AfriPredictions
Serie B · Thursday, 08 Oct 2026
Ceara
Home
22:30
d ::
Estadio Castelão
Criciuma
Away
Our Prediction ☆☆☆☆☆ confidence
Recommended tip
- @ -
Predicted score
1 - 1
Goal expectancy (xG)
1.66 - 1.16
Win probability
Home
40%
Draw
30%
Away
30%
Predictions by market
Match Result (1X2)
No tip for this market.
Double Chance
Draw/Away
75% 1.25
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
64% 1.47
Both Teams To Score
No BTTS
59% 1.59
Over 1.5 Goals
No tip for this market.
Goals & trends
36%
Over 2.5
41%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
2.82
Avg goals
Get this match's pick on WhatsApp
Tap, hit send and the bot replies in seconds with the Ceara v Criciuma pick. One VIP pick a week is free.
Open WhatsApp
Recent form: last 5 games
Cea Ceara
W W L D W
3-1-1
W-D-L
7:5
Goals
2
PPG
Cri Criciuma
W L L L W
2-0-3
W-D-L
4:8
Goals
1.2
PPG
Head-to-head
0
Ceara wins
0
Draws
0
Criciuma wins
No previous meetings between these teams on record.
Why this prediction
66% Recent form 40%
46% Attack 26%
66% Defence 46%
50% Head-to-head 50%
40% Win probability 30%
League standings
#TeamPWDLGDPts
4 Cri Criciuma 31 15 8 8 +6 53
15 Cea Ceara 31 10 9 12 -5 39
Match Preview & Analysis

Ceara face Criciuma in Serie B. Ceara have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 games, scoring 7 and conceding 5 (2 points per game). Criciuma have won 2, drawn 0 and lost 3 of their last 5 games, scoring 4 and conceding 8 (1.2 points per game).

There are no previous meetings between these sides in our records. Our model puts Over 2.5 Goals at 36% and Both Teams to Score at 41%.

With evenly matched metrics (40% vs 30%), tactical discipline from both sides favors a tightly fought stalemate (Match outcome). Our algorithm forecasts a most likely final scoreline of 1-1, offering disciplined value for match winner and goals accumulator slips.

Frequently Asked Questions Google FAQ Schema
Our data-driven prediction model calculates a 40% win probability for Ceara, a 30% chance of a draw, and a 30% probability for Criciuma. Our top recommended betting pick is Double Chance / 1X2.
The most statistically probable scoreline prediction is 1 - 1, with an expected total goal expectancy (xG) of 2.82 goals across both sides.
BTTS Yes is evaluated at 41%, indicating a higher probability of at least one team keeping a clean sheet.
The match takes place on Thursday, 08 Oct 2026 at 22:30 (East Africa Time) at Estadio Castelão as part of the Serie B.
Before you go
Today's free banker is ready
Professional Development League
Colchester United U21 v Swansea City U21
Both Teams to Score: BTTS 1.31 odds 72% model probability

418 free picks still to kick off today, graded the moment matches finish. 49 VIP picks are locked for members.

See today's free picks →

Find your best fit Highest-confidence model picks

Answer 2 quick questions Review today's ranked VIP selections

How often do you back our tips?

What matters most to you?

Won this week
Tips won

VIP includes today's highest-ranked model selections. Review the available probability and match context before you bet.

· See track record
Chat with us
We reply by email, usually within a couple of hours.
✅
Message sent!
We'll reply to your email shortly.
Text us on WhatsApp for a free VIP pick 🎁
Pay by M-Pesa right in the chat

4,959 winning picks this week
See every result ›
Average winning odds 1.27, graded automatically from final scores.
4,959 winning picks in the last 7 days
avg winning odds 1.27 · KES 100 → KES 127
Published before kick-off
No results edited after the fact
Independently checkable
The full record is public
Data-driven picks
Form, H2H and goal models
Secured by Paystack · M-Pesa & Card · Activated immediately on payment
Selected plan
Checking current exchange rate…
≈ Estimate · your bank sets the final rate
🇰🇪 +254 🌍 +
⚠️
Using an Airtel number?
Continue to Paystack and choose Airtel Money if it is available, or use Card, M-Pesa or Pesalink.

We send the M-Pesa prompt directly to this number. Enter your PIN on your phone to complete payment. Continue to Paystack and choose any payment method available for your number and account. Include your country code (e.g. 234 for Nigeria, 233 for Ghana, 55 for Brazil). Paystack will show the payment methods available to you. Amounts are charged in Kenyan Shillings.

You will not be asked for the number again.

Paystack may offer Airtel Money, Card, M-Pesa or Pesalink depending on what is enabled and available.

Secured byPaystack ·Card·M-Pesa·Pesalink