Passo Fundo-RS and Santa Cruz-RS face each other in an official match of the 2026 A2 Gaucho season. The game takes place at Estádio Vermelhão da Serra on Wednesday, 19/08/2026, at 23:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Esporte Clube Passo Fundo vs Futebol Clube Santa Cruz, 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 Passo Fundo-RS vs Santa Cruz-RS

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👉 Our prediction is: Passo Fundo-RS win or draw

Our top betting tip is Passo Fundo-RS to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Passo Fundo-RS, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Passo Fundo-RS losing to Santa Cruz-RS. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Passo Fundo-RS's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Passo Fundo-RS and Santa Cruz-RS, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Tricolor of the Plateau preview

Passo Fundo-RS comes into the match having played 5 games in the A2 Gaucho so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Passo Fundo-RS's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the A2 Gaucho, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Passo Fundo-RS is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 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 0 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 0.

The Rooster preview

On the other hand, Santa Cruz-RS comes into the match having played 5 games in the A2 Gaucho so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.8 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws, and 0 losses.

Santa Cruz-RS's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the A2 Gaucho, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.8.

The offence system of Santa Cruz-RS is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.4 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 0.4.

Head to head: Passo Fundo-RS vs Santa Cruz-RS

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

Home Team

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Passo Fundo-RS

Brazil - Gaucho 2

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D W W

2.2

Home D W L W D

1.6

Away W D W L D

1.6

Away Team

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Santa Cruz-RS

Brazil - Gaucho 2

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D D

1.8

Home W W D W D

2.2

Away D D D W L

1.2

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Published on 19 August 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 19 August 2026, at 20:05
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.