Cuiabá vs Operário | Prediction | Brazil Serie B | 20/08
Brazil - Brazil Serie B
Cuiabá and Operário face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio José Fragelli (Arena Pantanal) on Thursday, 20/08/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cuiabá 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.
APWin predictions for Cuiabá vs Operário
The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 2.61
Confidence
68%
Last updated: 15-08-2026
APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
The match between Cuiabá and Operário has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.
Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.
That's why we're going with BTTS.
Our prediction is: Operário to win
Take Operário lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.
Indeed, we are tipping Operário to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 3.35 to win. We see Operário matching up well with Cuiabá, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.
Dourado preview
Cuiabá comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.32 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 15 draws, and 9 losses.
Cuiabá's attack has scored 28 goals during this period. Out of this total, 19 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 0.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.85.
The offence system of Cuiabá is led by Vinicius Peixoto Trindade da Silva as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, João Pedro Vilardi Pinto, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.77 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.
- 20/10/2026LondrinaCuiabáL1020/10/2026Serie BLondrina
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Cuiabá1 - 0L - 11/10/2026CuiabáAvaíL0111/10/2026Serie BCuiabá
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Avaí0 - 1L - 07/10/2026Vila NovaCuiabáD0007/10/2026Serie BVila Nova
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Cuiabá0 - 0D - 03/10/2026CuiabáPonte PretaW2003/10/2026Serie BCuiabá
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Ponte Preta2 - 0W - 27/09/2026CRBCuiabáL3027/09/2026Serie BCRB
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Cuiabá3 - 0L
Fantasma preview
On the other hand, Operário comes into the match having played 22 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.59 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses.
Operário's attack has scored 48 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.36 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.
The offence system of Operário is led by Gabriel Boschilia as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 10 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 30 goals with an average of 1.36 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 44 goals conceded in 39 matches, resulting in an average of 1.13.
- 17/10/2026América MineiroOperárioL1017/10/2026Serie BAmérica Mineiro
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Operário1 - 0L - 11/10/2026OperárioGoiásL0211/10/2026Serie BOperário
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Goiás0 - 2L - 07/10/2026OperárioBotafogo-SPL1207/10/2026Serie BOperário
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Botafogo-SP1 - 2L - 02/10/2026JuventudeOperárioL3002/10/2026Serie BJuventude
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Operário3 - 0L - 26/09/2026OperárioCearáD2226/09/2026Serie BOperário
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Ceará2 - 2D
Head to head: Cuiabá vs Operário
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cuiabá
Home
Operário
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.321.59
- 27%Wins45%
- 41%First to Score45%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.861.36
- Conceded/game0.771.36
- xG1.411.48
- xGA1.071.51
Trends
- 36%Both Score59%
- 41%Clean Sheet36%
- 45%Failed to Score18%
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