Santa Cruz and Náutico face each other in an official match of the 2026 A1 Pernambucano season. The game takes place at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel on Sunday, 25/01/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Santa Cruz vs Náutico, based on 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 vs Náutico

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APWin Prediction

Náutico Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Náutico to win

Santa Cruz vs Náutico is a tough match to call, with both teams looking so comparable in our evaluations. But despite the disadvantage of being the away side, we are picking Náutico to win on the 1X2 market.

We find Náutico's odds to win outright to be quite good value as the away side. Their away numbers suggest they have the ability to pull off a surprise at Estádio Iberê Ferreira de Souza.

Santa Cruz preview

Santa Cruz comes into the match having played 0 games in the A1 Pernambucano so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

Santa Cruz's attack has scored 7 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the A1 Pernambucano, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.75.

The offense system of Santa Cruz is led by José Renato da Silva Junior as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian defender has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Pedro Henrique Vieira Costa, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Náutico preview

On the other hand, Náutico comes into the match having played 4 games in the A1 Pernambucano so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Náutico's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the A1 Pernambucano, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.86.

The offense system of Náutico is led by Paulo Sérgio Luiz de Souza as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Vinicius Rodrigues Adelino dos Santos, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 7 matches, resulting in an average of 0.29.

Head to head: Santa Cruz vs Náutico

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Santa Cruz

Brazil - Pernambucano 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W D D

1

Home W W W L D

2

Away L L D D D

0.6

Away Team

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Náutico

Brazil - Pernambucano 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W W

3

Home W W W W W

3

Away W W W W W

3

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Published on 25 January 2026, at 07:43 Last updated on 2 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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