Operário-PR vs Athletic: Where to Watch Live, Lineups & Match Details
Find out where you can watch live coverage of the Serie B match between Operário-PR and Athletic.
Key Points
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Time: 19:30 (Brasilia Time)
- Venue: Estádio Germano Krüger, Ponta Grossa, Paraná
- Broadcast: ESPN/Disney+
Background
The game will be played in the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship's second division (Serie B). Both teams have been struggling recently: - Operário-PR has gone five games without winning, including four consecutive losses. - Athletic, meanwhile, hasn't won in six matches, drawing four times and losing twice.
This encounter is crucial for both sides. For Operário-PR, it's an opportunity to climb up the table and secure a place in the promotion play-offs. They currently sit tenth, just six points behind sixth-place Atlético-GO. On the other hand, Athletic needs three points to ensure they avoid relegation from Serie B. With seven points separating them from the first team in the drop zone, their position remains precarious.
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Probable Line-ups
Operário-PR
Elias; Maguinho, Joseph, Cuenú, Gabriel Feliciano; Índio, Zuluaga, Vinicius Diniz, Boschilia; Berto, Caio Dantas. Coach: Alberto Valentim.
Athletic
Luan Polli; Jhonatan Silva, Lucas Belezi, Jhan Pool; Diogo Batista, João Miguel, Yago Santos, Enzo; Kauan Rodrigues, Carlinhos, Max. Coach: Alex de Souza.
Questions and Answers
What channel is broadcasting the match?
ESPN/Disney+ will broadcast the match live.
When does the match start?
The match starts at 19:30 Brasilia Time on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Who are the coaches of both teams?
Alberto Valentim leads Operário-PR while Alex de Souza manages Athletic.
