Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – Match Preview

On Saturday, October 27th, a crucial Serie A Round 31 clash will see Criciuma hosting Sao Paulo. The match is scheduled to start at 00:00 GMT. Criciuma is currently 12th in the standings with 36 points. Sao Paulo is in 5th place, having accumulated 50 points. Both teams are keen to win. Criciuma aims to move away from the relegation zone. Sao Paulo seeks to strengthen their position near the top of the table, eyeing a spot in the top four.

Criciuma – Form

Criciuma has shown resilience in their recent matches. On October 18, they drew 1:1 with Botafogo RJ, surprising many. Felipe Vizeu scored in the 94th minute, securing a point for his team. Before this, they won 2:0 against Atletico GO at home. This victory matched their slight pre-match favoritism. However, their visit to Bahia on September 29 resulted in a 1:0 loss. Bahia’s Cauly scored the only goal, confirming the predictions.

Sao Paulo – Form

Sao Paulo’s recent performances on the road have been inconsistent. They lost 2-0 to Cuiaba on October 17th, an unexpected result that ended their streak of away games with fewer than 1.5 goals. Before this, they secured a 3-0 victory over Corinthians at home. This win stopped their run of 11 matches with under 3.5 goals. Their Copa Libertadores match against Botafogo RJ ended in a 1:1 draw, a better result than many anticipated.

Criciuma – Sao Paulo – Head to Head

The last time Criciuma and Sao Paulo faced each other was on June 27, 2024. Sao Paulo won 2:1. In their last 10 meetings, Criciuma has won 3 times, and Sao Paulo has won 4 times. This record slightly favors Sao Paulo. In 4 of their last 5 meetings, both teams scored. Criciuma has lost their last 3 matches against Sao Paulo, scoring less than 1.5 goals and conceding in 8 of their last 9 games against them.

Criciuma – Sao Paulo – Standings

As Round 31 of Serie A approaches, Criciuma is in 12th place with 36 points from 30 matches. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 43. Sao Paulo is in 5th place with 50 points. Their goal difference is +9, compared to Criciuma’s -6. Sao Paulo leads by 14 points and 7 ranks. Criciuma’s position meets pre-season expectations. Sao Paulo is performing as expected, if not better.

Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – Top scorers

Yannick Bolasie leads Criciuma’s scoring with 6 goals. Arthur Caike and Matheusinho have each added 5 goals. Fellipe Mateus and defender Claudinho have also contributed, with 3 and 2 goals respectively. For Sao Paulo, Luciano Neves is the top scorer with 9 goals. Lucas Moura has scored 8 goals. Jonathan Calleri, Andre, and Ferreira have each scored 5 goals. This balanced attack could challenge Criciuma’s defense.

Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – Full-Time Betting

Bookmakers’ odds are 2.88 for a Criciuma win, 3.30 for a draw, and 2.50 for a Sao Paulo win. Despite the home advantage, Sao Paulo is the favorite. This reflects their higher rank and better goal difference. The head-to-head record and recent performances favor Sao Paulo. Both teams will miss key players due to suspensions. However, Sao Paulo’s depth might give them an edge.

Alternative betting markets offer various odds. A Criciuma halftime lead changing to a Sao Paulo win at full-time is priced at 29.00. The “draw-no-bet” market offers odds of 2.00 for Criciuma and 1.727 for Sao Paulo. The “double-chance” market provides odds of 1.50 for a Criciuma win or draw and 1.333 for a Sao Paulo win or draw.

Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” odds are at 2.30, and “Under 2.5” at 1.60. The last 11 matches between these teams have seen fewer than 3.5 goals. Criciuma and Sao Paulo’s defensive records suggest a game with fewer goals. The “Under 2.5” option at 1.60 could be appealing, based on past performances.

Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – BTTS Betting

The BTTS odds are 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No”. In 4 of their last 5 matches, both teams scored. Criciuma’s defense has been porous at home. Sao Paulo has seen goals at both ends in 2 of their last 5 away games. The “BTTS: Yes” option at 1.95 is attractive, considering their history and current form.

Criciuma vs Sao Paulo – Prediction