Itapirense and Rio Preto face each other on Saturday 03.21.2026, at 18:00 (UK Time), in a A3 Paulista 2026 match. The game will take place at Itapirense's home ground, the Estádio Municipal Coronel Francisco Vieira (Chico Vieira).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sociedade Esportiva Itapirense and Rio Preto Esporte 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 Itapirense vs Rio Preto

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

APWin Prediction

1st Half Over 0.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Itapirense to win

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

Itapirense's strong form this season, particularly at home, is hard to overlook, as are Rio Preto'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: Both teams to score

The match between Itapirense and Rio Preto has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

Itapirense preview

Itapirense heads into the match with the following record in the A3 Paulista: in 14 matches, Sociedade Esportiva Itapirense secured 2 victories, 3 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.64 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Little Red One's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.

Itapirense has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 14 were scored in the A3 Paulista, resulting in an average of 1 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, Itapirense has conceded 25 goals in the A3 Paulista (an average of 1.79 per game) and 25 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.79 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Rio Preto preview

Rio Preto comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the A3 Paulista. They have secured 7 victories, 5 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses.

Rio Preto Esporte Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the A3 Paulista, with an average of 1.64 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.64.

The Alligator'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 13 goals with an average of 0.93 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 13 goals in 14 matches, averaging 0.93 per match.

Head to head: Itapirense 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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Itapirense

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L L W D

0.64

Home L D D L L

0.71

Away L L W L L

0.57

Away Team

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Rio Preto

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

1.86

Home W W W W D

2.43

Away L W W L D

1.29

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Published on 21 March 2026, at 05:26 Last updated on 21 March 2026, at 05:26
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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