Ceara 1-0 Criciuma: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Ceará return to the Castelão with momentum and a pressing need to keep clear of the relegation fight. Criciúma arrive higher in the table and revived by two straight wins under their new regime, but they must manage a second successive away fixture and a thinner attacking bench. Ceará’s home record in this pairing and Criciúma’s absences among the substitutes give the hosts a credible platform. The decisive issue is whether Ceará can convert their territorial pressure before Criciúma’s transition players find space around the full-backs.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record favours Ceará, particularly at the Castelão, although the sides shared the points in their earlier league meeting this season. This fixture has often been decided by narrow margins rather than open exchanges.

Injuries and absences

Saulo Mineiro’s posterior-thigh issue is the most meaningful uncertainty because it could leave Ceará reliant on Lucca as the lone focal point. Criciúma may preserve Nicolas after his own posterior-thigh discomfort, while the confirmed suspensions of Waguininho and Gui Lobo modestly reduce their bench depth.

Form (last 5)

Ceara vs Criciuma stats

Last meetings

• 2026-06-16Criciuma 1-1 Ceara
• 2023-09-02Ceara 1-0 Criciuma
• 2023-05-21Criciuma 1-2 Ceara
• 2017-11-18Criciuma 1-1 Ceara
• 2017-08-02Ceara 3-1 Criciuma
• 2016-11-08Criciuma 2-3 Ceara

Other Serie B matches

• Sport Recife – São Bernardo
• Goias – Athletic Club
• Ponte Preta – Juventude
• Avai – Londrina
• Operario-PR – Botafogo SP
• America Mineiro – Fortaleza EC
• CRB – Atletico Goianiense
• Vila Nova – Cuiaba