Criciuma welcome Operario Ferroviario on Saturday, Sep 19 at 5:00 PM in a Serie B fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Criciuma come into this fixture drawing too many games (3D in last 5). Operario Ferroviario travel in mixed form (2W 1D 2L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Criciuma face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Operario Ferroviario have won 6 of 9 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Criciuma a slight edge, but Operario Ferroviario are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.