Juventude v Operário-PR: watch, kick-off, line-ups | OneFootball

Juventude and Operário-PR face off in a decisive head-to-head clash for the top spots in the table on Friday night (2), in a match valid for the 31st round of the 2026 Brazilian Série B Championship. The ball starts rolling at 8:45 PM (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.

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Jaconero begins the round in third place with 53 points, just one behind leaders Vila Nova, and is counting on the strength of its fans and the tournament’s best defense to move into first place.

Meanwhile, Fantasma sits in 8th place with 48 points, riding a seven-match unbeaten run and aiming to break definitively into the promotion G-4.

Where to watch Juventude vs Operário-PR

Juventude: Focused on the Lead and Defensive Solidity

Owner of the least-conceded defense in the championship with only 19 goals allowed in 30 rounds, Juventude comes in motivated after beating América-MG 1-0 away from home in the last round. The result ended a brief run of two straight defeats and put the Caxias do Sul side back into second place.

Coach Maurício Barbieri returns to the touchline after serving a suspension. At Alfredo Jaconi, the team boasts an excellent record with an average of 2.07 points per game, relying on midfielder Raí Silva (5 goals and 3 assists) and the experience of Alan Kardec to break through the Paraná side’s defense.

Probable Lineup

Operário-PR: Riding a 7-Match Unbeaten Run

Operário-PR is enjoying a strong spell under coach Luizinho Lopes. After overcoming a turbulent period at the start of the second half of the season, the team has put together seven matches without defeat in the competition, highlighted by a 2-0 away win over Criciúma and a recent 2-2 draw against Ceará.

With 36 goals scored throughout the championship and an average of 1.36 points per away match, Fantasma will try to keep up its habit of surprising opponents away from Ponta Grossa. The team’s standout player has been midfielder Vinícius Diniz, who has scored 6 goals in Série B.

Probable Lineup

Head-to-Head Record and Match Statistics

Officiating Crew

Match Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Juventude vs Operário-PR

What time is the Juventude vs Operário-PR match?

The match will be played this Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:45 PM (Brasília time).

Where can I watch Juventude vs Operário-PR live?

The match will be broadcast live via streaming on Disney+, X Sports, and SportyNet.

Where will the match be played?

The clash will take place at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.

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