Criciuma vs Novorizontino: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Criciuma prepare to host Novorizontino on November 14, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30, this BRAZIL: Serie B fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Criciuma, currently 4th in the standings with 62 points from 37 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 37 points from 18 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Novorizontino, sitting 1st with 70 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 30 points from 18 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Criciuma and Novorizontino have favored Criciuma, with Novorizontino claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Vila Nova, Criciuma recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Novorizontino's last outing came against Fortaleza, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Criciuma are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Criciuma and Novorizontino are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Criciuma's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Novorizontino's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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