Avaí and Santa Catarina face each other in an official match of the 2026 A1 Catarinense season. The game takes place at Estádio Aderbal Ramos da Silva on Saturday, 21/02/2026, at 20:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Avaí Futebol Clube vs Santa Catarina Clube, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Avaí vs Santa Catarina

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Avaí Win

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Avaí to win the 1st half

Our top betting tip for the Avaí vs Santa Catarina match is Avaí to win the first half. While the half-time market is not one of the more well-known betting markets, it often offers better value odds than wins over 90 minutes.

We see this value in Avaí, which has been in impressive form at home and regularly gets out to quick starts. They should have a favourable matchup against Santa Catarina, who have had their share of struggles of late.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Avaí and Santa Catarina given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Leão da Ilha preview

Avaí comes into the match having played 9 games in the A1 Catarinense so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.78 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.

Avaí's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the A1 Catarinense, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.

The offence system of Avaí is led by Thayllon Roberth dos Santos Rebelo as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mauricio Garcez, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 10 goals with an average of 1.11 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 9 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.

Eagle of the High Valley preview

On the other hand, Santa Catarina comes into the match having played 9 games in the A1 Catarinense so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.44 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses.

Santa Catarina's attack has scored 14 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the A1 Catarinense, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.4.

The offence system of Santa Catarina is led by Alex dos Santos Gonçalves as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Otávio Bruno dos Santos, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 9 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 0.9.

Head to head: Avaí vs Santa Catarina

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Avaí

Brazil - Catarinense 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W L D

1.4

Home L D W W W

2

Away W W L W L

1.8

Away Team

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Santa Catarina

Brazil - Catarinense 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D W

1.4

Home W L L W W

1.8

Away D D W D L

1.2

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 04:12 Last updated on 23 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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