Brazilian Serie B, round 36 · Saturday, 31 October, MSK

Criciúma — Ponte Preta

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Model prediction for 31 October

Criciúma83%
Draw12%
Ponte Preta5%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Criciúma are clear favourites: 83% against 5% for the opponent, draw 12%.

The model expects plenty of goals: 2.7 in total, against a competition average of 2.3.

Over 2.5 goals — 51%, both teams to score — 33%.

Why

  • By the strength ratings Criciúma are about 1.3 goals per match stronger.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Criciúma — Ponte Preta What is xG?2.3–0.5
Criciúma not to lose95%
Ponte Preta not to lose17%
No draw88%
Both teams to score: yes33%
Both teams to score: no67%
Total over 2.551%
Total under 2.549%

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Form

Criciúma

  • 13.10América-MG1:0
  • 09.10away · Ceará0:1
  • 03.10away · Londrina2:0
  • 27.09Avaí3:0
  • 23.09Operário-PR0:2

Ponte Preta

  • 13.10away · Novorizontino1:5
  • 07.10Juventude0:2
  • 03.10away · Cuiabá0:2
  • 30.09away · Botafogo SP0:2
  • 20.09CRB1:0

Head to head

  • 09.07.2026Ponte Preta — Criciúma1:2
  • 03.08.2023Criciúma — Ponte Preta2:1
  • 22.04.2023Ponte Preta — Criciúma1:2

Full record: 3 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026
#TeamPWDLGoals+/−Pts
4, Promotion play-offsFortaleza331512639–29+1057
5, Promotion play-offsCriciúma33168934–28+656
6, Promotion play-offsAtlético-GO331411841–31+1053
19, RelegationAmérica-MG33452421–54-3317
20, RelegationPonte Preta33342618–73-5513

Season 2026

Full table

Brasileirao Serie B on the same day

This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 83% will not happen in roughly 17 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →