Overview
- Criciúma defeated Vila Nova 2-0 at Estádio Heriberto Hülse on Saturday with goals from Fellipe Mateus and Marcelo Hermes.
- The victory moved Criciúma to 36 points at the top of the Série B table and pushed Vila Nova down to fourth place.
- Terra's match report updates Criciúma's unbeaten run to 13 Série B games, revising earlier pre-match figures that conflicted on the streak's length.
- Pre-match personnel shifts carried into the game, with goalkeeper Airton ruled doubtful and Pedro starting for Criciúma while Vila Nova missed injured forward Ryan and suspended André Luís.
- Bookmakers had installed Criciúma as the favorite with heavy betting interest across result and player markets, and the match was shown on ESPN and Disney+.