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

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APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

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👉 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.

Fantasma preview

On the other hand, Operário comes into the match having played 21 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 16 wins, 12 draws, and 10 losses.

Operário's attack has scored 47 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.

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 28 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 42 goals conceded in 38 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.

Head to head: Cuiabá vs Operário

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Cuiabá

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D L L

1

Home D L W D W

1.6

Away W D L D L

1

Away Team

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Operário

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W D

0.8

Home L L W W W

1.8

Away L D W W L

1.4

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Published on 16 August 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 16 August 2026, at 20:05
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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