Imperatriz and Maranhão face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Nordeste season. The game takes place at Estádio Frei Epifânio D'Abadia on Wednesday, 08/04/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Sociedade Imperatriz de Desportos vs Maranhão Atlético 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 Imperatriz vs Maranhão

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Double Chance: Imperatriz or Draw

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

As the odds and the statistics clearly indicate, Imperatriz is the superior side in this matchup. They play an aggressive attacking style that puts pressure on their opponents. We expect more or less the same gameplan at home against Maranhão, which should result in a fast start.

That is why we are tipping Imperatriz to win the first half in the half-time market.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Imperatriz and Maranhão, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Maranhão has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

Steel Horse preview

Imperatriz comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses.

Imperatriz's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 0.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.54.

The offence system of Imperatriz is led by Artur Carlos do Nascimento Bernardino as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Francisco Jeovane de Sousa Camelo, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 13 matches, resulting in an average of 1.08.

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On the other hand, Maranhão comes into the match having played 2 games in the Copa do Nordeste so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.

Maranhão's attack has scored 16 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Copa do Nordeste, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Maranhão is led by Emerson Freitas dos Anjos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jean de Melo Pereira, who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 2.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.06.

Head to head: Imperatriz vs Maranhão

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

Home Team

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Imperatriz

Brazil - Copa do Nordeste

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L W

0.8

Home L L D D L

0.4

Away D L W L D

1

Away Team

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Maranhão

Brazil - Copa do Nordeste

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L L L

0.2

Home D L L D L

0.4

Away L L W W L

1.2

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Published on 8 April 2026, at 18:27 Last updated on 8 April 2026, at 18:27
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