Criciuma vs Atletico GO – Match Preview

Criciuma is set to welcome Atletico GO for a crucial Serie A match. This encounter will unfold in an undefined stadium on Wednesday, October 3, 2024. The game kicks off at 22:00 GMT. Criciuma, currently 14th with 32 points, is striving for league stability. Atletico GO, on the other hand, is at the bottom with 21 points. They are eager to escape the relegation zone. Both teams are eyeing the full three points to improve their standings. Criciuma wants to move away from the table’s lower end. Atletico GO is looking for a revival in their campaign.

Criciuma – Form

The recent Serie A performances of Criciuma have shown varied results. Their last match on September 29, 2024, ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bahia. This outcome was expected by bookmakers. Before this, they celebrated a 2-1 win over Gremio, defying the odds. Goals were scored by Arthur Caike and Ronald. In the preceding match, they managed a goalless draw against Athletico Paranaense. They were slightly favored to win. These results highlight a Criciuma team that can surprise and hold its own against similar opposition.

Atletico GO – Form

Atletico GO has shown inconsistent form in Serie A. Their latest victory was a 1-0 win against Fluminense on September 29, with Janderson scoring the decisive goal. This result met bookmakers’ expectations. Before this win, they faced a 3-0 loss to Corinthians away from home. Their scoring streak was halted in this match. An earlier game saw them lose 3-1 to Cruzeiro, despite Joel Campbell’s effort. These outcomes have largely aligned with predictions.

Criciuma – Atletico GO – Head to Head

The teams last met on June 19, 2024, with Criciuma winning 2-1 in a Serie A game. In their past 10 encounters, Criciuma has won 2 times. Atletico GO has secured 6 victories, showing a stronger record. In 6 of the last 8 matches, both teams scored. Criciuma has struggled against Atletico GO, failing to win in 8 of their last 10 matches. They have conceded in 8 of the last 9 meetings.

Criciuma – Atletico GO – Standings

Approaching Round 29 of Serie A, the standings show Criciuma in 14th place with 32 points from 28 matches. This position reflects preseason expectations. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 42, indicating a need for defensive improvements. Atletico GO is in a challenging spot, ranked 20th with 21 points. Their goal difference of -23 highlights struggles in both attack and defense. The 11-point gap between the teams illustrates their differing fortunes this season.

Criciuma vs Atletico GO – Top scorers

Yannick Bolasie, Criciuma’s midfield star, has scored 6 times this season. Forwards Arthur Caike and Matheusinho have each added 5 goals. Defenders Claudinho and Marcelo Hermes have contributed 2 goals each, showing the team’s scoring depth. For Atletico GO, midfielder Luiz Fernando is the top scorer with 6 goals. Shaylon, another midfielder, has scored 2 goals. Forwards Jan Hurtado and Joel Campbell have also netted 2 goals each. Defender Guilherme Romao has scored once, indicating threats from various areas on the field.

Criciuma vs Atletico GO – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers favor Criciuma with odds of 1.90 for a win. A draw is priced at 3.10, and Atletico GO’s victory is at 4.50. Atletico GO’s struggles, especially away, justify Criciuma’s favorable odds. For alternative bets, the “halftime-fulltime” option at 2.60 for Criciuma leading at halftime might appeal to some. The “draw-no-bet” option for Criciuma at 1.333 offers a refund in case of a draw. The “double-chance” bet for Criciuma to win or draw at 1.182 suggests a strong likelihood of them securing at least a point.

Criciuma vs Atletico GO – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” odds are at 2.15, and “Under 2.5” at 1.667, indicating expectations of a low-scoring game. The average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 2.3. Criciuma’s recent form shows an average of 1.22 goals per match. Atletico GO averages 0.79 goals in their last 28 games. Given Atletico GO’s poor away performance and Criciuma’s average form, the “Under 2.5” option at 1.667 might offer value. However, Criciuma’s home advantage could lead to more goals.

Criciuma vs Atletico GO – BTTS Betting

The “Both Teams to Score” odds are “Yes” at 1.95 and “No” at 1.80. Past matches show a trend of both teams scoring, with 6 out of the last 8 meetings ending this way. Criciuma’s home form and Atletico GO’s away challenges suggest “BTTS: No” might be likely. Yet, Atletico GO’s need for points could lead to goals at both ends. The odds are close, but the match context slightly favors a “BTTS: Yes” outcome.

Criciuma vs Atletico GO – Prediction