Criciuma vs FortalezaPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Criciuma top the Serie B table with 44 points after 23 rounds, having won their most recent outing. On their own turf they remain unbeaten: 7 wins and 4 draws in 11 matches, conceding just 4 goals. Fortaleza EC are fifth with 37 points but lost their last round right after a win that had followed three straight draws. Away from home the picture is far more fragile: just 2 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats, with only 6 goals scored in 12 games on the road. This competition's average sits at 2.27 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.