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Fortaleza play host to Criciuma at the Estádio Castelão in round 22 of Brasileiro Serie A on Saturday. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s men head into the weekend on a run of 10 straight home wins in all competitions and will look to extend this impressive streak.
Fortaleza ensured they remained within touching distance of Serie A leaders Botafogo as they picked up a 2-1 victory over Cruzeiro on Tuesday.
Vojvoda’s side have now gone seven consecutive games without defeat in the league, claiming six wins and one draw since a 2-0 loss against Vasco da Gama on July 4.
With 39 points from 20 matches, Fortaleza are currently third in the Serie A standings, four points adrift of first-placed Botafogo, albeit with one game in hand.
Meanwhile, Criciuma secured successive wins for the first time since June last time out when they edged Atletico Mineiro 2-1 at the Estádio Heriberto Hülse.
This followed a 2-1 victory over Juventude at the Estadio Alfredo Jaconi on July 27 which saw their five-game winless run come to an end.
Criciuma have picked up 24 points from their 19 Serie A games to sit 12th in the table, level on points with 11th-placed Vasco da Gama.
Fortaleza vs Criciuma Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With four wins from the last nine meetings between the sides, Criciuma boast a slightly superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Fortaleza have picked up one fewer win in that time, while the spoils have been shared on two occasions.
- Criciuma have lost all but one of their last five away matches, with the 2-1 victory at Juventude on July 27 being the exception.
- Fortaleza are on a run of 10 consecutive home wins across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and keeping six clean sheets since a 1-1 draw with Botafogo on May 12.
Fortaleza vs Criciuma Prediction
While Criciuma appear to have hit their stride, they now face the stern challenge of taking on Fortaleza, who are currently one of the most in-form sides in the division.
Vojvoda’s men have been outstanding on home turf this season and we are backing them to secure all three points this weekend.
Prediction: Fortaleza 3-1 Criciuma
Fortaleza vs Criciuma Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Fortaleza to win
Tip 2: First to score - Fortaleza (The hosts have opened the scoring in six of their last seven matches)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Fortaleza’s last six games)
