Criciuma vs Gremio – Match Preview

On Saturday, August 25th, Criciuma hosts Gremio in a critical Serie A Round 24 clash at 19:00 GMT. Criciuma, in 14th place with 25 points, narrowly leads Gremio, who is 15th with 24 points. This match is key for both teams as they aim to move up the table. The odds suggest a close match, where a win could significantly aid either team’s campaign.

Criciuma – Form

At home, Criciuma has shown inconsistent form. Their last game against Vasco da Gama on August 18, 2024, ended in a 2:2 draw, surprising many. Yannick Bolasie scored both goals for Criciuma. Before that, they secured a 2:1 win over Atletico MG, thanks to Higor Meritao and Wilker Angel. An earlier match against Fortaleza ended in a 1:1 draw, with Miguel Trauco scoring for Criciuma. These results show Criciuma’s ability to surprise at home.

Gremio – Form

Gremio’s recent performances have been inconsistent. They lost 2:1 to Fluminense in an away Copa Libertadores match on August 20th, a result expected by many. Before this, they faced a 0:2 defeat at home against Bahia, despite being favorites. However, they managed a 2:1 win against Fluminense in the Copa Libertadores at home, as predicted by punters.

Criciuma – Gremio – Head to Head

The last match between Criciuma and Gremio was on August 31, 2022. Criciuma won 2:0 in Serie B. In their last 10 meetings, Criciuma has 4 wins while Gremio has 5, showing a competitive history. In the last 5 matches, both teams scored in 3 games. A trend in their encounters is low scoring, with 11 of the last 12 matches having under 3.5 goals.

Criciuma – Gremio – Standings

As the 24th round approaches, Criciuma and Gremio are closely positioned in the standings. Criciuma, with home advantage, is 14th with 25 points from 21 matches. They have scored 30 goals but conceded 32. Gremio is right behind in 15th place, with 24 points. They have scored 20 goals and conceded 25. Both teams are performing as expected, making this match crucial for their season.

Criciuma vs Gremio – Top scorers

Yannick Bolasie, Criciuma’s dynamic midfielder, leads with 6 goals. Matheusinho follows with 5 goals. Arthur Caike has added 3, while defenders Claudinho and Miguel Trauco have 2 each. For Gremio, midfielders Franco Cristaldo, Gustavo Gomes, and Yeferson Soteldo have scored 3 goals each. Martin Braithwaite and defender Gustavo Martins have each scored 2 goals, showing the team’s scoring diversity.

Criciuma vs Gremio – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers offer 2.55 odds for a Criciuma win, 3.25 for a draw, and 2.88 for a Gremio win. Criciuma’s strong home record contrasts with Gremio’s away struggles. Despite Gremio’s recent edge in head-to-head matches, Criciuma’s form makes them favorites. The “halftime-fulltime” bet is at 3.25 for Criciuma, while “draw-no-bet” offers 1.727 for them. The “double-chance” bet at 1.40 for a Criciuma win or draw is also available.

Criciuma vs Gremio – Over/Under Betting

The “goals:over:2.5” odds are at 2.20, and “goals:under:2.5” at 1.65. Criciuma’s goal trends suggest a high-scoring game is possible. However, Gremio’s scoring has been lower, and past meetings suggest fewer goals. Thus, “goals:under:2.5” at 1.65 is an appealing option, reflecting the history of these matchups.

Criciuma vs Gremio – BTTS Betting

The BTTS odds are 1.95 for ‘Yes’ and 1.80 for ‘No’. In recent encounters, both teams scored in 3 out of 10 matches. Criciuma’s home form and Gremio’s away scoring struggles suggest “BTTS: No” at 1.80 is the likely outcome for this fixture.

Criciuma vs Gremio – Prediction