Rio Branco-AC and Santa Cruz-AC face each other on Sunday 03.22.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a A1 Acreano 2026 match. The game will take place at Rio Branco-AC's home ground, the Arena da Floresta.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Rio Branco Football Club (AC) and Santa Cruz Futebol Clube (AC), 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 Rio Branco-AC vs Santa Cruz-AC
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Rio Branco-AC preview
Rio Branco-AC heads into the match with the following record in the A1 Acreano: in 9 matches, Rio Branco Football Club (AC) secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.89 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Big Star's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 5 victories so far.
Rio Branco-AC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 17 goals, of which 17 were scored in the A1 Acreano, resulting in an average of 1.89 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Rio Branco-AC has conceded 11 goals in the A1 Acreano (an average of 1.22 per game) and 11 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.22 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Santa Cruz-AC preview
Santa Cruz-AC comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the A1 Acreano. They have secured 4 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.6 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.
Santa Cruz Futebol Clube (AC)'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 12 goals during this period. Of that total, 12 were netted in the A1 Acreano, with an average of 2.4 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.4.
Santa Cruz Esporte Clube (Acre)'s offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 2 goals in 5 matches, averaging 0.4 per match.
Head to head: Rio Branco-AC vs Santa Cruz-AC
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rio Branco-AC
Brazil - Acreano
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D L W |
1.89 |
| Home | D L W L |
1 |
| Away | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 25% | 80% |
| Goals | 3.11 | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Scored | 1.89 | 0.75 | 2.8 |
| Conceded | 1.22 | 1.75 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 22% | 0% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 0% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 0.76 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.31 | 1.32 | 1.31 |
Santa Cruz-AC
Brazil - Acreano
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W W |
2.6 |
| Home | D W W |
2.33 |
| Away | W W |
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 3.33 | 2 |
| Scored | 2.4 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.4 | 0.67 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 80% | 67% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 33% | 33% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.14 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
0.67 | 0.65 | 0.73 |
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