Operário and Criciúma face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie B season. The game takes place at Estádio Germano Krüger (Estádio de Vila Oficinas) on Monday, 25/05/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube vs Criciúma 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 Operário vs Criciúma

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Defensive solidity should prove to be a major factor in this matchup. Both teams' backlines are rock solid, so scoring chances will be hard to come by.

As such, there is decent value to be had in betting 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Operário and Criciúma, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Criciúma has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Fantasma preview

Operário comes into the match having played 9 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.

Operário's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.04.

The offence system of Operário is led by Gabriel Boschilia as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Diniz Dall Antonia, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.

Tigre preview

On the other hand, Criciúma comes into the match having played 9 games in the Brazil Serie B so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.

Criciúma's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie B, averaging 1.11 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.41.

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, Romarinho, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 23 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.05.

Head to head: Operário vs Criciúma

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

Home Team

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Operário

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W D

0.8

Home L W D D D

1.2

Away L L L D W

0.8

Away Team

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Criciúma

Brazil - Serie B

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D W L

1.2

Home D W W D W

2.2

Away D D L L W

1

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Published on 21 May 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 21 May 2026, at 20:09
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.