Juventude vs Criciuma – Match Preview

For the 20th round of Serie A, Juventude is set to host Criciuma at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The match is scheduled for Friday, July 27th, at 22:00 GMT. Juventude, currently 12th with 21 points, aims to use their home advantage to move up the standings. Criciuma, three points behind in 15th place, hopes to overtake their hosts with a win. This match is a key moment for both teams as they seek to change their season’s direction.

Juventude – Form

Juventude’s recent performances have shown resilience. Their last match against Cruzeiro on July 24, 2024, ended in a 2-0 defeat. Before this, they drew with Sao Paulo and secured a 1-1 draw against Atletico MG, with Jean scoring. These results, particularly the draw with Atletico MG, demonstrate their ability to compete effectively.

Criciuma – Form

Criciuma has faced closely contested matches recently. They drew 1:1 with Fortaleza in their last Serie A match on July 24, 2024, thanks to Miguel Trauco’s goal. Before this, they suffered a 2:1 loss to Flamengo and a similar defeat against Corinthians. These outcomes, expected by bookmakers, show Criciuma’s consistent efforts.

Juventude – Criciuma – Head to Head

The last face-off between Juventude and Criciuma was on April 13, 2024, ending in a 1:1 draw. In their past 10 meetings, Juventude has won 7 times, while Criciuma has claimed victory once. This history shows Juventude’s dominance. In their last 5 encounters, both teams scored twice, indicating competitive matches. Juventude has also managed to score in 10 of their last 12 games against Criciuma, showcasing their offensive strength.

Juventude – Criciuma – Standings

In the current Serie A season, Juventude is in 12th place with 21 points from 17 matches. Despite a negative goal difference, they are close to the top half. Criciuma is just above the relegation zone in 15th, three points behind Juventude. They have conceded 27 goals but scored 24. Both teams aim for a win to improve their standings or avoid relegation risks.

Juventude vs Criciuma – Top scorers

Juventude’s attack will rely on Jean and Lucas Barbosa, who have each scored four times. Erick Farias, with three goals, and Mandaca, with two, also contribute significantly. Danilo Boza, a defender, has added one goal. Criciuma’s top scorer, Matheusinho, has five goals. Arthur Caike has three, while Yannick Bolasie, Claudinho, and Miguel Trauco have each scored twice, showing a diverse attacking front.

Juventude vs Criciuma – Full-Time Betting

At Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, Juventude (2.20) are the favorites against Criciuma (3.40), with a draw at 3.25. Juventude’s strong home performance and history give them an advantage. Criciuma faces a challenge to secure a win. Bettors looking for alternatives might consider “halftime-fulltime” bets or “draw-no-bet” options for Juventude, offering a mix of risk and reward.

Juventude vs Criciuma – Over/Under Betting

The “Over 2.5” goals odds are at 2.20, indicating expectations of a game with goals. However, their past encounters have often been low-scoring. With Juventude’s solid defense and Criciuma’s scoring ability, “Under 2.5” goals at 1.65 could be appealing, reflecting the trend of their previous matchups.

Juventude vs Criciuma – BTTS Betting

The BTTS odds are 1.95 for “Yes” and 1.80 for “No.” Given their history and Juventude’s defensive form, “BTTS: No” at 1.80 is likely. Criciuma’s away performance further supports this outcome for bettors.

Juventude vs Criciuma – Prediction