Santa Cruz and Maranhão face each other on Saturday 09.20.2025, at 23:30 (UK Time), in a Serie D 2025 match. The game will take place at Santa Cruz's home ground, the Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Santa Cruz and Maranhão, 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 Serie D: in 21 matches, Santa Cruz secured 11 victories, 6 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.86 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Santa Cruz's 2025 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Santa Cruz has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 42 goals, of which 27 were scored in the Serie D, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is William Augusto Alves Conserva, who has found the back of the net 1 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Thiago Galhardo has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Santa Cruz has conceded 14 goals in the Serie D (an average of 0.67 per game) and 23 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.7 per match in the 2025 campaign.
Maranhão preview
Maranhão comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Serie D. They have secured 8 victories, 8 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.52 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025 season, the team has recorded 16 wins, 14 draws, and 11 losses.
Maranhão's attack has been highly effective, scoring 50 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Serie D, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.22.
Maranhão's offensive system is led by Ryan Aparecido Lima Cassiano, the team's top scorer this season. The brazilian midfielder has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Jean de Melo Pereira. The goalkeeper has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 0.81 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 30 goals in 41 matches, averaging 0.73 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.
Home Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie D
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D D |
1.86 |
| Home | W D W W D |
2.3 |
| Away | W D D L L |
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 70% | 36% |
| Goals | 1.95 | 2.5 | 1.45 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.9 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 48% | 40% | 55% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 10% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 80% | 45% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.6 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.14 | 1.54 |
Away Team
Maranhão
Brazil - Serie D
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W D W |
1.52 |
| Home | L W W W W |
1.91 |
| Away | W D L W L |
1.1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 55% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.64 | 1.6 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.82 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 55% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 36% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 9% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 73% | 30% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.98 | 1.33 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 1.06 | 1.36 |
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