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Floresta vs Santa Cruz prediction & analysis

71%
Footrivo pick

Under 2.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.41 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓

7/10Rating
1.33Odds
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Value bet: Santa Cruz to win @ 3.00 – our chance 39% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultSanta Cruz to win ✗39% · @3.00
Double chanceEither team to win ✗73% · @1.36
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.44
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗15% · fair 6.69

Floresta vs Santa Cruz preview and prediction

The match

The Serie C sees Floresta take on Santa Cruz on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 21:00 (WAT). Floresta are 3rd with 5 points from 6 games, while Santa Cruz sit 2nd on 11 points.

Form guide

Floresta's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Santa Cruz 0–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Santa Cruz's last 5: WWWDW Most recently they beat Floresta 1–0 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 0.3 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 20 September 2026, finished Santa Cruz 1–0 Floresta.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 1.9 goals: 0.9 for Floresta and 1.0 for Santa Cruz. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Floresta 0–0 Santa Cruz. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Floresta34%fair 2.92 · @2.38
Draw27%fair 3.71 · @2.70
Santa Cruz39%fair 2.58 · @3.00
1.88Expected goals
0.90Floresta xG
0.98Santa Cruz xG
48%Both score
29%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–015%
0–115%
1–014%
1–113%
0–27%
1–27%

From our goals model: Floresta 0.9 – 1.0 Santa Cruz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultSanta Cruz to win ✗39%2.583.00 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✗73%1.371.36
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✗52%1.931.44
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓55%1.821.73
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71%1.411.33
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓87%1.151.10
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗51%1.94–
Half-time / full-timeHT Draw / FT Draw ✗23%4.30–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗15%6.69–

Form

Floresta – last 6

LWLWWW
20 Sep@ Santa Cruz0–1L
12 Sep@ Botafogo PB1–0W
6 Sepvs Maringá0–1L
29 Augvs Ituano2–0W
22 Aug@ Volta Redonda2–1W
16 Augvs Anápolis1–0W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Santa Cruz – last 6

WWWDWL
20 Sepvs Floresta1–0W
12 Sep@ Maringá1–0W
6 Sepvs Botafogo PB1–0W
29 Aug@ Anápolis1–1D
22 Augvs Caxias2–0W
15 Augvs Maranhão0–1L
1.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
0%Over 2.5

Head to head

20 Sep 2026Santa Cruz v Floresta1–0
Floresta vs Santa Cruz head-to-head page →

Serie C table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Botafogo PB191036+933
2Brusque19955+632
3Ferroviária19865+730
4Maringá19865+230
5Floresta19865+230
6Inter De Limeira19865+230
7Paysandu19928-129
8Santa Cruz19856+529
9Ypiranga-RS19856+329
10Guarani Campinas19775+1028
11Figueirense19775-328
12Maranhão19766+127
13Amazonas19757-226
14Caxias19676+125
15Ituano19649-322
16Volta Redonda196310-1221
17Barra19568021
18Anápolis195410-519
19AO Itabaiana194510-1317
20Confiança193412-913

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Floresta vs Santa Cruz?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win Floresta vs Santa Cruz?

On our numbers Floresta have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Santa Cruz 39%.

How many goals will there be in Floresta vs Santa Cruz?

We expect about 1.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Floresta vs Santa Cruz?

Our predicted score is Floresta 0–0 Santa Cruz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.9 goals in total.

When is Floresta vs Santa Cruz?

Floresta vs Santa Cruz (Serie C) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.