Maranhão and Itabaiana face each other on Sunday 08.23.2026, at 22:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie C 2026 match. The game will take place at Maranhão's home ground, the Estádio Governador João Castelo (Castelão).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maranhão Atlético Clube and Associação Olímpica de Itabaiana, 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 Maranhão vs Itabaiana
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Maranhão preview
Maranhão heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie C: in 17 matches, Maranhão Atlético Clube secured 6 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.41 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Quadricolor's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Maranhão has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Brazil Serie C, resulting in an average of 0.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emerson Freitas dos Anjos, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jorge Wanderson da Silva Rocha has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, Maranhão has conceded 15 goals in the Brazil Serie C (an average of 0.88 per game) and 40 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.14 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Itabaiana preview
Itabaiana comes into the game with 17 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie C. They have secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 12 wins, 10 draws, and 14 losses.
Associação Olímpica de Itabaiana's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Brazil Serie C, with an average of 0.76 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.94.
Tremendous of the Mountains's offensive system is led by Rodrigo Alves da Cruz, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Elimar Lucas Pascoal Silvestre. The forward has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 1.24 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 39 goals in 36 matches, averaging 1.08 per match.
Head to head: Maranhão vs Itabaiana
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Maranhão
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Away | W D D D D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 22% |
| Goals | 1.71 | 2.13 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 0.82 | 1.25 | 0.44 |
| Conceded | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 41% | 63% | 22% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 13% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 53% | 38% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 63% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.8 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.56 | 2.01 |
Itabaiana
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D W W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D W L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 24% | 25% | 22% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.13 | 1.89 |
| Scored | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.78 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.38 | 1.11 |
| Both Teams to Score | 35% | 38% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 38% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 38% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 38% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.59 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.19 | 1.9 |
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