Nautico-Criciuma Statistical Preview

Team News

Nautico

• Marcelo Martelotte will be without the suspended Maranhão here.
• Midfielder Auremir could again find himself filling in on the right.
• João Paulo could earn a start alongside Maikon Leite in attack.

Criciuma

• Coach Sílvio will be without full-back Marlon, who is suspended.
• Diego is likely to step in to replace him.
• Midfielder Henik is available again and should partner João Vítor in midfield.

Match Facts

• Nautico have been losing at both half time and full time in their last 6 matches in Brasileirão.
• Nautico have lost their last 7 matches in Brasileirão.
• Nautico have conceded at least 3 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches in Brasileirão.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Nautico’s last 9 games in Brasileirão.

Prediction

• Criciúma know that they will not have a better opportunity than this to spark a late-season revival.
• The Tigers are three points from safety but travel to play rock-bottom Náutico, who have nothing to play for.
• The hosts have now lost seven top-flight games on the bounce.

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