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

Criciúma vs Operário face each other this Monday (21), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Heriberto Hülse Stadium, in Criciúma, for the 29th round of the Brazilian Série B Championship. The direct clash brings together a Santa Catarina side in need of a response and a Paraná team riding an unbeaten streak.

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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 the last five rounds, with four defeats in that stretch, including the most recent 4-0 loss to Atlético-GO.

Operário, meanwhile, under Luizinho Lopes, have not lost in five matches, with draws against Vila Nova and Fortaleza, wins over Londrina and CRB, as well as an eventful 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

Criciúma sit fifth in Série B with 47 points. Operário are in eighth place with 44 points and could move into the G-6 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 league, 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 trip to Heriberto Hülse. Defensive midfielder Matheus Trindade returns to the holding role, filling the spot of Moraes, who is suspended.

Absences: Moraes (suspended).

Probable lineup

Head-to-head: Criciúma vs Operário

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

Officiating crew

Referee: Lucas Guimaraes Rechatiko Horn - RS Assistant referees: 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 details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Criciúma vs Operário

What time is the Criciúma vs Operário match?

The match starts at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Monday (21).

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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