Verdict: Operario win
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Two sides who are seeking their own respective Serie B boosts late on Monday night, Operario will welcome Chapecoense to the Germano Kruger.
Operario
Starting with the hosts, while Operario might have opened May in the midst of a real Serie B purple patch, Rafael Guanaes’ men have come crashing back down to earth in some style. Making an immediate return to losing ways last time out as they slumped to a toothless 1-0 defeat away at Volta Redonda, the Parana-based outfit have lost three of their previous four appearances and they have come tumbling down the table. Mustering just a single win from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions, the former Tombense boss will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. Despite their extended rut, Operario will take plenty of positives from their success at the Germano Kruger. Last seen win front of their own supporters claiming a much-welcomed 2-0 victory against Novorizontino on June 23rd, Monday’s hosts are unbeaten in their previous six consecutive matchups in Parana.
Operario Team News
Picking up what was a costly late booking against Volta Redonda last week, Colombia midfielder Juan Zuluaga will serve a one-match suspension here. Likewise, yet to make a single Serie B appearance so far this season and still sidelined with a long-term muscle issue, ex-Avai star Jean Lucas will not feature on Monday night.
Returning from a knock last week and making a cameo appearance off the bench, one-time Sao Paulo striker Ademilson should get some more minutes under his belt. Still waiting to open his Serie B account, Vinicius Mingotti could lose his place from the start.
Chapecoense
As for the visitors, while Chapecoense might have secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Ferroviaria on June 16th, the Big Green find themselves in an almost identical position to Monday’s opponents. Suffering a spectacular last-gasp at home against Goias last week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 defeat, Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s men have lost consecutive Serie B outings for the first time since the start of April. Likewise, losing three of their previous four outings, the former Avai boss has also seen his squad show a string of issues away from the Areana Conda. Last seen on their travels getting hit with a 1-0 loss against Botafogo, Monday’s guests have lost each of their previous three showdowns on the road by an aggregate score of 4-1. It should also be highlighted, Dal Pozzo’s camp have collected just a single point from their last five matchups outside of Santa Catarina.
Chapecoense Team News
Shown a second-half red card against Goias last week, 27-year-old Victor Caetano will serve a one-match suspension here. Likewise, not featuring over the past six weeks and still sidelines with a muscle issue, former Vasco striker Getulio will once again miss out on Monday night.
Making his Chapecoense debut last week, veteran goalkeeper Rafael Santos should keep his spot between the sticks. Despite smelling for a spot on the bench against Goias, former Vila Nova defender Eduardo Doma could be handed a full recall.
Operario vs Chapecoense Key Factors to Consider
- When Operario and Chapecoense last met back in October, Monday’s hosts collected a dramatic 3-2 win in Parana.
- In fact, Operario are unbeaten in all of their previous five meetings against the Verdao across all competitions (four wins, one draw).
- Despite their recent issues, Operario are unbeaten in all of their previous six straight showdowns on home soil.
- Chapecoense have lost their previous three consecutive matchups away from the Arena Conda by an aggregate score of 4-1.
- Likewise, the Big Green have mustered just a sole point from their last five Serie B away fixtures.
Conclusion
While Operario might find themselves in the midst of their worst rut since opening up the 2025 campaign, Monday’s hosts will be excited to make a return to Parnana here. Unbeaten in all of their last six straight showdowns in front of their own supporters, Guanaes’ side will also be excited by a dominant record against the Verdao. Including an action-packed 3-2 win when they welcomed Chapecoense to the Germano Kruger back in October, they are unbeaten in all of their last five meetings across all competitions. With the Big Green losing all of their previous three matchups outside of Santa Catarina by an aggregate score of 4-1, we are backing a home victory here.
Verdict: Operario win
Best Odds: 17/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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