Operário PR vs Athletic Club Predictions

Team Form & Recent Performances

Operário PR

• 2025 Record: 9W, 7D, 9L in Serie B (34 points, 12th); 2024 Serie B 19th with 7W, 11D, 14L

• Latest Result: Won 2-1 vs. Cuiabá (September 14, 2025), drew 1-1 vs. Sport Recife (September 27, 2025)

• Home Form: 5W, 4D, 3L in 12 Serie B home games (20 goals scored, 8 conceded)

Operário PR are mid-table, showing resilience with a 2-1 home win over Cuiabá, where Vinicius Alessandro Mingotti and Rodrigo Farofa scored, maintaining 50% possession. Their 1-1 draw against Sport Recife highlighted defensive solidity. At Estádio Germano Krüger, they average 1.67 goals scored and 0.67 conceded per game, with a strong home record. Over their last five games (2W, 2D, 1L), they’ve scored 7 goals and conceded 5. No major injuries reported, with a fully fit squad under Rafael Silva Guanaes. Their 48% possession and 3.5 shots on target per game reflect a pragmatic, counter-attacking style.

Athletic Club

• 2025 Record: 2W, 0D, 10L in Serie B (6 points, 19th); 2024 Serie C 2nd (promoted)

• Latest Result: Lost 2-0 vs. Amazonas (September 20, 2025), lost 2-1 at Novorizontino (September 13, 2025)

• Away Form: 1W, 0D, 5L in 6 Serie B away games (4 goals scored, 12 conceded)

Athletic Club are struggling near the bottom, with a poor run of three consecutive losses. Their 2-0 loss to Amazonas saw only one shot on target despite 59% possession, highlighting offensive struggles. The 2-1 defeat at Novorizontino showed some fight but defensive lapses. Away, they average 0.67 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, reflecting a weak road record. Over their last five games (0W, 0D, 5L), they’ve scored 2 goals and conceded 12. No major injuries reported, but their 1.23 goals per game average underscores attacking woes. Their 49% possession and 3.2 shots on target per game suggest limited creativity.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: No direct H2H prior to 2025; first competitive meeting was June 14, 2025

• Recent Meeting: June 14, 2025—Athletic Club 0-1 Operário PR (Serie B)

• Key Trend: Operário won the only H2H; match had under 2.5 goals, with no both teams to score (BTTS); first H2H at Estádio Germano Krüger

Operário PR’s 1-0 win at Estádio Joaquim Portugal in June 2025, with Rodrigo Farofa scoring, marked their first competitive clash with Athletic Club. The low-scoring encounter (1.0 goal) aligns with Athletic Club’s trend of failing to score in 7 of their last 10 matches and Operário’s defensive solidity at home (0.67 goals conceded). Operário’s home strength (5W in 12) meets Athletic Club’s away struggles (1W in 6), favoring the hosts in a likely low-scoring affair.

Key Players to Watch

Operário PR

• Vinicius Alessandro Mingotti (FWD): 5 goals in Serie B; scored vs. Cuiabá, a key threat.

• Rodrigo Farofa (FWD): 3 goals in Serie B; scored in June 2025 H2H, dangerous on counters.

• Rafael Santos (GK): 3 clean sheets in Serie B, 70% save rate; vital for home clean sheets.

Athletic Club

• Arnaldo Francisco da Costa Neto (FWD): 7 goals in Serie B; team’s top scorer, critical for any attacking output.

• Yuri Antonio Costa da Silva (MID): 3 assists in Serie B; key playmaker in midfield.

• Glauco (GK): 2 clean sheets in Serie B, 65% save rate; essential against Operário’s attack.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Operário PR’s 4-2-3-1, under Rafael Silva Guanaes, relies on Mingotti and Farofa’s finishing, with Gabriel Boschilia and Ronald in midfield, averaging 48% possession and 3.5 shots on target per game. They’ll exploit Athletic Club’s 2.0 goals conceded away with quick counters, leveraging their defensive strength (0.67 conceded at home). Athletic Club’s 4-3-3, led by Cícero Júnior, depends on da Costa Neto’s pace and Yuri’s creativity, with Sidimar anchoring defense, averaging 49% possession and 3.2 shots on target. Their lack of productivity (0.67 goals per away game) and defensive issues make them vulnerable to Operário’s home press. Estádio Germano Krüger’s 10,000 fans will amplify Operário’s intensity. Betting trends favor Operário at 1.85 odds, with under 2.5 goals at 1.54, reflecting their home dominance and Athletic Club’s scoring struggles.