Portuguesa Santista and Rio Preto face each other in an official match of the 2026 A3 Paulista season. The game takes place at Estádio Ulrico Mursa on Saturday, 18/04/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Associação Atlética Portuguesa vs Rio Preto Esporte 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 Portuguesa Santista vs Rio Preto

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Portuguesa Santista and Rio Preto has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 2.93 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Portuguesa Santista vs Rio Preto to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

The Brave preview

Portuguesa Santista comes into the match having played 18 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses.

Portuguesa Santista's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 29 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 1.61 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.61.

The offence system of Portuguesa Santista 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 11 goals with an average of 0.61 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 11 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.61.

The Alligator preview

On the other hand, Rio Preto comes into the match having played 18 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses.

Rio Preto's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offence system of Rio Preto 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 14 goals with an average of 0.78 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 14 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.78.

Head to head: Portuguesa Santista vs Rio Preto

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

Home Team

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Portuguesa Santista

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L W W

2.4

Home W W W W W

3

Away W L W L W

1.8

Away Team

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Rio Preto

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W W W

2

Home L D W W W

2

Away W W L W W

2.4

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Published on 18 April 2026, at 07:33 Last updated on 18 April 2026, at 07:33
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