Bitesize Prediction: Athletic Club vs Operario – 08/07/26

Hoping to find a route into the play-off places in the early hours of Wednesday, Operario will travel to Athletic Club.

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Starting with the hosts, while Athletic Club might have spent the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, the Steel Squadron have made a string of improvements this time around. Last seen signing off June with a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Avai, Alex’s camp are dreaming of the chance to mount their own shock play-off charge this year. Gaining a reputation for their rugged approach, the Minas Geraris-based outfit have lost just one of their previous nine straight Serie B appearances – a run that stems all the way back to the end of April. With their extended flurry underlined by another 1-0 win against Fortaleza on May 30th, Athletic Club have also impressed with their rugged defensive grit. In fact, Wednesday’s hosts have not conceded more than a single strike against Serie B opposition over the past two-and-a-half months. It should also be noted, Alex’s camp have shipped just a sole strike in their last three consecutive matchups in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, putting in another impressive performance last time out as they claimed their own gritty 1-0 victory against America MG, Operario find themselves in an almost identical position to Wednesday’s opponents. Rightfully receiving a string of public plaudits and with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Bruno Pivetti’s side have won four of their previous five Serie B appearances. Laying down what was a real marker on June 21st as they stormed their way to a thumping 3-0 win away at Goias, the midweek guests will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Getting Wednesday’s battle underway with just their goal difference keeping them outside the play-off spots, Operario will also be excited by their own recent defensive steel. In fact, the Ghosts have registered back-to-back Serie B clean sheets for the first time since the end of April. In what could prove to be a real chess match in the early hours of Wednesday, chances could come at a real premium.

Bet: Both teams not to score at Athletic Club vs Operario 7/10 for Wednesday’s Serie B battle 1xBet

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