Maranhão and Central SC face each other on Saturday 08.16.2025, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Serie D 2025 match. The game will take place at Maranhão's home ground, the Estádio Governador João Castelo Ribeiro Gonçalves.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maranhão and Central SC, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Maranhão vs Central SC

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Maranhão vs Central SC to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Maranhão to win

In all honesty, there is no other result we can foresee for this match other than Maranhão to win outright, which is our betting tip.

Maranhão's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Central SC's shaky overall results and performances of late. And we expect the two sides to play true to form when they meet for their upcoming match.

Maranhão preview

Maranhão heads into the match with the following record in the Serie D: in 16 matches, Maranhão secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.38 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Maranhão's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.

Maranhão has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 44 goals, of which 22 were scored in the Serie D, resulting in an average of 1.38 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Jean de Melo Pereira, who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Jean de Melo Pereira has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, Maranhão has conceded 15 goals in the Serie D (an average of 0.94 per game) and 28 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.78 per match in the 2025 campaign.

Central SC preview

Central SC comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Serie D. They have secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.88 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 9 draws, and 6 losses.

Central SC's attack has been highly effective, scoring 26 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Serie D, with an average of 1.13 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.04.

Central SC's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 0.56 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 18 goals in 25 matches, averaging 0.72 per match.

Head to head: Maranhão vs Central SC

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Home Team

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Maranhão

Brazil - Serie D

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W L

1.38

Home W W W W D

1.88

Away L W L D D

0.88

Away Team

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Central SC

Brazil - Serie D

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D D D

1.88

Home W D W W W

2

Away D D D W D

1.75

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