabbed a 3-1 victory at Ferroviária in midweek and should be full of confidence as they travel to Criciúma.
Head-to-Head
- América have had the upper hand in this Serie B fixture over the past few years, but the most common result has been a draw with several 0-0 and 1-1 scorelines occurring in their previous clashes, as highlighted in this Criciuma EC vs America Mineiro MG prediction.
- In that game, the away side controlled possession and had more attempts on goal than the Tigers, but were unable to break down their opponents’ well organised defence.
Key Players
- Criciúma
- Alisson is a commanding presence in Baptista’s three-man defence, which has kept several clean sheets this campaign.
- So Gonçalves is going to have to do more to get forward and score, while Jhonata Robert, who is a good link player, must also do more to keep the ball in the front third in transitions.
- Nicolás is ruled out with a facial fracture after scoring seven goals this season.
- América
- Willian Bigode has been América’s most reliable double-figure goal threat this term, but Miguel Ángel Terceros is their engine-room player and goal and assist threat from midfield, having also scored in the previous meeting with Criciúma in June 2025.
Betting Insights
- Criciúma are slight favorites at 1.77 for this game with América MG at 4.75 and the draw at 3.5.
- But América are in good form and can avoid defeat in this one if Valentim’s tactics work, so we are taking the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.6 that best fits the profile of this cagey game in which América will press Criciúma’s build-up play. The Criciuma EC vs America Mineiro MG betting tips continue to lean towards a low-scoring contest.
- A Criciúma win would be the safest outcome in the straight result market as they are the home side with most to gain and will have home crowd support at Estádio Heriberto Hülse.
Prediction
Expect a tight, low-scoring affair with Under 2.5 goals and a contest that could settle as a narrow win for Criciúma or a draw.
