Maringá and Santa Cruz face each other on Saturday 09.12.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie C 2026 match. The game will take place at Maringá's home ground, the Estádio Regional Willie Davids.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Maringá Futebol Clube and Santa Cruz Futebol 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 Maringá vs Santa Cruz
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Maringá preview
Maringá heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie C: in 20 matches, Maringá Futebol Clube secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dogão's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 15 victories so far.
Maringá has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 55 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Brazil Serie C, resulting in an average of 1.65 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Caique Calito Fernandes Costa, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Edison Custodio dos Santos has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Maringá has conceded 30 goals in the Brazil Serie C (an average of 1.5 per game) and 42 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.35 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santa Cruz preview
Santa Cruz comes into the game with 20 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie C. They have secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 21 were netted in the Brazil Serie C, with an average of 1.05 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.13.
Coral Snake's offensive system is led by Diego De Souza Quirino, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ronald Sant'anna Rodrigues. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 37 goals in 39 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.
Head to head: Maringá vs Santa Cruz
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Maringá
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W D L |
2 |
| Home | W L W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | W W D D W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 44% | 45% |
| Goals | 3.15 | 3.67 | 2.73 |
| Scored | 1.65 | 1.78 | 1.55 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.89 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 56% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 22% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 15% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 22% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.81 | 2.1 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 1.06 | 1.6 |
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Away | D D W W W |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 0.8 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 40% | 10% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 50% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.41 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.25 | 1.78 |
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