Grêmio vs Criciúma Prediction: Gremio can't fail

Grêmio and Criciúma are still fighting to avoid relegation and will meet in a postponed match from Round 5. The home team defeated Flamengo 3-2 and has climbed a few places to 12th with 31 points. However, the clubs in the bottom half of the table are very close, and Grêmio is only three points above the relegation zone. The Gaúchos must win their next game, as Criciúma has 29 points, so it's a direct opponent.

Flamengo's coach, Tite, decided to field a secondary team in the last round, and Grêmio didn't waste the opportunity, winning 3-2. The Tricolor started the game well at the Arena do Grêmio and took the lead through Cristaldo in the 12th minute. Matheus Gonçalves equalized in the 25th minute after a good reaction from Flamengo. The game was level at half-time, but in the 55th minute, Braithwaite showed his goalscoring instinct to make it 2-1. Carlinhos received a red card three minutes later, and the Mengão was down to ten players. From then on, things became simpler for Grêmio, who scored a third goal in the 83rd minute through Diego Costa's header. Flamengo didn't give up, and Felipe Teresa scored in the 90th minute to make the final score 3-2. It was a vital win for Grêmio, who will take on Criciúma with greater confidence.

The Tiger fought until the last minute against Athletico-PR but was ineffective, and the game ended 0-0. Mycael, Athletico's 20-year-old goalkeeper, was the man of the match and saved his team, stopping all of Criciúma's shots. The Catarinenses haven't won in three games and are just one point above the relegation zone. A month ago, Criciúma lost 1-0 at home to Grêmio, historically a tricky opponent for the Coalmen. In the 31 games between the two clubs, Criciúma has won 8 and lost 16, so it's the underdog in the upcoming match.

Although the match is not decisive, it is meaningful for Grêmio and Criciúma, as both are fighting to avoid relegation. There are several reasons to consider Grêmio the favorite. The Gaúchos play at home, defeated Flamengo in the previous round, and also beat Criciúma away a month ago. In the Brasileirão, there are many unpredictable results, and of course, something unexpected can happen at the Arena do Grêmio, but I will bet on the home team winning.