Santa Cruz and Maranhão face each other on Saturday 08.15.2026, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Brazil Serie C 2026 match. The game will take place at Santa Cruz's home ground, the Estádio José do Rego Maciel (Arruda).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Santa Cruz Futebol Clube and Maranhão Atlético Clube, 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 vs Maranhão
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Santa Cruz preview
Santa Cruz heads into the match with the following record in the Brazil Serie C: in 16 matches, Santa Cruz Futebol Clube secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.56 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Coral Snake's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 14 victories so far.
Santa Cruz has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Brazil Serie C, resulting in an average of 1.06 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Diego De Souza Quirino, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ronald Sant'anna Rodrigues has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Santa Cruz has conceded 13 goals in the Brazil Serie C (an average of 0.81 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Maranhão preview
Maranhão comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Brazil Serie C. They have secured 5 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.31 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
Maranhão Atlético Clube's attack has been highly effective, scoring 30 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Brazil Serie C, with an average of 0.81 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.88.
Quadricolor's offensive system is led by Emerson Freitas dos Anjos, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jorge Wanderson da Silva Rocha. The midfielder has contributed with 1 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 40 goals in 34 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.
Head to head: Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L W W W |
2 |
| Home | L W L D W |
1.4 |
| Away | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.29 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 0.57 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 14% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 43% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 43% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 43% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.25 | 1.77 |
Maranhão
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W L D |
1.6 |
| Home | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Away | D D D D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.13 | 1.38 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 1.25 | 0.38 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 63% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 13% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 38% | 75% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 63% | 13% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.56 | 1.89 |
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