Football betting preview: Paraná vs Criciúma

These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Serie B. Thankfully the previous game, versus Atlético GO, was also a home game here at Estádio Durival de Britto e Silva. The away team is better rested.

Paraná form and stats

The story so far for Paraná, who have the fewest conceded goals (2) at home in Serie B, at their home stadium (Estádio Durival de Britto e Silva) is 3 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat. Two draws in a row at home now for Paraná.

Paraná drew their last game, also a home match. Atlético GO was the opponent, 0-0 the score. Prior to that, an away loss at São Bento.

There will be little rest for Paraná after this match as they are travelling to Botafogo SP for a Serie B game in only three days.

Paraná have scored 4 goals here in 8 matches, a depressing statistic. Defensively Paraná have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game (2 in 8 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Criciúma form and stats

There's been little loot from Criciúma's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 8 away games. Criciúma only have 1 win to counter their 5 defeats and 2 draws.

Criciúma failed to get anything from their last game, a home match vs Bragantino that ended with defeat 0-2. Ahead of that match was the away draw versus Londrina that ended 1-1.

The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Oeste in just three days.

Criciúma are seemingly not capable of scoring regularly on their travels and have only managed 4 goals from 8 away games. As opposed to that, Criciúma have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Paraná won 2 games, 4 matches ended with a draw and Criciúma has 4 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 6 / 4

Top Goalscorers

João Pedro 4 goals / 1 assists

Léo Gamalho 4 goals

Fernando Neto 2 goals

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