Operário vs Fortaleza Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 26 Apr 2026
Série B Betting Preview: Operário vs Fortaleza
Operário host Fortaleza, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Sunday 26 April.
We’ll chance Fortaleza +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Operário. A win delivers a payout at -119 although a draw would still land a return.
Operário Ferroviário were beaten in their last Série B game and this was on the road. Vila Nova claimed a 2-1 victory.
On Thursday night, Operário drew 0-0 when hosting Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil.
Fortaleza beat Criciúma in their previous game, making it three consecutive victories. It was a 3-2 home win.
The last outing involving Fortaleza saw them triumph 2-1 at home to CRB in the Copa do Brasil.
| Série B | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Fortaleza |
13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15:14 | 21 |
| 9 |  Operário |
13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15:17 | 19 |
Operário vs Fortaleza Prediction & Betting Tips
Explore our best Operário vs Fortaleza picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Match Prediction
Fortaleza look a quality wager for this Série B encounter and we can bet the away team at -119 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.
The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Série B stats.
Key Operário vs Fortaleza league stats:
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 54.3% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
There’s the opportunity to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the bet. It means a riskier wager but a bigger potential return from the available odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our prediction for the correct score is Fortaleza to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +550. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Welliton Silva de Azevedo (Fortaleza) can be wagered at +370 to find the net. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Fortaleza with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, one or both teams drawing a blank combined with Welliton Silva de Azevedo (Fortaleza) to score at any time.
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Operário vs Fortaleza Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Favourites Operário Ferroviário are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Série B clash. The +130 about them triumphing means a 43% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. If you’re interested in wagering Fortaleza, you can get +245 for the underdog.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Operário can be backed at -182 or alternatively Fortaleza are on offer at +128.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -159.
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There’s the chance to back Gabriel Souza da Silva at +600 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
Operário League Stats
Fortaleza League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Operário this season are Pablo (2), Gabriel Boschilia (1), Vinicius Diniz (1)
- Top Assistors for Operário this season are Aylon (1), Gabriel Boschilia (1), Mikael Doka (1)
Operário vs Fortaleza Lineups & Team News
The Operário vs Fortaleza team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed Série B lineups and current injury news.
Previous Operário Lineups
Previous Fortaleza Lineups
Operário Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Luizinho Lopes
Fortaleza Player Stats & Squad
Série B Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sao Bernardo | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 20:10 | 25 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 18:12 | 25 |
| 3 | Sport Recife | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 16:8 | 24 |
| 4 | Fortaleza | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 21 |
| 5 | Novorizontino | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 6 | Criciúma | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15:11 | 21 |
| 7 | Náutico | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 18:14 | 20 |
| 8 | Juventude | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13:8 | 19 |
| 9 | Operário | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 10 | Cuiabá | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 9:6 | 19 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 15:13 | 19 |
| 12 | Goiás | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13:18 | 18 |
| 13 | Atlético GO | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:15 | 17 |
| 14 | Ceará | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:15 | 17 |
| 15 | CRB | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 16 | Botafogo SP | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:13 | 13 |
| 17 | Londrina | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15:22 | 11 |
| 18 | Avaí | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 14:20 | 10 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10:25 | 8 |
| 20 | América | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10:24 | 6 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventude | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9:1 | 14 |
| 2 | Vila Nova | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10:5 | 14 |
| 3 | Fortaleza | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12:7 | 13 |
| 4 | Sport Recife | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Criciúma | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8:4 | 12 |
| 6 | Operário | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 12 |
| 7 | Goiás | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 12 |
| 8 | Ceará | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:9 | 11 |
| 9 | Novorizontino | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6:5 | 10 |
| 11 | Cuiabá | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 10 |
| 12 | Sao Bernardo | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7:5 | 9 |
| 13 | Náutico | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6:5 | 9 |
| 14 | Atlético GO | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:9 | 9 |
| 15 | Botafogo SP | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:7 | 8 |
| 16 | CRB | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11:10 | 6 |
| 17 | Avaí | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 18 | Londrina | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 5 |
| 19 | Ponte Preta | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5:11 | 5 |
| 20 | América | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4:11 | 1 |
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