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Criciuma vs Ponte Preta predictions & stats

Top pick Criciuma 45%, Over 2.5 goals 49%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Serie B.

Serie B Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Vila Nova	29	+10	51
2	Fortaleza EC	29	+9	51
3	Novorizontino	29	+22	50
4	Juventude	28	+13	50
5	Criciuma	28	+3	47
6	Atletico Goianiense	29	+9	46
7	CRB	29	+1	45
8	Operario-PR	28	+3	44
9	Goias	29	-5	42
10	São Bernardo	29	+9	41
11	Sport Recife	28	+9	41
12	Cuiaba	28	+5	40
13	Athletic Club	28	+3	40
14	Nautico Recife	28	+2	38
15	Ceara	29	-6	35
16	Botafogo SP	28	-4	31
17	Avai	29	-8	30
18	Londrina	29	-2	28
19	America Mineiro	29	-28	17
20	Ponte Preta	29	-45	13

Playing Style Analysis

Criciuma

This team they maintain balanced possession (54%) Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, They've dropped 4 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They move the ball forward with intent (around 31 passes per shot). Defensively, they're aggressive (14.3 fouls/game). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.8 corners/game).

Criciuma

They maintain balanced possession (54%)

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•They maintain balanced possession (54%).
•A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create.
•They've dropped 4 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games.
•They move the ball forward with intent (around 31 passes per shot).
•Defensively, they're aggressive (14.3 fouls/game).
•They're well-organized defensively (only 2.5 saves required per game).
•They generate many corner opportunities (6.8 corners/game).

Ponte Preta

A team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession Meanwhile, However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead. They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 268 passes per game Additionally, They often shoot from distance (5.5 shots outside the box/game) Meanwhile, Defensively, they're aggressive (16.2 fouls/game). As a lower-table side (20th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-5 opponent.

Ponte Preta

a team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession

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•a team that prefers to sit back with 39% average possession.
•However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead.
•Their game management needs work: 10 points dropped after taking the lead.
•They struggle to manage games effectively, dropping far more points from winning positions than they gain from losing ones.
•They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 268 passes per game.
•They often shoot from distance (5.5 shots outside the box/game).
•Defensively, they're aggressive (16.2 fouls/game).
•As a lower-table side (20th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-5 opponent.