Match

Criciuma vs Operario-PR: prediction and stats

Serie BRegular Season - 29Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Estádio Heriberto Hülse, Criciúma, Santa Catarina

CriciumaOperario-PR

The Footlab model makes Criciuma the favourite at 42%, against 30% for a draw and 29% for Operario-PR. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Criciuma vs Operario-PR?

A very open match: only 72 Elo points separate Criciuma (1,907) and Operario-PR (1,835).

Criciuma win42 %
Draw30 %
Operario-PR win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Criciuma have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Operario-PR have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Criciuma
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Fortaleza EC(home)0-2Serie B
Aug 20, 2026Botafogo SP(away)1-1Serie B
Aug 15, 2026Goias(home)1-0Serie B
Aug 9, 2026Athletic Club(away)0-2Serie B
Jul 26, 2026Nautico Recife(home)0-0Serie B
Operario-PR
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Vila Nova(home)0-0Serie B
Aug 19, 2026Cuiaba(away)0-1Serie B
Aug 16, 2026Avai(home)1-2Serie B
Aug 7, 2026São Bernardo(home)1-3Serie B
Jul 27, 2026Atletico Goianiense(away)1-3Serie B

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Criciuma win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Operario-PR win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 24, 2026Operario-PR 1-1 CriciumaSerie B
Aug 2, 2025Operario-PR 1-0 CriciumaSerie B
Apr 5, 2025Criciuma 1-2 Operario-PRSerie B
Aug 17, 2022Criciuma 2-0 Operario-PRSerie B
May 7, 2022Operario-PR 2-0 CriciumaSerie B
Nov 5, 2019Operario-PR 1-0 CriciumaSerie B

Last archived meeting: Operario-PR vs Criciuma on May 24, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Criciuma score 1.0 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Operario-PR score 1.4 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Criciuma1.00.685/152/15
Operario-PR1.41.3410/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Criciuma sit 1st in Serie B (44 points from 24 matches) and Operario-PR sit 7th (36 points from 24 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Criciuma241284251744
7Operario-PR241068303136

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Criciuma vs Operario-PR?
The Footlab model makes Criciuma the favourite at 42%, against 30% for a draw and 29% for Operario-PR.
Where and when is Criciuma vs Operario-PR played?
Criciuma vs Operario-PR is played on September 19, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Estádio Heriberto Hülse, in the Serie B.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 41% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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