Bitesize Prediction: Criciuma vs Londrina – 12/08/23

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Criciuma win

Odds: 4/6 @ BetUS

Looking to make an immediate return to winning ways this weekend, Criciuma will welcome Londrina to the Heriberto Hulse on Saturday night.

Starting with the hosts, putting in a toothless performance last weekend as they missed out on a golden opportunity, there is no doubts that Criciuma will be seeking an immediate response here. Eventually slumping to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Avai, the Tigers will be excited to make a return to the Heriberto Hulse on Saturday night. Although Claudio Tencati’s men might be hoping to find some recent stability, it is no secret that the Santa Catarina-based outfit have their sights set on securing a Serie A return in 2023. Opening this weekend’s fixtures only sat outside the top-four thanks to their goal difference, Criciuma should be smelling another major chance here. Last seen in front of their own supporters clinching a lively 2-1 win against Ponte Preta on August 2nd, the one-time Londrina will be desperate to get one over on his former employers this weekend. Suffering just a single loss from their previous four showdowns at the Heriberto Hulse, Criciuma are rightfully tipped as a standout contender on Saturday night.

As for the visitors, drawing a line under their nightmare run of form earlier in the week as they claimed a 2-0 victory at home against Vitoria, Londrina will be desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, still at the heart of a relegation scrap and opening Saturday’s showdown sat two points adrift of safety, the Sharks will know that they should face another stern challenge this weekend. Mustering just a pair of wins from any of their last 15 straight Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to May 19th – Eduardo Souza’s men have also shown a string of issues on the road this season. Including a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Novorizontino last month, Londrina have managed to clinch just one win on their travels throughout the 2023 campaign. Two sides battling it out at opposite ends of the Serie B table, we are backing a home victory here.

Bet: Criciuma 4/6 to beat Londrina in Saturday’s Serie B battle @ BetUS