Santa Cruz and Sousa face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa do Brasil season. The game takes place at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel on Friday, 06/03/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Santa Cruz Futebol Clube vs Sousa Esporte Clube, 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 vs Sousa

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Santa Cruz Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Santa Cruz win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Santa Cruz's favour.

We recommend betting on Santa Cruz to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Santa Cruz vs Sousa to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Coral Snake preview

Santa Cruz comes into the match having played 0 games in the Copa do Brasil 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 7 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses.

Santa Cruz's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.

The offence system of Santa Cruz is led by Diego De Souza Quirino as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 4 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 22 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 1.16.

The Dinosaur preview

On the other hand, Sousa comes into the match having played 0 games in the Copa do Brasil 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 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.

Sousa's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Copa do Brasil, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.

The offence system of Sousa is led by Moisés Freitas Gondim as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian midfielder has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Moisés Freitas Gondim, who has contributed with 0 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 9 goals conceded in 11 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.

Head to head: Santa Cruz vs Sousa

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 - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W L W

1.2

Home L W L W W

1.8

Away L W L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Sousa

Brazil - Copa do Brasil

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D D W

1.6

Home L W W L W

1.8

Away D D D L D

0.8

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Published on 6 March 2026, at 08:20 Last updated on 21 April 2026, at 20:03
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