Criciúma vs Operário PR — match summary
Brazil · Serie B · kick-off 23 Sept 2026 05:30
Full time · score 0-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Criciúma 51 · Operário PR 38
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Criciúma 33 · Operário PR 42
Shots on target 3-2 · corners 17-2 · possession 67-33
NextGOAL tip: Under 2.25 · 3 stars
The last meeting in May ended in a 1-1 draw, but the situation has changed heading into this rematch, with only 3 points separating the two sides in the Serie B promotion race. Criciúma are coming off a 0-4 defeat in their latest outing, but they boast a solid defense at this ground, keeping clean sheets in 8 of their 14 matches and conceding an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Meanwhile, although Operário PR are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, they generally adopt a cautious approach on their travels. Criciúma are expected to push forward on the attack to regain their home form, while Operário PR will sit deep and patiently await counter-attacking opportunities.