Criciuma vs Juventude Prediction - September 9, 2026
Alternative:0-0
Goals: Under 2.51.50
What is the prediction for Criciuma vs Juventude?
The model's leading scoreline is 1 - 0, with 0-0 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Juventude are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.
Match analysis
Juventude sit top of Brazil's Serie B on 47 points with 12 games left, and a promotion six-pointer like this one against second-placed Criciuma tends to be played with the handbrake on, which is why Superior backs Under 2.5 goals in this Serie B fixture on 9 September at 1.5, rated 72 percent.
Juventude have not lost in four league matches
Juventude's form reads DDWWD, unbeaten in four with five goals conceded across five, while Criciuma sit just one place and zero points behind on the same 47. Both sides average exactly 1.0 goals a game, a combined 2.0 that undercuts this line, and the only previous meeting between them this season finished goalless in May.
Criciuma have scored in four of their last five
The way this loses is three or more total goals, and Criciuma's own form (WLLDW) has produced five goals in five, including a home win. If Criciuma's attack shows up the way it has more often than not this season, and Juventude's unbeaten run stretches to a stalemate they still have to score in, three goals is not a stretch.
AI-assisted analysis, written before kickoff from our model's numbers. Predictions are informed opinions, never guarantees.
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Head to Head
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Juventude | 0 - 0 | Criciuma |
League Table
League Table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | +13 | 47 | ||
| 2 | 26 | +9 | 47 | ||
| 3 | 26 | +21 | 46 | ||
| 4 | 26 | +7 | 44 | ||
| 5 | 26 | +7 | 44 | ||
| 6 | 26 | +4 | 42 | ||
| 7 | 26 | +5 | 40 | ||
| 8 | 26 | +8 | 38 | ||
| 9 | 26 | +3 | 37 | ||
| 10 | 25 | -1 | 37 | ||
| 11 | 26 | +4 | 37 | ||
| 12 | 26 | -6 | 36 | ||
| 13 | 26 | +2 | 36 | ||
| 14 | 25 | +5 | 32 | ||
| 15 | 26 | 0 | 31 | ||
| 16 | 26 | -6 | 31 | ||
| 17 | 26 | -6 | 29 | ||
| 18 | 25 | -7 | 22 | ||
| 19 | 26 | -26 | 14 | ||
| 20 | 25 | -36 | 10 |
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 47 | WLWWD |
| 2 | Criciuma | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 47 | DWWWW |
| 3 | Novorizontino | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 23 | 21 | 46 | WLLLW |
| 4 | Vila Nova | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 30 | 7 | 44 | LWLLW |
| 5 | Fortaleza EC | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 22 | 7 | 44 | WLWLW |
| 6 | CRB | 26 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 42 | WWWDL |
| 7 | Atletico Goianiense | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 40 | WWDWL |
| 8 | Sport Recife | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 38 | DDDDL |
| 9 | Nautico Recife | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 37 | DWLLD |
| 10 | Operario-PR | 25 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 31 | 32 | -1 | 37 | LWDWW |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 37 | DWDDL |
| 12 | Goias | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 31 | -6 | 36 | LDWDW |
| 13 | Cuiaba | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 36 | DLLDW |
| 14 | São Bernardo | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 34 | 29 | 5 | 32 | LLDDL |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 31 | LWDDW |
| 16 | Ceara | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 31 | WLDDL |
| 17 | Avai | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 29 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Londrina | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 22 | LLDDW |
| 19 | America Mineiro | 26 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 45 | -26 | 14 | WLDDL |
| 20 | Ponte Preta | 25 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 52 | -36 | 10 | DLLLL |