Fortaleza vs Criciúma – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2
19/04/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Serie B - Round 5
  • Referee: Casagrande L. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.550.92
Ball possession
45%55%
Total shots
146
Shots on target
43
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
43
Passes
77% (264/342)81% (348/429)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
0.550.92
xG on target (xGOT)
0.890.98
Total shots
146
Shots on target
43
Shots off target
72
Blocked shots
31
Shots inside the box
53
Shots outside the box
93
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
01
Big chances
12
Corner kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
1111
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
13
Free kicks
1717
Passes
77% (264/342)81% (348/429)
Long passes
33% (15/46)52% (29/56)
Passes in final third
64% (46/72)68% (55/81)
Crosses
25% (4/16)25% (4/16)
Expected assists (xA)
0.511.15
Throw ins
2825
Fouls
1816
Tackles
45% (5/11)100% (6/6)
Duels won
5239
Clearances
1320
Interceptions
814
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
03
xGOT faced
0.980.89
Goals prevented
-1.02-0.11

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 1)
  • 8', 1 - 0, Luiz Fernando ,
  • 13', 1 - 1, Fellipe Mateus , Nicolas (A),
  • 29', 2 - 1, Ruan Carvalho (Own goal),
  • 32', Lucas Emanoel 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 48', Ryan 🟨,
  • 50', 2 - 2, Bruno Alves , Romarinho (A),
  • 56', Marcelo Hermes 🟨,
  • 60', Ruan Carvalho 🟨,
  • 64', Romarinho , Waguininho ,
  • 67', Pierre , Lucas Sasha ,
  • 67', Mauricio Junior , Rodriguinho ,
  • 71', Fellipe Mateus , Hiago Alves ,
  • 71', Nicolas , Otero R. ,
  • 77', Lucas Emanoel , Paulo Baya ,
  • 77', 3 - 2, Bruno Alves (Own goal),
  • 82', Ruan Carvalho , Leo Mana ,
  • 82', Bruno Alves , Bidu ,
  • 88', Mailton , Welliton ,
  • 88', Ryan , Ronald ,
  • 90+5', Rodriguinho 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Fortaleza
49.2%
Draw
29.3%
Criciúma
21.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
53.5% 26.7% 19.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.3% 26.3% 19.5%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Fortaleza has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.3%)
  • Criciúma has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Fortaleza than the current prediction. (+5.1%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Fortaleza, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Criciúma than the current prediction. (-2%)
  • Fortaleza - Criciúma Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.9
    (1.72)
    3.2
    (3.45)
    4.26
    (4.65)
    7.3%
    (8.6%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Fortaleza - Criciúma?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Fortaleza will win (votes: 1 - 20%). Criciúma will win (votes: 2 - 40%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • Fortaleza has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Criciúma is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Fortaleza may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Fortaleza is seen as the favorite.
    • There will not play in Fortaleza: Bruninho (Inactive) Cardona T. (Muscle Injury) Joao Ricardo (Inactive) Lucas Crispim (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Criciúma: Alisson (Inactive) Caue Santos (Achilles Tendon Injury) Heitor Roca (Knee Injury) Jhonata Robert (Inactive) Rodrigo (Inactive) Willean Lepo (Red Card) Yuri Tanque (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Fortaleza: Fuentes G. (Injury)
    • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Fortaleza won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:3. (average 1:0.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Fortaleza won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:0. (average 1.5:0).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Fortaleza - Criciúma were as follows:
    10.08.2024 Fortaleza - Criciúma 1:0
    24.07.2024 Criciúma - Fortaleza 1:1
    Latest results of Fortaleza
    16.04.2026 América RN - Fortaleza 1:1
    12.04.2026 São Bernardo - Fortaleza 0:1
    08.04.2026 Ceará - Fortaleza 2:0
    04.04.2026 Fortaleza - Juventude 2:1
    31.03.2026 Fortaleza - Cuiabá 0:0
    Latest results of Criciúma
    10.04.2026 Criciúma - Botafogo SP 1:0
    06.04.2026 Goiás - Criciúma 1:0
    01.04.2026 Criciúma - Athletic Club 1:1
    07.03.2026 Criciúma - Camboriú 4:2
    Brazilian Serie B Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Fortaleza742110:8214
    2Sao Bernardo741211:5613
    3Sport Recife73408:4413
    4Operario-PR73317:3412
    5Vila Nova FC633011:8312
    6Criciuma73229:7211
    7Juventude73225:4111
    8Nautico73135:7-210
    9Ceara72418:7110
    10Botafogo SP723210:739
    11Avai723210:919
    12Novorizontino723210:919
    13Athletic Club62228:808
    14Atletico GO72237:8-18
    15Cuiaba71514:408
    16Ponte Preta72145:9-47
    17Goias72147:12-57
    18CRB71248:12-45
    19Londrina71247:11-45
    20America MG70254:12-82

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