Serie B
Criciúma vs Operário PR
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 - 23:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
Criciúma vs Operário PR Prediction & Stats - Serie B 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Criciúma vs Operário PR carries real history into this round of the Serie B.
The two sides meet on 21/09 (Monday) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, 23:30 (UK time).
Read the Criciúma vs Operário PR prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Criciúma vs Operário PR
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Criciúma vs Operário PR call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 19-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Criciúma the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie B odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Criciúma Preview
Criciúma reach this fixture 28 match into their Serie B. Here is where Criciúma Esporte Clube stand:
In this competition
13 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost
1.68 points per game
28 scored, at 1 a game
25 conceded, at 0.89 a game
Criciúma Esporte Clube, season-wide
13 won, 8 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcelo Hermes, 4 goals
Most assists: Marcelo Hermes, 2 assists
Recent results — Criciúma
13/09/2026 15:00
08/09/2026 20:00
04/09/2026 18:30
30/08/2026 17:00
23/08/2026 17:30
Operário PR: how they are travelling
Operário PR come in 28 matches into their Serie B.
Here is what Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube have produced:
In this competition
12 won, 8 drawn, 8 lost
1.57 points per game
39 scored, at 1.39 a game
36 conceded, at 1.29 a game
Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube, season-wide
15 won, 9 drawn, 9 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Gabriel Boschilia, 12 goals
Most assists: Antonio Mikael Rodrigues Brito, 4 assists
Recent results — Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube
15/09/2026 18:30
09/09/2026 19:30
06/09/2026 10:00
31/08/2026 18:30
23/08/2026 17:00
The head-to-head favours Operário PR
Operário PR have generally come out ahead of Criciúma Esporte Clube in their recent meetings.
From 9 match(es):
Operário PR: 6 win(s)
Criciúma: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Criciúma vs Operário PR prediction.
Form comparison Criciúma vs Operário PR
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.68 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.36 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.65 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.22 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Operário PR
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
D
|
1.57 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.79 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.36 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.64 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.34 | 1.8 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Criciúma and Operário PR have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Operário PR has proven to be a tough opponent for many sides, even in away games. As they head to Estádio Heriberto Hülse to face Criciúma, our recommended bet is Operário PR to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
While Operário PR securing all three points wouldn’t be shocking given their recent form, taking at least a draw seems like a very realistic outcome.
Fixture information - Criciúma vs Operário PR
Match: Criciúma vs Operário PR
Competition: Serie B
Date: Monday, 21/09/2026
Kick-off: 23:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Heriberto Hülse
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Stats
The statistics for Criciuma vs Fantasma that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.22
League: 2.34
Both Teams to Score
47%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
68%
League: 69%
Over 2.5+
39%
League: 43%
Cards
5.78
League: 4.93
Corners
10.5
League: 10.46
Home Team
Criciúma
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
L
L
|
1.68 |
| Home |
L
W
L
W
D
|
2 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.36 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.65 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.22 | 1.43 |
Away Team
Operário PR
Brazil - Serie B
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
D
|
1.57 |
| Home |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.79 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
L
|
1.36 |
| 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% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.64 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.34 | 1.8 |
Corners
11.17 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Criciúma received +10% more corners than Operário PR in the Serie B
10.14 / Match
Atlético GO
(5)
Juventude
(10)
Cuiabá
(4)
CRB
(6)
Fortaleza
(10)
Botafogo SP
(8)
Goiás
(9)(2)
Náutico
(0)
CRB
(3)
Londrina
(1)
Fortaleza
(5)
Vila Nova
(9)
Cuiabá
(6)
Avaí
Cards
2.36 / Match
+9% Cards / Match
Operário PR received +9% more cards than Criciúma in the Serie B
2.57 / Match
Atlético GO
(3)
Juventude
(3)
Cuiabá
(2)
CRB
(2)
Fortaleza
(2)
Botafogo SP
(3)
Goiás
(5)(4)
Náutico
(3)
CRB
(6)
Londrina
(1)
Fortaleza
(3)
Vila Nova
(2)
Cuiabá
(1)
Avaí
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+39%
Operário PR is +39% better in terms of goals scored
1.39 / Match
Atlético GO
(0)
Juventude
(0)
Cuiabá
(2)
CRB
(1)
Fortaleza
(0)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Goiás
(1)(3)
Náutico
(3)
CRB
(2)
Londrina
(1)
Fortaleza
(0)
Vila Nova
(0)
Cuiabá
(1)
Avaí
Goals Conceded
0.89 / Match
+31%
Operário PR condeded +31% more goals than Criciúma
1.29 / Match
Atlético GO
(4)
Juventude
(2)
Cuiabá
(0)
CRB
(2)
Fortaleza
(2)
Botafogo SP
(1)
Goiás
(0)(3)
Náutico
(0)
CRB
(1)
Londrina
(1)
Fortaleza
(0)
Vila Nova
(1)
Cuiabá
(2)
Avaí
Serie B Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vila Nova
|
29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 51 | 1.76 |
| 2 |
Fortaleza
|
29 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 9 | 51 | 1.76 |
| 3 |
Novorizontino
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 49 | 27 | 22 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 4 |
Juventude
|
29 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 31 | 19 | 12 | 50 | 1.72 |
| 5 |
Criciúma
|
28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 47 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
Atlético GO
|
29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 36 | 27 | 9 | 46 | 1.59 |
| 7 |
CRB
|
29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 41 | 1 | 45 | 1.55 |
| 8 |
Sport Recife
|
29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 44 | 1.52 |
| 9 |
Operário PR
|
28 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 36 | 3 | 44 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
Goiás
|
29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 42 | 1.45 |
| 11 |
São Bernardo
|
29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 41 | 1.41 |
| 12 |
Athletic Club
|
29 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 34 | 31 | 3 | 41 | 1.41 |
| 13 |
Cuiabá
|
28 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 27 | 22 | 5 | 40 | 1.43 |
| 14 |
Náutico
|
28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35 | 33 | 2 | 38 | 1.36 |
| 15 |
Ceará
|
29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 31 | 37 | -6 | 35 | 1.21 |
| 16 |
Botafogo SP
|
29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 36 | -4 | 32 | 1.1 |
| 17 |
Avaí
|
29 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 30 | 38 | -8 | 30 | 1.03 |
| 18 |
Londrina
|
29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 39 | 41 | -2 | 28 | 0.97 |
| 19 |
América Mineiro
|
29 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 49 | -28 | 17 | 0.59 |
| 20 |
Ponte Preta
|
29 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 17 | 62 | -45 | 13 | 0.45 |
Odds
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