Santa Cruz vs Maranhão | Prediction | Brazil Serie C | 15/08
Brazil - Brazil Serie C
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
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
Under 2.5 Goals
Market: Under 2.5 Goals · @ 1.53
Confidence
59%
Last updated: 16-08-2026
The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.
Our prediction is: Santa Cruz win or draw
The home team is usually a safe bet in the Double Chance market, and that is no different in the upcoming match. Our top tip is to bet a Santa Cruz win or draw against Maranhão.
Our analysis of Santa Cruz points to them being the superior side, which is why they have a strong chance to win the match outright. And with the added benefit of needing only a draw at home against Maranhão, their chances of cashing in the 1X Double Chance bet grow even stronger.
Our prediction is: Both teams to score
Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.
So let's hope that Santa Cruz and Maranhão both find the back of the net.
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.
- 10/10/2026Botafogo-PBSanta CruzL1010/10/2026Serie CBotafogo-PB
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Santa Cruz1 - 0L - 03/10/2026Santa CruzMaringáD1103/10/2026Serie CSanta Cruz
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Maringá1 - 1D - 26/09/2026FlorestaSanta CruzD1126/09/2026Serie CFloresta
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Santa Cruz1 - 1D - 20/09/2026Santa CruzFlorestaW1020/09/2026Serie CSanta Cruz
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Floresta1 - 0W - 12/09/2026MaringáSanta CruzW0112/09/2026Serie CMaringá
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Santa Cruz0 - 1W
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.
- 29/08/2026FigueirenseMaranhãoL2129/08/2026Serie CFigueirense
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Maranhão2 - 1L - 23/08/2026MaranhãoItabaianaW4123/08/2026Serie CMaranhão
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Itabaiana4 - 1W - 15/08/2026Santa CruzMaranhãoW0115/08/2026Serie CSanta Cruz
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Maranhão0 - 1W - 09/08/2026MaranhãoBrusqueW2109/08/2026Serie CMaranhão
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Brusque2 - 1W - 25/07/2026FerroviáriaMaranhãoD0025/07/2026Serie CFerroviária
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Maranhão0 - 0D
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
Home
Maranhão
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.561.31
- 44%Wins31%
- 50%First to Score38%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.060.81
- Conceded/game0.810.94
- xG1.211.49
- xGA1.541.72
Trends
- 44%Both Score44%
- 25%Clean Sheet31%
- 31%Failed to Score56%
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