Match

Criciuma vs Cuiaba: prediction and stats

Serie BRegular Season - 26Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Heriberto Hülse, Criciúma, Santa Catarina

CriciumaCuiaba

The Footlab model makes Criciuma the favourite at 45%, against 32% for a draw and 24% for Cuiaba. The most likely score is 1-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Criciuma vs Cuiaba?

A very open match: only 90 Elo points separate Criciuma (1,907) and Cuiaba (1,817).

Criciuma win45 %
Draw32 %
Cuiaba win24 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Criciuma have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Cuiaba have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Criciuma
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Fortaleza EC(home)0-2Serie B
Aug 20, 2026Botafogo SP(away)1-1Serie B
Aug 15, 2026Goias(home)1-0Serie B
Aug 9, 2026Athletic Club(away)0-2Serie B
Jul 26, 2026Nautico Recife(home)0-0Serie B
Cuiaba
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Goias(home)1-1Serie B
Aug 19, 2026Operario-PR(home)1-0Serie B
Aug 15, 2026Ceara(away)3-1Serie B
Aug 9, 2026Fortaleza EC(home)1-1Serie B
Jul 27, 2026Sport Recife(away)1-1Serie B

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Criciuma win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Cuiaba win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 2, 2026Cuiaba 1-1 CriciumaSerie B
Nov 23, 2025Cuiaba 1-0 CriciumaSerie B
Jul 29, 2025Criciuma 1-0 CuiabaSerie B
Aug 31, 2024Cuiaba 2-1 CriciumaSerie A
Jun 9, 2024Criciuma 2-5 CuiabaSerie A
Aug 31, 2019Cuiaba 0-0 CriciumaSerie B

Last archived meeting: Cuiaba vs Criciuma on May 2, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Criciuma score 1.0 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Cuiaba score 1.1 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 32% probability of over 2.5 goals and 39% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Criciuma1.00.685/152/15
Cuiaba1.10.947/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Criciuma sit 1st in Serie B (44 points from 24 matches) and Cuiaba sit 12th (33 points from 24 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Criciuma241284251744
12Cuiaba247125211833

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Criciuma vs Cuiaba?
The Footlab model makes Criciuma the favourite at 45%, against 32% for a draw and 24% for Cuiaba.
Where and when is Criciuma vs Cuiaba played?
Criciuma vs Cuiaba is played on September 5, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, in the Serie B.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 32% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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