REF’s picks

Sport Recife carry the home advantage at Ilha do Retiro and have enough attacking quality to edge a tight contest against Criciúma. Backing the hosts with a small handicap covers the frequent tight scorelines in this fixture while leaning on their stronger overall table standing.

1. 1Sport Recife hold home advantage at Ilha do Retiro where they typically push the tempo.
2. 2Criciúma arrive in solid form with four wins in their last five matches, making them a stubborn opponent.
3. 3Recent head-to-head meetings show a tendency for draws and narrow outcomes, introducing a risk of a stalemate.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.