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Ceara

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L
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31 May 2026

19:00 (UTC+0)

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Operario-PR

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Ceara aim to fortify their home-field advantage against a struggling Operario-PR side currently reeling from a five-match winless streak in all competitions. While both teams are level on 13 points, the stark contrast between the hosts' league home dominance and the visitors' road woes defines this encounter.

Home Motivation

Medium

Ceara is in a mid-table position, just 4 points away from the relegation zone and 4 points away from the top 7, making this a crucial junction for their season trajectory.

Away Motivation

Medium

Operario-PR is 14th and tied on points with Ceara, but sits only 4 points above the relegation zone, placing them in a precarious position requiring immediate points.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

1.60

League Venue PPG

League venue last 10

1.00

Ceara earns significantly more points at home than Operario-PR manages to secure in away league matches

1569

Elo Rating

Season avg

1437

There is a significant quality gap of 132 points in favor of the home side

70%

League Venue Win Rate

League venue last 10

10%

Ceara has won seven of their last ten at home, while Operario-PR has won only once away in the league

1.37

xG conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.00

Operario-PR is trending at a lower xG conceded per game in recent form despite their poor results

1.40

Goals Scored at Venue

League venue last 10

0.75

Ceara has scored over double the goals at home than Operario-PR has scored in their recent league away matches

5.20

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

5.83

On a recent-form basis, Operario-PR wins slightly more corners than the hosts

Form & Streaks

Ceara have won 7 of their last 10 matches at home in Serie B (7W, 2D, 1L)

Operario-PR are currently winless in their last five matches across all competitions

Ceara is unbeaten in the last 2 head-to-head meetings with Operario-PR

Tactical Overview

While sitting 12th in the table, Ceara have been dominant in their last 10 Serie B home matches, securing 7 wins (7W, 2D, 1L). Manager Mozart Santos has publicly emphasized an aggressive home approach, which was evident in their recent 2-1 victory over Fortaleza EC. Conversely, Operario-PR is in a period of significant distress, winless in their last five matches (2W, 3D, 5L in 10 all-comps) including a heavy 6-2 defeat to Nautico Recife. Operario-PR has struggled immensely on the road, winning just one of their last 10 league away fixtures. Although Ceara must navigate absences like Vina and Vinicius Zanocelo, their defensive spine of Éder and Luiz Otávio remains intact to face a Fantasma attack that has only netted 6 goals in their last 10 league away trips.

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Based on reports

Key Players

Ceara will rely on the defensive strength of Éder and Luiz Otávio, both consistent starters at the back. In midfield, Fernandinho is expected to provide creativity and control, while Melk will be crucial for linking play and driving attacks. Goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira is a reliable presence between the posts.

Absences

Sanchez

undisclosed injury

OUT

Vinicius Zanocelo

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lucca

undisclosed injury

OUT

Vina

undisclosed injury

OUT

Pedro Henrique

undisclosed injury

OUT

Home

Key Players

Ceara will rely on the defensive strength of Éder and Luiz Otávio, both consistent starters at the back. In midfield, Fernandinho is expected to provide creativity and control, while Melk will be crucial for linking play and driving attacks. Goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira is a reliable presence between the posts.

Absences

Sanchez

undisclosed injury

OUT

Vinicius Zanocelo

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lucca

undisclosed injury

OUT

Vina

undisclosed injury

OUT

Pedro Henrique

undisclosed injury

OUT

Away

Key Players

For Operario-PR, key defensive duties will fall to José Cuenú and Mikael Doka, who are expected to anchor the defense. Gabriel Boschilia will be central to the team's creative efforts in midfield, dictating tempo and creating chances. Upfront, Aylon is a crucial attacker known for his ability to find the back of the net. Goalkeeper Vágner is a dependable last line of defense.

Absences

B. Rodrigues

undisclosed injury

OUT

Vinícius Mingotti

undisclosed injury

OUT

Hildeberto Pereira

undisclosed injury

OUT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

Referee Profile

G. Bauermann

14 matches officiated · 2026/27

average

Cards/G

5.8

avg 5.8

G. Bauermann averages 5.85 cards per game across 14 matches in all competitions this season, which is essentially in line with the league average of 5.79. Given both teams are trending at 2.61 yellow cards per game in recent-form-well below the league norm-the referee is unlikely to be the deciding factor in this match. His average strictness suggests he will let play flow unless the tactical aggression mentioned by the Ceara camp leads to increased foul counts.

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