Santa Cruz-RS and Pelotas face each other in an official match of the 2026 A2 Gaucho season. The game takes place at Estádio dos Plátanos on Wednesday, 02/09/2026, at 23:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Futebol Clube Santa Cruz vs Esporte Clube Pelotas, 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 Santa Cruz-RS vs Pelotas
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Under 2.5 Goals
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The Rooster preview
Santa Cruz-RS comes into the match having played 7 games in the A2 Gaucho so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.71 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 losses.
Santa Cruz-RS's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 7 goals were scored in the A2 Gaucho, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.
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 4 goals with an average of 0.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 4 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.57.
Big Wolf preview
On the other hand, Pelotas comes into the match having played 7 games in the A2 Gaucho so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses.
Pelotas's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the A2 Gaucho, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offence system of Pelotas 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 9 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 9 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 1.29.
Head to head: Santa Cruz-RS vs Pelotas
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 | W L W D W |
2 |
| Home | W W D W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W L D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.57 | 1.33 | 1.75 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.57 | 0.33 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 33% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.04 | 1.2 | 0.93 |
|
xGA
|
1.26 | 0.96 | 1.49 |
Pelotas
Brazil - Gaucho 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L D |
1 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L L W L L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 3 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.75 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1.25 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 0% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 1.25 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.03 | 1.42 |
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