Criciúma v Avaí: how to watch, line-ups and Clássico guide | OneFootball

Criciúma vs Avaí face each other this Sunday (27), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), at Heriberto Hülse Stadium, in Criciúma, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Série B Championship. The traditional Clássico das Feras brings together two opposite goals: Tigre is fighting to return to the top flight, while Leão da Ilha is trying to avoid relegation to Série C.

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Team context and current form

Criciúma, suddenly led by Umberto Louzer, has been inconsistent in the competition and is looking to establish itself in the race for promotion after its most worrying result of the second half of the season: a 4-0 thrashing suffered away to Atlético-GO in the September 13 round, and a 2-0 home defeat against Operário.

Avaí, meanwhile, is going through a delicate spell, inside the relegation zone, and faces a historic struggle to pick up points away against its Santa Catarina rival, which makes Leão’s mission even more complicated in this reunion.

Current Situation in the Table

Criciúma sits sixth in Série B with 47 points, directly battling for a spot in the top flight. Avaí is in 17th place, inside the relegation zone, with 30 points.

Where to Watch and Match Information

Criciúma

Tigre is counting on the support of its fans at Heriberto Hülse to build a positive run and move closer again to the competition’s top four.

Probable Lineup

Avaí

In a delicate position in the table, Avaí needs a positive away result to move clear of the relegation zone, but faces a historically difficult record against Criciúma.

Probable Lineup

Head-to-Head Record

Avaí and Criciúma have already faced each other 203 times in history, with a favorable record for Leão da Ilha, which has 64 wins in the head-to-head matchup.

Officiating Crew

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Criciúma vs Avaí

What time is the Criciúma vs Avaí match?

The match starts at 11 a.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (27).

Where to watch Criciúma vs Avaí?

The broadcast will be on ESPN and Disney channels.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In 203 matches played in history, Avaí holds the advantage, with 64 wins in the overall record of the Santa Catarina derby.

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