Santa Cruz-RS and Gramadense-RS face each other on Sunday 08.16.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a A2 Gaucho 2026 match. The game will take place at Santa Cruz-RS's home ground, the Estádio dos Plátanos.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Futebol Clube Santa Cruz and Centro Esportivo Gramadense, 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 Santa Cruz-RS vs Gramadense-RS
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Santa Cruz-RS preview
Santa Cruz-RS heads into the match with the following record in the A2 Gaucho: in 4 matches, Futebol Clube Santa Cruz secured 1 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Rooster's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 1 victories so far.
Santa Cruz-RS has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 2 goals, of which 2 were scored in the A2 Gaucho, resulting in an average of 0.5 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, Santa Cruz-RS has conceded 1 goals in the A2 Gaucho (an average of 0.25 per game) and 1 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.25 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Gramadense-RS preview
Gramadense-RS comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the A2 Gaucho. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.
Centro Esportivo Gramadense's attack has been highly effective, scoring 2 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the A2 Gaucho, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.5.
Tricolor of Gramado'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 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 4 goals in 4 matches, averaging 1 per match.
Head to head: Santa Cruz-RS vs Gramadense-RS
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santa Cruz-RS
Brazil - Gaucho 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
1.8 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | D D D W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 0.75 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.25 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 1.31 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 0.99 | 1.89 |
Gramadense-RS
Brazil - Gaucho 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W L L |
0.8 |
| Home | L L D D D |
0.6 |
| Away | D W L L D |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.16 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
0.77 | 0.6 | 0.92 |
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