Criciúma and Operário face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Heriberto Hülse (Majestoso) on Monday, 21/09/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Criciúma Esporte Clube 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.
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Criciúma comes into the match having played 28 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.68 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 19 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.
Criciúma's attack has scored 49 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.2.
The offence system of Criciúma is led by Nicolás Godinho Johann as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Marcelo Hermes, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 40 goals conceded in 41 matches, resulting in an average of 0.98.
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On the other hand, Operário comes into the match having played 28 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 18 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses.
Operário's attack has scored 57 goals during this period. Out of this total, 39 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.39 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.
The offence system of Operário is led by Gabriel Boschilia as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 12 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 36 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 50 goals conceded in 45 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Head to head: Criciúma vs Operário
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Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Home | L W L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 46% | 57% | 36% |
| Goals | 1.89 | 1.64 | 2.14 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.07 | 0.93 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.57 | 1.21 |
| Both Teams to Score | 39% | 29% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 57% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 21% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 71% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.65 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.22 | 1.43 |
Operário
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D D |
1.8 |
| Home | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Away | D W D L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.79 |
| Scored | 1.39 | 1.43 | 1.36 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.14 | 1.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 50% | 64% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 50% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| 1st to Score | 61% | 50% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.64 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.34 | 1.8 |
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