Francana and Rio Preto face each other in an official match of the 2026 A3 Paulista season. The game takes place at Estádio Municipal Dr. José Lancha Filho (Lanchão) on Wednesday, 04/03/2026, at 22:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Associação Atlética Francana vs Rio Preto Esporte 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 Francana vs Rio Preto

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APWin Prediction

Double Chance: Francana or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Francana win or draw

Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Francana or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.

Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Francana not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Rio Preto to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.

Associação Atlética Francana preview

Francana comes into the match having played 10 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 0.7 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 1 draws, and 7 losses.

Francana's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.8.

The offence system of Francana is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 14 goals with an average of 1.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.4.

The Alligator preview

On the other hand, Rio Preto comes into the match having played 10 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.7 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses.

Rio Preto's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offence system of Rio Preto is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 10 matches, resulting in an average of 1.1.

Head to head: Francana vs Rio Preto

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

Home Team

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Francana

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.2

Home L L W W L

1.2

Away D L L L L

0.2

Away Team

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Rio Preto

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W L D

2

Home W W D W D

2.2

Away W L D D D

1.2

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Published on 4 March 2026, at 06:45 Last updated on 22 April 2026, at 20:01
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