Match context

The upcoming match between Criciuma and Fortaleza EC is scheduled for 23.08.2026 21:30 in Serie B. The analysis uses only stored statistics, form, head-to-head records, trend percentages and active Premium market signals. It does not guarantee a particular result.

Standings and season form
Criciuma are in position 1 with 43 points after 20 matches. The season record is 11 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. The goals record is 23 scored and 12 conceded. The stored form sequence is WLDWW. Fortaleza EC are in position 4 with 36 points after 20 matches. The season record is 10 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses. The goals record is 23 scored and 19 conceded. The stored form sequence is DDWLW.

Recent results

Criciuma recorded 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is DWLDWWWWWW. The averages are 1 goals scored and 0.40 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 20% of those matches, while 10% finished with over 2.5 goals. Fortaleza EC recorded 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is DDDWLWLWLW. The averages are 1 goals scored and 1 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 40% of those matches, while 30% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

Across the last 4 head-to-head matches, Criciuma recorded 1 wins, there were 1 draws, and Fortaleza EC recorded 2 wins. The average total was 1.75 goals per match. Both teams scored in 25% of those matches, while 0% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Trend indicators

The highest stored values are: Under 3.5 goals — 90%; Under 2.5 goals — 80%; Over 0.5 first-half goals — 50%; Over 1.5 goals — 50%; Both teams to score — 20%. The stored corner indicators are: average total corners — 9.30; over 7.5 corners — 100%; over 8.5 corners — 100%; over 9.5 corners — 98%. They are statistical indicators and are not automatically converted into a prediction.

Asian handicap market movement

The normalized movement for the Asian pair Criciuma 0 / Fortaleza EC 0 supports Fortaleza EC by an average 1.16 percentage points across 3 bookmakers (Pinnacle, Bet365, 1xBet) with up to 11 stored observations. This is a market signal, not a result guarantee.

Discipline profile

The discipline profile for Criciuma at home is based on 9 matches. The team averages 2.67 yellow cards, 0.00 red cards and 2.67 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 77.8%, 77.8%, 55.6%, 33.3% and 22.2% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 0.0%. Season card data is available for 20 of 20 completed matches (100.0% coverage). The discipline profile for Fortaleza EC away from home is based on 11 matches. The team averages 2.73 yellow cards, 0.45 red cards and 3.18 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 100.0%, 72.7%, 72.7%, 36.4% and 27.3% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 27.3%. Season card data is available for 20 of 20 completed matches (100.0% coverage).

What happened in the match

The match between Criciuma and Fortaleza EC ended 0-2. The game produced 2 goals in total. The first half contained 1 goal. The verified final statistics recorded 9 corners in total. The following review compares the final result only with historical data, the discipline profile, trend values and Premium signals locked before kickoff.

Comparison with the head-to-head history

The historical profile from 4 head-to-head meetings averaged 1.75 goals, while this match produced 2. The result remained within one goal of the historical average. Across the previous 4 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was No BTTS at 75%. The actual outcome for this indicator was No BTTS. The final result aligned with that historical profile. Across the previous 4 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was Under 2.5 at 100%. The actual outcome for this indicator was Under 2.5. The final result aligned with that historical profile.

Which pre-match trends were confirmed and which were not

Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated No BTTS at 80%. The actual outcome was No BTTS. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 2.5 at 80%. The actual outcome was Under 2.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 3.5 at 90%. The actual outcome was Under 3.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. The stored pre-match average was 9.3 total corners. The match recorded 9 corners in total. The result remained within one corner of the stored average. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 7.5 corners at 100%. The actual outcome was Over 7.5 corners. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 8.5 corners at 100%. The actual outcome was Over 8.5 corners. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 9.5 corners at 98%. The actual outcome was Under 9.5 corners. The stored trend was not confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 1.5 HT at 90%. The actual outcome was Under 1.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result.

Discipline profile review

Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Criciuma at home was based on 9 matches, with averages of 2.67 yellow cards, 0 red cards and 2.67 total cards per match. In this game, Criciuma received 2 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 2 in total. That was 0.67 cards below the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 55.6% of matches, 5+ in 22.2%, and a red card in 0%. Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Fortaleza EC away from home was based on 11 matches, with averages of 2.73 yellow cards, 0.45 red cards and 3.18 total cards per match. In this game, Fortaleza EC received 1 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 1 in total. That was 2.18 cards below the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 72.7% of matches, 5+ in 27.3%, and a red card in 27.3%.

Asian handicap review

The Asian-handicap signal locked before kickoff supported Fortaleza EC at 0. The stored market movement was 1.16 percentage points across 3 bookmakers. At the final score of 0-2, the line settled as a full win. The Asian-handicap signal was confirmed.

Summary

Of 12 verifiable pre-match indicators, 11 aligned with the final result and 1 were not confirmed. This is a post-match verification of data stored before kickoff, not a revision of the analysis after the match ended.