Rio Preto and Paulista face each other in an official match of the 2026 A3 Paulista season. The game takes place at Estádio Anísio Haddad (Riopretão) on Wednesday, 25/02/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Rio Preto Esporte Clube vs Paulista 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 Rio Preto vs Paulista

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Over 1.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

There is a significant gap in class and quality between Rio Preto and Paulista, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.

Paulista has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.

It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.

The Alligator preview

Rio Preto comes into the match having played 8 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses.

Rio Preto's attack has scored 11 goals during this period. Out of this total, 11 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 1.38 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.

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 10 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 10 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

The Rooster preview

On the other hand, Paulista comes into the match having played 8 games in the A3 Paulista so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.

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

Paulista's attack has scored 9 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the A3 Paulista, averaging 1.13 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.13.

The offence system of Paulista 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 7 goals with an average of 0.88 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 7 goals conceded in 8 matches, resulting in an average of 0.88.

Head to head: Rio Preto vs Paulista

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

Home Team

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Rio Preto

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D D W

1.6

Home W D W D D

1.8

Away L D D D L

0.6

Away Team

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Paulista

Brazil - Paulista A3

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W L W

1.8

Home L W W D W

2

Away W L D L L

0.8

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Published on 25 February 2026, at 06:47 Last updated on 23 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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