Team Form & Recent Performances

Amazonas

• 2025 Record: 4W, 9D, 9L in Serie B (21 points, 20th); 2024 Serie B 11th with 13W, 13D, 12L

• Latest Result: Lost 2-1 at Ferroviária (September 27, 2025), won 2-0 vs. Athletic Club (September 20, 2025)

• Home Form: 2W, 5D, 4L in 11 Serie B home games (12 goals scored, 12 conceded)

Amazonas are languishing at the bottom of Serie B, with a 2-1 loss at Ferroviária ending a brief unbeaten run, despite 48% possession and a late goal from Kevin Federik Ramirez Dutra. Their 2-0 home win over Athletic Club showcased defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat. At Estádio Carlos Zamith, they average 1.09 goals scored and 1.09 conceded per game. Over their last five games (1W, 0D, 4L), they’ve scored 4 goals and conceded 10, reflecting inconsistency. No major injuries reported, with a fully fit squad under Guilherme de Cassio Alves. Their 48% possession and 3.5 shots on target per game indicate a cautious approach with limited attacking output.

Criciúma

• 2025 Record: 13W, 7D, 8L in Serie B (46 points, 5th); 2024 Serie A 18th with 8W, 11D, 15L (relegated)

• Latest Result: Lost 1-0 at Vila Nova (October 3, 2025), won 3-0 vs. Remo (September 27, 2025)

• Away Form: 5W, 3D, 6L in 14 Serie B away games (16 goals scored, 17 conceded)

Criciúma are in the promotion hunt, sitting 5th despite a 1-0 loss at Vila Nova, where they managed 49% possession but only one shot on target. Their 3-0 win over Remo, with goals from Marcinho, Nicolás, and Marcelo Hermes, highlighted attacking flair. Away, they average 1.14 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game, showing competitiveness. Over their last five games (3W, 0D, 2L), they’ve scored 9 goals and conceded 5. No major injuries reported, with a fully fit squad under Eduardo Baptista. Their 52% possession and 4.5 shots on target per game reflect an aggressive, attacking style.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Criciúma lead with 1 win to Amazonas’ 0, 0 draws in 1 match

• Recent Meeting: June 16, 2025—Criciúma 3-2 Amazonas (Serie B)

• Key Trend: Criciúma won the only H2H; match saw both teams score, with 5 goals total; first H2H at Estádio Carlos Zamith

Criciúma’s 3-2 home win on June 16, 2025, at Estádio Heriberto Hülse featured goals from Marcinho, Nicolás, and Marcelo Hermes, with Amazonas replying through Jackson and Nilson Castrillón. The high-scoring encounter (5 goals) contrasts with Amazonas’ trend of under 2.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 games and Criciúma’s 5 of 10 home games under 2.5. Amazonas’ home resilience (2W, 5D in 11) faces Criciúma’s solid away form (5W in 14), suggesting a competitive but potentially lower-scoring match than their previous meeting.

Key Players to Watch

Amazonas

• Kevin Federik Ramirez Dutra (FWD): 6 goals in Serie B; top scorer, scored vs. Ferroviária.

• Joaquín Torres (MID): 2 goals, 3 assists in Serie B; key playmaker with flair.

• Miranda (GK): 1 clean sheet in Serie B, 67% save rate; vital for home resilience.

Criciúma

• Marcinho (MID): 4 goals in Serie B; scored in June 2025 H2H, a dynamic threat.

• Nicolás (FWD): 3 goals in Serie B; scored in H2H, clinical finisher.

• Alisson (GK): 3 clean sheets in Serie B, 70% save rate; crucial for away stability.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Amazonas’ 3-4-3, under Guilherme de Cassio Alves, relies on Ramirez Dutra’s finishing and Torres’s creativity, with Fabiano and Jackson anchoring defense. They average 48% possession and 3.5 shots on target per game, focusing on counters to exploit Criciúma’s 1.21 goals conceded away. Their balanced home record (1.09 conceded) offers hope, but their scoring struggles (0.95 goals per game) are a concern. Criciúma’s 3-4-2-1, led by Eduardo Baptista, uses Marcinho’s energy and Nicolás’s finishing, with José Gabriel and Marcelo Hermes providing width. They average 52% possession and 4.5 shots on target, pressing high to dominate possession. Estádio Carlos Zamith’s 10,000 fans will boost Amazonas, but Criciúma’s superior form and H2H win give them an edge. Betting trends favor Criciúma at 2.20 odds, with under 2.5 goals at 1.58, reflecting Amazonas’ low-scoring trend and Criciúma’s efficiency.