Rafael Nogueira
CRB welcome third-placed Sao Bernardo to the Estádio Rei Pelé in a matchup that carries real weight in the Série B standings. The visitors sit just one point behind the top two with a +9 goal difference, the best among the top four, while CRB are marooned in 12th place, nine points off third. What makes this fixture genuinely interesting is the contrast in form: CRB have won four of their last six across all competitions, but Sao Bernardo have gone unbeaten in their last six, with three wins and three draws. Striker Mikael has been the standout performer for the hosts, netting four goals in five recent outings, while Hyoran drives Sao Bernardo’s attacking transitions with eight shots and consistent pressing activity across four appearances.
Hot stat: CRB have scored nine goals in their last five matches, the most of any team in this fixture, averaging 1.8 goals per game, with Mikael directly responsible for four of them.
| 🏆 Tournament: | Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 2026, Regular Season |
| 🏟 Venue: | Estádio Rei Pelé, Maceio |
| 🗓️ Date: | 07.06.2026 |
| ⏰ Time: | 21:00 CEST |
CRB vs Sao Bernardo Prediction
The bookmakers strongly favor CRB at home, pricing them at around 1.79, and the 53% win probability reflects their home advantage at Rei Pelé. CRB have been prolific recently, scoring nine goals in five games, and their 4-2-3-1 setup gives Mikael and Luiz Phellype the freedom to press high and create volume. Sao Bernardo, though, have not lost in six straight matches and concede very little, keeping their goals-against tally to just eight in eleven league games.
We predict a CRB win, but the margin is unlikely to be wide. Sao Bernardo’s defensive discipline, particularly through Jemerson and Pará at the back, limits opponents effectively, and their unbeaten run is no accident. CRB’s higher foul count (64 fouls in five matches vs Sao Bernardo’s 51) and 20 yellow cards indicate an aggressive, physical style that could work in their favor at home but also invites set-piece danger for the visitors. Sao Bernardo commit fewer fouls and maintain better discipline with only nine yellows, suggesting they will frustrate rather than open up. With Sao Bernardo’s compact shape and CRB’s attacking momentum, a low-scoring home win is the most likely scenario.
- Best bet: CRB to win
- Value pick: Under 2.5 goals
- Corners lean: Over 8.5 corners, given CRB’s 26 corners in five matches
| 🔥Hot Tip: | CRB to win & Under 2.5 Goals |
| ⚽Total Goals: | Under 2.5 |
| 💥Both Teams To Score: | No |
| 🎯Total Corners: | Over 8.5 |
Team Analysis
CRB have found real momentum heading into this match. Over their last five games, Eduardo Barroca’s side beat Sport Recife 2-1, hammered Operario PR 3-0, drew 0-0 with Fortaleza, thrashed Ponte Preta 4-2, then dropped points with a 0-2 loss to Cuiaba in their most recent outing. That defeat to Cuiaba was an anomaly against a side that had been struggling, and it was sandwiched by otherwise strong performances. Mikael’s four goals and Pedro Castro’s two contributions from midfield show that CRB generate genuine threat through multiple channels. Their 89 total shots in five matches reflects an aggressive, forward-oriented approach, and 26 corner kicks suggest they press wide and create set-piece situations consistently.
Sao Bernardo’s recent record is defined by resilience rather than dominance. Ricardo Catalá’s team drew 1-1 with Novorizontino in their last match, a result that continues a pattern of sharing points against mid-table opposition. Before that, they beat Atletico Goianiense 1-0, drew 1-1 with America MG, beat Londrina PR 3-1, and drew 1-1 with SER Caxias. Only the Londrina result showed a convincing multi-goal performance. Their attacking output is noticeably lower than CRB’s, with just 45 total shots in five matches, but their defensive solidity, 35 interceptions and just eight goals conceded in eleven league games, compensates. Pablo Dyego, Daniel Amorim, and Pedro Vitor have each scored once recently, spreading the goal-scoring responsibility across the squad rather than relying on a single striker.
Most Recent Head-to-Head Matches
| Statistic | CRB | Sao Bernardo |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 9 | 6 |
| Total shots | 89 | 45 |
| Free kicks | 2 | 2 |
| Corner kicks | 26 | 18 |
| Total fouls | 64 | 51 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 35 |
| Offsides | 7 | 8 |
🚨Check out our dedicated CRB vs Sao Bernardo stats page for more info.
Possible Starting Lineups
CRB Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Vitor Caetano
- DF: Diogo Hereda da Silva, Fabio Alemão, Henri Marinho dos Santos, Lucas Lovat
- MF: Patrick de Lucca, Pedro Castro, Daniel Sampaio Simões
- FW: Dadá Belmonte, Mikael, Luiz Phellype Luciano Silva
CRB line up in a 4-2-3-1 shape with Vitor Caetano in goal, who has made 18 saves across five appearances. Henri Marinho dos Santos anchors the left side of defence with 14 interceptions, the highest among CRB’s defenders. Pedro Castro and Patrick de Lucca form a solid central midfield pairing, combining passing volume with defensive cover. Mikael is the name to watch: four goals and a free kick goal in five matches make him CRB’s primary attacking threat, and he leads the team’s shot count with 20 attempts. Luiz Phellype provides a secondary focal point up front, while Dadá Belmonte offers creativity and pressing from the right channel.
Sao Bernardo Possible Starting Eleven
- GK: Alex Alves
- DF: Pará, Jemerson, Mário Sérgio Valerio
- MF: Foguinho, Hyoran, Marcão Silva, Romisson
- FW: Pablo Dyego, Daniel Amorim, Pedro Vitor Ferreira da Silva
Sao Bernardo set up in a 4-2-3-1 as well, with Alex Alves in goal after making 11 saves in four appearances. Jemerson brings experience and aerial presence to the backline, pairing with Pará who contributes five interceptions in four games. Hyoran is the most active player going forward for the visitors, registering eight shots and consistent pressing activity, making him the creative engine in the number ten role. Pablo Dyego and Daniel Amorim have each scored once recently and offer directness in the final third. Pedro Vitor Ferreira da Silva carries the highest shot volume among Sao Bernardo forwards with six attempts, and his three offsides suggest he tests the defensive line aggressively.
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Sao Bernardo. Source: Official Facebook. Edited photo
TipsGG Match Prediction
CRB enter this match with more firepower and the home crowd at Rei Pelé, and the stats back that up: 89 shots, 26 corners, and nine goals in five recent games are numbers that reflect a team with genuine offensive momentum. Sao Bernardo, sitting third in the Série B table, are not here to concede cheaply. Their six-match unbeaten run and a goal difference of +9 in eleven league games show a team that manages games well and picks their moments. We predict a narrow CRB win, perhaps 1-0 or 2-1, with Mikael the most likely scorer. The under 2.5 goals market and the corner over 8.5 line both carry value based on how these sides have played in recent weeks.
