Juventude vs Criciuma Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 27th July 2024

Criciuma go up against Juventude on Sunday for a Serie A meeting at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

Placed 12th in the table Juventude have amassed 21 points after 17 matches. On 18 points, Criciuma rank 14th with 17 matches played this season.

Both Juventude and Criciuma aim to show their respective set of fans they are the better side this coming Sunday, and we are bound to see an exciting game.

Juventude go into their next Serie A match, scoring a humble average of 1.1 per game in their last ten matches. They scored a mundane 11 times, while conceding 13. That amounts to an average of 1.3 per game, where they kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Criciuma are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 12 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.2 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 13 goals, and while Criciuma claimed one clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.3 goals per match.

It finished all square on when Juventude last faced Criciuma. With both denying to back down, the scoreboard said 1-1 in the end. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 9/4.

Juventude vs Criciuma Prediction

Juventude Form

Juventude only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Atletico MG, followed by another draw. This time 0-0 against Sao Paulo, before going down in a 2-0 defeat against Cruzeiro. Juventude won three of their previous six matches at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium in the Serie A. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring nine goals to three against.

Criciuma Form

Criciuma came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 2-1 against Corinthians. A 2-1 defeat against Flamengo followed, before a 1-1 draw with Fortaleza. Criciuma claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Serie A. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 12 goals to seven.

Both Juventude and Criciuma seem a little too focused on not losing than actually chasing a win, and as such, the draw is a tasty value bet from our perspective.

Juventude recorded 11 points following three wins from their last five games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored eight goals, but also conceded two. Juventude claimed five wins, six draws as well as six defeats in the Serie A this season. Criciuma enjoy a record of four wins, six draws and seven defeats in the Serie A.

Juventude vs Criciuma Squads

Juventude Squad

The 49-year-old coach of the home team, Roger Machado, will select the lineup against Criciuma from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Serie A this season:

Gabriel (0/15), Lucas Wingert (0/0), Mario (0/0), Mateus Claus (0/2), Renan (0/0), Alan Ruschel (0/12), Caique (0/16), Danilo Boza (1/13), Ewerthon Ewerthon (0/0), Joao Lucas (1/15), Joao Vitor (0/0), Lucas Freitas (0/4), Mateus Schaffer (0/0), Rodrigo Sam (1/9), Romercio (0/0), Yan Souto (0/0), Ze Marcos (0/11), Bill (0/10), Diego Goncalves (0/0), Edson Carioca (0/0), Ewerton (1/10), Gabriel Inocencio (0/0), Guilherme Gehring (0/0), Jadson (1/14), Jean (4/12), Kelvi (0/0), Lucas Barbosa (4/16), Luis Oyama (0/7), Mandaca (2/14), Nene (0/13), Peixoto (0/0), Ronie Carrillo (0/0), Erick Farias (3/17), Gilberto (1/13), Marcelinho (0/9), Rafael Pinna (0/0), Ruan (0/6), Thiaguinho (0/4), Vitor Goncalves (0/0), Werik Popo (0/5).

Criciuma Squad

Below is the full team squad of Criciuma. The manager Tencati will pick his starting XI against Juventude from these players:

Alisson (0/4), Gustavo (0/14), Kaua Moroso (0/0), Matheus Teixeira (0/0), Claudinho (2/16), Guilherme Silva (0/0), Jackson Henrique (0/0), Jonathan (0/9), Maia (0/0), Marcelo Hermes (1/16), Miguel Trauco (2/13), Rodrigo Fagundes (1/16), Thiago Mina (0/0), Tobias Figueiredo (1/7), Wilker Angel (0/7), Allano (0/9), Eliedson (0/2), Erick Garcia (0/0), Fabricio Maceda (0/0), Fellipe Mateus (2/12), Higor Meritao (1/10), Joao Carlos (0/3), Leonardo Goncalves (0/0), Marquinhos (0/13), Mateo Barcia (0/4), Newton (1/12), Ronald (0/0), Yannick Bolasie (2/15), Arthur Caike (3/17), Barreto (2/16), Eder (0/15), Eduardo Melo (0/0), Felipe Vizeu (0/5), Matheusinho (0/0), Renato Kayzer (2/16).

Juventude vs Criciuma Team News

Juventude could be looking at three players on the injured and absent list ahead of their upcoming match against Criciuma. Juventude have to alter their line-up, as both Jadson, Rodrigo Sam and Jadson get a day in the shade.

Criciuma are looking at six players missing out on their match this coming Sunday at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. Tobias Figueiredo, Ronald, Claudinho, Barreto, Allano and Renato Kayzer racked up too many penalty points and won't be in the Criciuma travelling party for their next match.

Juventude vs Criciuma Lineups

Juventude vs Criciuma H2H

Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Juventude played Criciuma. The pair finished even in a 1-1 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Juventude go into their upcoming match against Criciuma with a 40% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 2-1-2 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Juventude vs Criciuma Results

In the last five matches between Juventude and Criciuma, both teams to score came up two times.

Juventude vs Criciuma Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the Serie A, Jean will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Criciuma hope Matheusinho can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Serie A goals in his last six Serie A games.

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, Juventude won five and drew five. Criciuma won three of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost six. Juventude should feel good about scoring this coming Sunday, since Criciuma managed a clean sheet only once in their previous 10 away games. The hosts fought their way to five clean sheets in their previous 10 matches played at home.

Over 2.5 goals happened two times in the past five encounters between Juventude and Criciuma, with Juventude scoring one goal on average per game. Criciuma averaged 1.4 goals, while both teams scored two times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Juventude’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Criciuma, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.2 times goals per game.