Athletic-MG and Operário face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Joaquim Portugal (Arena Sicredi) on Wednesday, 08/07/2026, at 00:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Athletic Club vs Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Athletic-MG vs Operário
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Double Chance: Athletic-MG or Draw
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Athletic-MG comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.47 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 8 wins, 12 draws, and 8 losses.
Athletic-MG's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 16 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.07 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Athletic-MG is led by Ronaldo Rodrigues Tavares as the top scorer of the season. The portuguese forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ian Luccas Baroni Boetto, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 28 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.
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On the other hand, Operário comes into the match having played 15 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses.
Operário's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.
The offence system of Operário is led by Gabriel Boschilia as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 0.97.
Head to head: Athletic-MG vs Operário
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Athletic-MG
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D W |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | L D W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.07 | 1.5 | 2.71 |
| Scored | 1.07 | 0.88 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.63 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 25% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 63% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.56 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.2 | 1.97 |
Operário
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 47% | 50% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.4 | 2.25 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.29 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 38% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 47% | 63% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 25% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 63% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.4 | 1.72 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.36 | 1.64 |
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