Criciuma - Operario Ferroviario

The Facts

• An intriguing matchup between an upper-bracket team and a mid-table rival (ranked 5th in the Promotion ~ Serie B (Promotion ~ PlayoffsFinal) and 8th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Criciúma won 1.
• Recent results have been tough for Criciúma (last 5 matches: 1 win).
• Operário PR is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Criciúma could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
• Criciúma carries the favorite tag into this contest.
• Confirmed absences for Criciúma: Diego Goncalves (Yellow Cards).
• Confirmed absences for Operário PR: Moraes (Yellow Cards).
• Doubtful / questionable for Criciúma: Willean Lepo (Inactive).
• Doubtful / questionable for Operário PR: Pablo (Inactive).
• In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Criciúma has recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal aggregate of 7:12 (averaging 0.8:1.3 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Criciúma against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with 5:5 goals (averaging 1.3:1.3 per game).