Criciuma 1-0 Goias: result and AI prediction

Criciuma – Goias, Serie B, Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse

Criciuma is #1 in the table (40 pts) and Goias #8 (32 pts). Criciuma has kept 10 clean sheets in 21 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Criciuma 0, draws 2, Goias 4. Their last meeting, on April 7, 2026, ended Goias 1-0 Criciuma.

Criciuma

Final score1 - 0

Goias

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 1-0✓ Exact score

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Criciúma bring the stronger league position, better recent momentum and a particularly stubborn home defensive platform into this Serie B meeting. Goiás arrive with enough recent resilience to keep the contest competitive, and their earlier win over Criciúma this season gives them a useful reference point. The home side should see more of the ball, while Goiás’s clearest threat is likely to come from transitions and dead-ball situations. Expect a tight match in which the first goal changes the tactical balance sharply.

Head-to-head analysis

This matchup has been closely contested over the longer record, with Goiás holding only a narrow overall edge and draws common. Goiás have won the two most recent meetings, including the reverse Serie B fixture this season.

Form (last 5)

CriciumaLeague position #1 · 40 ptsW D L

GoiasLeague position #8 · 32 ptsD L W

Criciuma vs Goias stats

	Criciuma	Goias
Played	21	21
Goals scored	23	22
Goals conceded	14	26
Clean sheets	10	7

Last meetings

2026-04-07Goias 1-0 Criciuma
2025-10-25Criciuma 1-2 Goias
2025-07-08Goias 1-1 Criciuma
2022-03-18Goias 1-0 Criciuma
2018-11-01Criciuma 2-2 Goias
2018-07-13Goias 2-1 Criciuma