Criciúma v Operário: where to watch, line-ups in Serie B | OneFootball

Criciúma vs. Operário face off this Tuesday (22), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Heriberto Hülse Stadium in Criciúma, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Série B Championship. The match was originally scheduled for last Monday, the 21st, but was postponed due to heavy rain in the city. This direct clash brings together a Santa Catarina side in need of a response and a Paraná team boosted by an unbeaten run.

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Context and current form of the teams

Criciúma, coached by Eduardo Baptista, are going through a poor spell in the competition: just one win in their last five rounds, with four defeats in that stretch, including the most recent 4-0 loss to Atlético-GO.

Operário, meanwhile, under Luizinho Lopes, are unbeaten in their last five matches, drawing with Vila Nova and Fortaleza, beating Londrina and CRB, as well as earning a dramatic 3-3 draw with Náutico, when the team scored twice in stoppage time. Only three points separate the two sides in the table.

Current standings situation

Criciúma sit fifth in Série B with 47 points. Operário are in eighth place with 44 points and could move into the top six with a win.

Where to watch and match information

Criciúma

Criciúma have an important boost: Fellipe Mateus, one of the team’s top scorers in the championship, returns after serving a suspension and is expected to strengthen the attack in front of the home crowd.

Probable lineup

Operário

After the comeback against Náutico, the tendency is for Luizinho Lopes to keep the core of the team for the visit to Heriberto Hülse. Defensive midfielder Matheus Trindade returns to the holding role, taking the place of Moraes, who is suspended.

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Unavailable: Moraes (suspended).

Probable lineup

Head-to-head history between Criciúma and Operário

The most recent meeting between the clubs took place in May 2026 in Série B, when Operário and Criciúma drew 1-1.

Refereeing team

Referee: Lucas Guimaraes Rechatiko Horn - RS Assistants: Eduardo Goncalves da Cruz - MS and Juarez de Mello Junior - RS Fourth official: Fernando Henrique de Medeiros Miranda - SC VAR: Adriano Barros Carneiro - MA

Match facts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Criciúma vs. Operário

What time is the match between Criciúma and Operário?

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The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (22).

Where to watch Criciúma vs. Operário?

The match will be broadcast on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ via streaming.

What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?

In the most recent meeting, in May 2026, Operário and Criciúma drew 1-1.

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