Cuiaba have had a poor start to the Serie A season, posting a record of 0W-1D-5L. On matchday No. 7, Cuiaba will visit Criciuma, as they seek a first win of the campaign. Will our AI-powered algorithm predict a Cuiaba victory?
The last time these teams met was the 2019 Serie B season. A lot has changed since then. That season, Cuiaba claimed four points from six on offer.
Treinamento técnico e tático de hoje ⚽️ 📷 Celso da Luz | CEC#ctdotigre pic.twitter.com/IOmHqo0UAJ— Criciúma E.C. (@CriciumaEC) June 6, 2024
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A positive result in round 7 could see Cuiaba kick start the campaign. However, getting a result won’t be easy.
Criciuma have not fared much better this season. They are 16th in the standings, with five points. However, Criciuma have played only four times in Serie A, the fewest of any club.
The Tigers are coming off a 2-1 loss to Palmeiras, which was their first defeat of the season. Draws against Juventude and Atletico MG were followed by a 4-0 victory over Vasco da Gama. Criciuma have a goal difference of +3 thanks to seven goals scored and four conceded.
Cuiaba haven’t just failed to win a game this season, but they have failed to score goals. Yes, Cuiaba has scored zero goals in six games. Meanwhile, the defence has allowed 11 goals to opponents. It is the third-most goals allowed in Serie A.
Criciuma have not won playing at home in 2024. The team picked up one point from two matches, scoring two goals and conceding three times. Criciuma failed to win 13 of their last 14 matches
Cuiaba may feel confident of getting a point on the road. However, Cuiaba have not won or scored away from home in 2024. Their two road matches ended in defeats by a combined score of 5-0. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Cuiaba's last three games in Serie A.
Criciuma are led in goals by Fellipe Mateus and Matheusinho. The duo has combined for four goals – scoring two goals apiece. Former Premier League player, Yannick Bolaise, is the team’s chief creative player.
Bolasie, who played for Everton and Crystal Palace, has two assists. The winger has also scored one goal in Serie A for Criciuma.
A win for Criciuma would take them to 13th in the table. A victory for the Tigers is exactly what our algorithm has predicted. Cuiaba, on the other hand, will slump to another loss, and fail to score once more.
Our score prediction is for a 2-0 win for Criciuma. Bolasie could play a major role in the Tigers getting the win.