Guarani-RS and Santa Cruz-RS face each other on Saturday 09.19.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a A2 Gaucho 2026 match. The game will take place at Guarani-RS's home ground, the Estádio Edmundo Feix.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Esporte Clube Guarani and Futebol Clube Santa Cruz, 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 Guarani-RS vs Santa Cruz-RS
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Guarani-RS preview
Guarani-RS heads into the match with the following record in the A2 Gaucho: in 12 matches, Esporte Clube Guarani secured 3 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.17 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Indian's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Guarani-RS has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 13 goals, of which 13 were scored in the A2 Gaucho, resulting in an average of 1.08 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Guarani-RS has conceded 17 goals in the A2 Gaucho (an average of 1.42 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.42 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santa Cruz-RS preview
Santa Cruz-RS comes into the game with 12 matches played so far in the A2 Gaucho. They have secured 5 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.
Futebol Clube Santa Cruz's attack has been highly effective, scoring 11 goals during this period. Of that total, 11 were netted in the A2 Gaucho, with an average of 0.92 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.92.
The Rooster'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 7 goals with an average of 0.58 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 7 goals in 12 matches, averaging 0.58 per match.
Head to head: Guarani-RS vs Santa Cruz-RS
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Guarani-RS
Brazil - Gaucho 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Home | D L W L D |
1 |
| Away | W D L D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 17% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 1.83 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.08 | 0.5 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.42 | 1.33 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 42% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.38 | 1.25 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.48 | 1.55 |
Santa Cruz-RS
Brazil - Gaucho 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | L D W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.92 | 1.17 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 0.58 | 0.33 | 0.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 33% | 17% |
| Without Conceding | 58% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 33% | 17% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 1.16 | 0.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.19 | 0.93 | 1.46 |
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