Bitesize Prediction: Criciuma vs Juventude – 08/06/23

Competition: Brazil Serie B

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 1/2 @ 1xBet

In what could prove to be an enjoyable affair from the Heriberto Hulse on Thursday night, Criciuma will welcome a high-flying Juventude to town for a Serie B showdown.

Starting with the hosts, managing to make an immediate return to winning ways last week thanks to a thumping 3-0 victory at home against Atletico GO, Criciuma will now be desperate to find some Serie B stability. Hoping to clinch back-to-back second-tier wins for the first time since the end of April, the Tigers should be excited by their continued success at the Heriberto Hulse. In fact, aside from a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Ceara on May 21st, Claudio Tencati’s men have won each of their last 10 straight appearances in front of their own supporters – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-1 draw against Joinville way back in February. Likewise, along with notching four goals in their last two showdowns on home soil, it should also be noted that Criciuma have seen four of their previous five matchups at the Heriberto Hulse finish with over 1.5 goals.

As for the visitors, last seen putting in another eye-catching display as they secured a 3-2 victory at home against Avai, Juventude are enjoying what has been a stellar purple patch. Despite losing their Serie A status last season, Pinatdo’s men have come skyrocketing up the second-tier standings over the past few weeks. On a run that is highlighted by a stellar 3-0 romp at home against Atletico GO on May 24th, the Verdao have won each of their last four straight Serie B appearances. Really finding a major clinical edge in the final third and bagging 10 strikes on their four-match flurry, Juventude will be desperate to make another statement here. Potentially looking to move within touching distance of the top-four, Thursday’s guests will be calling on attacking talisman Rodrigo Rodrigues to spearhead their charge in midweek. Along with notching back-to-back second-tier strikes, the 26-year-old has scored four goals in his previous six outings.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Criciuma vs Juventude 1/2 for Thursday’s Brazil Serie B battle @ 1xBet