"Getting Friday's showdown underway sat two points adrift in the relegation zone, the former CSA boss has seen his squad muster just a single victory from any of their previous six appearances - a run that stems back to July 27th. Likewise, last seen in Rio de Janeiro getting hit with a toothless 2-0 defeat against Athletic Club on August 31st, Volta Redonda have suffered consecutive Serie B losses in front of their own supporters."
"As for the visitors, although Criciuma might have lost their Serie B status last season, the Tigers have their sights firmly set on securing an immediate top-flight return. Last seen putting in another dominant performance as they clinched a 2-0 victory against Chapecoense, Eduardo Baptista's men are enjoying what has become a stellar purple patch. Signing off August with a 1-0 win away at Remo, Friday's guests have won their previous three consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 5-0."
Volta Redonda returned to winning with a 2-1 away victory at Paysandu but remain in danger, sitting two points adrift of the relegation zone with only one win in six matches. The side has failed to score at home in over 300 minutes and suffered consecutive home defeats, including a 2-0 loss to Athletic Club. Criciuma seek an immediate return to the top flight and arrive in strong form, unbeaten in recent matches with three straight wins and 13 points from five games. Criciuma have won three consecutive matches by 5-0 aggregate and can move close to the top spot.
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