Maringá and Santa Cruz face each other in an official match of the 2026 Brazil Serie C season. The game takes place at Estádio Regional Willie Davids on Saturday, 23/05/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Maringá Futebol Clube vs Santa Cruz Futebol 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 Maringá vs Santa Cruz
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Maringá Win
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Maringá comes into the match having played 7 games in the Brazil Serie C so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses.
Maringá's attack has scored 39 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie C, averaging 2.43 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.17.
The offence system of Maringá is led by Edison Custodio dos Santos as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Lucas Oliveira Gomes Bonifácio, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 2.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 30 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 1.67.
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On the other hand, Santa Cruz comes into the match having played 7 games in the Brazil Serie C so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 5 draws, and 11 losses.
Santa Cruz's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the Brazil Serie C, averaging 0.86 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.12.
The offence system of Santa Cruz is led by Diego De Souza Quirino as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Pedro Henrique Vieira Costa, who has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.04.
Head to head: Maringá vs Santa Cruz
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Maringá
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W L L |
1.2 |
| Home | L W L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 50% | 67% |
| Goals | 5 | 5.25 | 4.67 |
| Scored | 2.43 | 2.25 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 2.57 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 75% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 2.17 | 1.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.08 | 1.8 |
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Home | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Away | W L L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.57 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 0.86 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 67% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.24 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.01 | 1.83 |
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