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Criciuma fixtures and results
Vila Nova, awayLast: W 2-0 Ponte Preta
Criciuma fixtures
Criciuma most-used XI this season
3-4-3 · 4/11The shape in 4 of the last 11
3-4-3 at home · 3-4-2-1 away
Sets up with a back three in 55% of matches.
Most Common Criciuma Starting XI
Based on 24 official matches this season
- AirtonGK · 11 starts
- RodrigoDEF · 22 starts
- CastánDEF · 21 starts
- HermesDEF · 21 starts
- MartinsDEF · 15 starts
- MarcinhoDEF · 14 starts
- RobertMID · 19 starts
- LoboMID · 17 starts
- GonçalvesFWD · 17 starts
- WaguininhoFWD · 17 starts
- NicolasFWD · 14 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
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Criciuma transfers
6 in · 6 outThe last six months
Criciuma transfers
LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVESCriciuma squad
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Criciuma club facts
Est. 1947Estádio Heriberto Hülse · Manager Eduardo Baptista
Criciuma past seasons
| Season | League | Pos | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brasileirão Série A | 18th | 9 | 11 | 18 | 38 |
| 2014 | Brasileirão Série A | 20th | 7 | 11 | 20 | 32 |
| 2013 | Brasileirão Série A | 14th | 13 | 7 | 18 | 46 |
Criciuma predicted lineup vs Vila Nova
MOST USED XICriciuma's expected lineup away at Vila Nova in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-3, across 24 official matches: Airton in goal, a back five of Rodrigo, Castán, Hermes, Martins and Marcinho, and Gonçalves, Waguininho and Nicolas further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKAirton
- DEFRodrigo
- DEFCastán
- DEFHermes
- DEFMartins
- DEFMarcinho
- MIDRobert
- MIDLobo
- FWDGonçalves
- FWDWaguininho
- FWDNicolas
Team news and how this XI is built
Team news
- Most-used shape: 3-4-3 in 4 of the last 11 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 55% of matches.
- Based on starts across 24 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Criciuma, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Criciuma's expected lineup at Vila Nova, Sat 7 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 24 matches): Airton (11); Rodrigo (22), Castán (21), Hermes (21), Martins (15), Marcinho (14); Robert (19), Lobo (17); Gonçalves (17), Waguininho (17), Nicolas (14). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Ponte Preta match on 30 Oct.
Criciuma questions
What is Criciuma's expected lineup today?
Criciuma's expected lineup away at Vila Nova in the Serie B is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-3, across 24 official matches: Airton in goal, a back five of Rodrigo, Castán, Hermes, Martins and Marcinho, and Gonçalves, Waguininho and Nicolas further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-3): Airton, Rodrigo, Castán, Hermes, Martins, Marcinho, Robert, Lobo, Gonçalves, Waguininho, Nicolas.
Who started Criciuma's last match?
Criciuma's starting XI on 30 Oct 2026 in the Brazil Serie B (4-2-3-1): Airton, Willean Lepo, César Martins, Luciano Castán, Marcelo Hermes, Guilherme Lobo, Ronald, R. Otero, Fellipe Mateus, Jhonata Robert, Nicolas.
What was Criciuma's last result?
Criciuma beat Ponte Preta 2–0 on 30 Oct 2026.
When did Criciuma last win?
Criciuma last won on 30 Oct 2026, beating Ponte Preta 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Criciuma?
Jhonata Robert has taken the most penalties for Criciuma this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Criciuma this season?
Rodrigo leads with 22 starts for Criciuma across all competitions this season.
What formation does Criciuma use most often?
Criciuma have used a 3-4-3 in 4 of their 11 matches this season.
Which Criciuma goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Airton has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Criciuma this season, starting 11 matches.
Which Criciuma defender has started the most this season?
Rodrigo has made the most starts as defender for Criciuma this season, starting 22 matches.
Which Criciuma midfielder has started the most this season?
Jhonata Robert has made the most starts as midfielder for Criciuma this season, starting 19 matches.
Which Criciuma forward has started the most this season?
Diego Goncalves has made the most starts as forward for Criciuma this season, starting 17 matches.
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