Criciuma host Internacional at Estadio Heriberto Hulse on Sunday (June 30) in the Brasileirao Serie A. The hosts have had their struggles after promotion as they seek to avoid an immediate drop.
They lost 2-1 to Sao Paulo in their last game, finding themselves two goals down at the break before Arthur Caike drilled home a late goal to half the deficit for Tigre. Criciuma are 13th in the standings with 12 points from 10 games.
Internacional, meanwhile, have had mixed results but remain in the reckoning for the Copa Libertadores. They lost 2-1 to Atletico Mineiro last time out, conceding the winner at the death. Inter are ninth in the points table, five points above Criciuma.
Criciuma vs Internacional Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Sunday's game will mark the 20th meeting between the two teams, with Inter leading 12-3.
- Inter are unbeaten in seven games in the fixture since 2013.
- Criciuma are without a clean sheet in four games in the fixture.
- Colorado have the best defensive record this season, conceding seven times.
Criciuma vs Internacional Prediction
Criciuma's latest result ended a run of back-to-back victories. They have however won one of their last six home games.
Like their opponents, Inter saw their latest result end a run of consecutive victories and will look to put out a response. They have won four of their last five games on the road and should come out on top this weekend.
Prediction: Criciuma 0-2 Internacional
Criciuma vs Internacional Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Internacional
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Under 2.5 goals (Six of Inter's last eight games have produced fewer than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No (Both teams have scored in just one of their last nine Serie A matchups.)