Náutico and Santa Cruz face each other in an official match of the 2026 A1 Pernambucano season. The game takes place at Estádio Eládio de Barros Carvalho (Aflitos) on Sunday, 22/02/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Clube Náutico Capibaribe 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 Náutico vs Santa Cruz
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Náutico Win
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Náutico comes into the match having played 0 games in the A1 Pernambucano so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.
Náutico's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the A1 Pernambucano, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.75.
The offence system of Náutico is led by Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 0.38.
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On the other hand, Santa Cruz comes into the match having played 0 games in the A1 Pernambucano so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses.
Santa Cruz's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the A1 Pernambucano, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.35.
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 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 20 goals conceded in 17 matches, resulting in an average of 1.18.
Head to head: Náutico vs Santa Cruz
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Náutico
Brazil - Pernambucano 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.63 |
| Home | L W W |
2 |
| Away | W W W W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 88% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.33 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0.33 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 63% | 67% | 60% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.95 | 2.04 | 1.9 |
|
xGA
|
0.99 | 0.78 | 1.12 |
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Pernambucano 1
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W L W |
1.6 |
| Home | L W W L W |
2 |
| Away | W L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.67 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.83 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.83 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 30% | 0% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 67% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.57 | 1.74 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.75 | 1.37 | 2.22 |
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