Magallanes vs Deportes Santa Cruz | Prediction | Primera B | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 15:00

Magallanes and Deportes Santa Cruz face each other on Saturday 08.22.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Primera B 2026 match. The game will take place at Magallanes's home ground, the Estadio Municipal.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Magallanes and Deportes 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 Magallanes vs Deportes Santa Cruz

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

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.67

1.67

Confidence

79%

Last updated: 18-08-2026

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

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Magallanes vs Deportes Santa Cruz has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 1.66 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Our prediction is: Deportes Santa Cruz win or draw

Our evaluations have shown there is not much separating Magallanes and Deportes Santa Cruz overall. But given the extra betting edge that comes with the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to win the bet, we recommend taking Deportes Santa Cruz to win or draw in this match.

With odds of 1.7, there is a good deal of value on Deportes Santa Cruz to pull off a potential upset away from home against Magallanes, who have not been in the best form of late.

Magallanes preview

Magallanes heads into the match with the following record in the Primera B: in 20 matches, Magallanes secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Magallanes's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Magallanes has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 41 goals, of which 36 were scored in the Primera B, resulting in an average of 1.8 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Facundo Peraza Fontana, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Matías Poblete Vásquez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, Magallanes has conceded 35 goals in the Primera B (an average of 1.75 per game) and 50 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.92 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Deportes Santa Cruz preview

Deportes Santa Cruz comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Primera B. They have secured 3 victories, 7 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 0.8 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses.

Deportes Santa Cruz's attack has been highly effective, scoring 35 goals during this period. Of that total, 24 were netted in the Primera B, with an average of 1.2 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.35.

Deportes Santa Cruz's offensive system is led by Diego Arias, the team's top scorer this season. The chilean forward has found the back of the net 13 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Felipe Alvarado. The defender has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.8 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 42 goals in 26 matches, averaging 1.62 per match.

Head to head: Magallanes vs Deportes Santa Cruz

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

Magallanes

Home

WDWWL
VS

Deportes Santa Cruz

Away

LWDLL

Points & Results

  • 1.60
    PPG
    0.80
  • 45%
    Wins
    15%
  • 40%
    First to Score
    40%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.80
    Scored/game
    1.20
  • 1.75
    Conceded/game
    1.80
  • 1.68
    xG
    1.96
  • 1.65
    xGA
    1.61

Trends

  • 75%
    Both Score
    65%
  • 10%
    Clean Sheet
    15%
  • 20%
    Failed to Score
    30%

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Published: 19 Aug 2026
Updated: 24 Oct 2026