Confiança and Santa Cruz face each other on Saturday 04.18.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie C 2026 match. The game will take place at Confiança's home ground, the Estádio Estadual Lourival Baptista (Batistão).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Associação Desportiva Confiança (SE) and Santa Cruz Futebol Clube, 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 Confiança vs Santa Cruz

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

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👉 Our prediction is: Confiança to win

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

Confiança's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Santa Cruz'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.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between Confiança and Santa Cruz.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Confiança preview

Confiança heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie C: in 1 matches, Associação Desportiva Confiança (SE) secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Dragon's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.

Confiança has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 21 goals, of which 0 were scored in the Brazil Serie C, resulting in an average of 0 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Wendel Silva Alves, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Weriton Luiz Gutierre has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Confiança has conceded 1 goals in the Brazil Serie C (an average of 1 per game) and 16 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.76 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Santa Cruz preview

Santa Cruz comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie C. They have secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses.

Santa Cruz Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 24 goals during this period. Of that total, 1 were netted in the Brazil Serie C, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.2.

Coral Snake's offensive system is led by Diego De Souza Quirino, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Pedro Henrique Vieira Costa. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 22 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.

Head to head: Confiança vs Santa Cruz

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

Home Team

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Confiança

Brazil - Serie C

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W L

1.4

Home L W W D L

1.4

Away D W L D L

1

Away Team

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Santa Cruz

Brazil - Serie C

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D L L W

1.4

Home W D L W L

1.4

Away L W L L L

0.6

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Published on 18 April 2026, at 07:33 Last updated on 18 April 2026, at 07:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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