Criciuma will make the trip to Allianz Parque for their Serie A clash with Palmeiras on Sunday, 15 September. View our free Palmeiras vs Criciuma predictions below.
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Palmeiras vs Criciuma predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Eight of Criciuma's last nine away games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Palmeiras’ last five matches.
- Palmeiras have won three consecutive Serie A games.
- In contrast, Criciuma suffered three defeats in their last five matches (W1, D1).
Correct score prediction: Palmeiras 2-1 Criciuma
Criciuma suffered six defeats in their last seven away games, and five of those losses were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Palmeiras are overwhelming favourites
- HOME:3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW:18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY:13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Palmeiras strung up three consecutive victories in the Serie A. They are a force to be reckoned with at home, having won 10 of their last 12 matches at Allianz Parque. In contrast, Criciuma have lost six of their last seven matches away from home.
Keeping that in mind, it is unsurprising that Palmeiras are the expected winners at 3/10 (1.30). Teams with these odds generally have a 76.9% probability of winning.
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Despite their recent struggles, Criciuma opened the scoring in seven of their last nine matches. On that note, Criciuma to score first has an appealing look at 3/1(4.00). That one has a 25% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Palmeiras?
This will be the fourth encounter between these teams in the last 11 years. Palmeiras were the victors in their previous three clashes.
Brazil Serie A 02/06/24
Criciuma
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 19/05/24
Criciuma
Palmeiras
Brazil Serie A 10/09/14
Palmeiras
Criciuma
Brazil Serie A 20/04/14
Criciuma
Palmeiras
Palmeiras preview: Still on course for title defence
Palmeiras will be without the services of Marcelo Lomba, Gabriel Menino, Mayke, Joaquin Piquerez and Bruno Rodrigues, who are all recovering from injuries. Meanwhile, Ze Rafael is serving a one-game suspension.
Predicted lineup: Weverton (GK), Murillo, Paulista, Gomez, Rocha, Rios, Moreno, Anderson, Mauricio, Estevao & Lopez.
Brazil Serie A 28/09/24
W
Atletico Mineiro
1
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
W
Vasco da Gama
0
Palmeiras
1
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
W
Criciuma
0
Palmeiras
5
Brazil Serie A 01/09/24
W
Athletico Paranaense
0
Palmeiras
2
Brazil Serie A 24/08/24
W
Cuiaba
0
Palmeiras
5
Criciuma preview: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
Jonathan Lemos, Willker Angel and Felipe Vizeu are ruled out of this weekend's game due to injury, while Rodrigo Fagundes and Pedro Rocha are questionable for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Gustavo (GK), Hermes, Maia, Figueiredo, Dudu, Meritao, Ronald, Mateus, Newton, Allano & Caike.
Brazil Serie A 03/10/24
W
Atletico GO
0
Criciuma
2
Brazil Serie A 29/09/24
L
EC Bahia
1
Criciuma
0
Brazil Serie A 25/09/24
W
Gremio
1
Criciuma
2
Brazil Serie A 22/09/24
D
Athletico Paranaense
0
Criciuma
0
Brazil Serie A 15/09/24
L
Palmeiras
5
Criciuma
0
Player to watch: Estevao
Estevao has arguably been Palmeiras' best player this season, which is even more impressive considering he is just 17. In fact, only one player has more direct goal involvements than the future Chelsea midfielder in Brazil's top flight this season.
Estevao leads the Serie A in assists, and has 15 direct goal involvements (8 goals, 7 assists) in 21 league assignments this campaign. Given that the teenager registered three goals and two assists in his last two appearances for Palmeiras, he will be called upon to supply the goals when Criciuma come visiting this weekend.
