Criciúma vs Paysandu - Serie B
Fixture Preview - 4 October 2025
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Criciúma hosts Paysandu at Estádio Heriberto Hülse in a crucial Serie B clash on Saturday. The home side has shown a decent run of form, securing three wins from their last five matches, including a recent draw against a strong opponent. In contrast, Paysandu is struggling, having not won in their last five outings, which includes four losses. This stark contrast in form could play a significant role in the outcome of the match. Historically, Criciúma has had the upper hand in this fixture, winning four of the last ten encounters, with three victories for Paysandu. Notably, both teams have demonstrated a tendency to score, with four of the last ten meetings seeing both sides find the net. Given Criciúma's home advantage and Paysandu's current struggles, it would be reasonable to expect the hosts to assert their dominance. However, with Paysandu desperate for points, the match could be more competitive than anticipated. Fans should keep an eye on Criciúma's attacking prowess, as they look to exploit Paysandu's defensive vulnerabilities.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coritiba | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 42 |
| 2 |  Goiás | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 41 |
| 3 |  Chapecoense | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 40 |
| 4 |  Criciúma | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 36 |
| 5 |  Novorizontino | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 36 |
| 6 |  Remo | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 34 |
| 7 |  Vila Nova | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 33 |
| 8 |  Avaí | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 33 |
| 9 |  Cuiabá | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 32 |
| 10 |  CRB | 22 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 31 |
| 11 |  Ferroviária | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
| 12 |  Operário PR | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27 |
| 13 |  Athletico PR | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27 |
| 14 |  Atlético GO | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27 |
| 15 |  Athletic Club | 23 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 25 |
| 16 |  América Mineiro | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 22 |
| 17 |  Volta Redonda | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 |
| 18 |  Botafogo SP | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 22 |
| 19 |  Paysandu | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
| 20 |  Amazonas | 22 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 21 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | Paysandu | 0–1 | Criciúma | Serie B |
| September 22, 2018 | Paysandu | 1–1 | Criciúma | Serie B |
| June 5, 2018 | Criciúma | 4–1 | Paysandu | Serie B |
| October 27, 2017 | Paysandu | 1–0 | Criciúma | Serie B |
| July 11, 2017 | Criciúma | 1–1 | Paysandu | Serie B |
| November 25, 2016 | Paysandu | 1–2 | Criciúma | Serie B |
| August 2, 2016 | Criciúma | 0–3 | Paysandu | Serie B |
| November 21, 2015 | Paysandu | 1–0 | Criciúma | Serie B |
| August 11, 2015 | Criciúma | 1–0 | Paysandu | Serie B |