Serie C
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB
Sun, 06 Sep 2026 - 22:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB Prediction & Stats - Serie C 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB carries real history into this round of the Serie C.
The two sides meet on 06/09 (Sunday) at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel, 22:30 (UK time).
Read the Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Santa Cruz or Draw
Last updated on 05-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Santa Cruz the side to beat, with roughly 39% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Serie C odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Santa Cruz Preview
Santa Cruz reach this fixture 19 match into their Serie C. Here is where Cobra Coral stand:
In this competition
8 won, 5 drawn, 6 lost
1.53 points per game
20 scored, at 1.05 a game
15 conceded, at 0.79 a game
Cobra Coral, season-wide
8 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Marcos André de Menezes Diniz, 2 goals
Most assists: Gabriel Gonçalves de Souza, 2 assists
Recent results — Santa Cruz
29/08/2026 16:00
22/08/2026 18:30
15/08/2026 18:30
08/08/2026 16:00
25/07/2026 16:00
Botafogo-PB: how they are travelling
Botafogo-PB come in 19 matches into their Serie C.
Here is what Botafogo-PB have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost
1.74 points per game
28 scored, at 1.47 a game
19 conceded, at 1 a game
Botafogo-PB, season-wide
10 won, 4 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Rodolfo José da Silva Bardella, 6 goals
Most assists: Anderson Luis de Carvalho, 2 assists
Recent results — Botafogo-PB
29/08/2026 16:00
22/08/2026 16:00
15/08/2026 16:00
08/08/2026 16:00
26/07/2026 17:30
The head-to-head favours Santa Cruz
Recent meetings have tended to go Santa Cruz's way against Botafogo-PB.
From 14 match(es):
Santa Cruz: 5 win(s)
Botafogo-PB: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB prediction.
Form comparison Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Away |
D
D
W
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.84 | 1.33 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 0.78 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 0.79 | 0.56 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 11% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 44% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.37 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.24 | 1.78 |
Away Team
Botafogo-PB
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
D
W
|
1.74 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.44 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.78 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 11% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.72 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.42 | 1.98 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Santa Cruz to Win
We expect Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB to end in a win for Santa Cruz.
With solid odds and the support of their home crowd, they have what it takes to get the job done.
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
With Santa Cruz and Botafogo-PB both looking to attack, this match is likely to see plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
That’s why we’re backing over 2.5 goals, a bet that wins if at least three goals are scored.
Fixture information - Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB
Match: Santa Cruz vs Botafogo-PB
Competition: Serie C
Date: Sunday, 06/09/2026
Kick-off: 22:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
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Stats
The statistics for Tricolor do Arruda vs Botafogo-PB that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.92
League: 2.27
Both Teams to Score
31%
League: 48%
Over 1.5+
57%
League: 66%
Over 2.5+
20%
League: 42%
Cards
5.99
League: 4.41
Corners
8.63
League: 10.71
Home Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
D
L
|
1.53 |
| Home |
W
L
L
W
L
|
1.44 |
| Away |
D
D
W
W
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.84 | 1.33 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 0.78 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 0.79 | 0.56 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 11% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 44% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 44% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.37 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.24 | 1.78 |
Away Team
Botafogo-PB
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
W
D
W
|
1.74 |
| Home |
D
W
W
W
W
|
2.11 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
D
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 53% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.47 | 2.44 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.78 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 44% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 44% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 16% | 11% | 20% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.72 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.42 | 1.98 |
Corners
9.52 / Match
+9% Corners / Match
Botafogo-PB received +9% more corners than Santa Cruz in the Serie C
10.37 / Match
Anápolis
(4)
Caxias
(3)
Maranhão
(6)
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(10)
Barra FC
(2)
Ituano
(1)(2)
Itabaiana
(3)
Guarani
(4)
Amazonas
(4)
Santa Cruz
(4)
Caxias
(5)
Confiança
(1)
Anápolis
Cards
2.42 / Match
+12% Cards / Match
Santa Cruz received +12% more cards than Botafogo-PB in the Serie C
2.16 / Match
Anápolis
(2)
Caxias
(2)
Maranhão
(0)
Botafogo-PB
(0)
Figueirense
(5)
Barra FC
(0)
Ituano
(0)(4)
Itabaiana
(3)
Guarani
(2)
Amazonas
(0)
Santa Cruz
(3)
Caxias
(0)
Confiança
(4)
Anápolis
Goals Scored
1.05 / Match
+40%
Botafogo-PB is +40% better in terms of goals scored
1.47 / Match
Anápolis
(1)
Caxias
(2)
Maranhão
(0)
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(0)
Barra FC
(2)
Ituano
(1)(2)
Itabaiana
(3)
Guarani
(0)
Amazonas
(2)
Santa Cruz
(2)
Caxias
(2)
Confiança
(2)
Anápolis
Goals Conceded
0.79 / Match
+21%
Botafogo-PB condeded +21% more goals than Santa Cruz
1 / Match
Anápolis
(1)
Caxias
(0)
Maranhão
(1)
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(1)
Barra FC
(1)
Ituano
(0)(0)
Itabaiana
(1)
Guarani
(0)
Amazonas
(2)
Santa Cruz
(1)
Caxias
(0)
Confiança
(0)
Anápolis
Serie C Standings
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Botafogo-PB
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Floresta
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Maringá
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Santa Cruz
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brusque
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |
Ferroviária
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |
Inter de Limeira
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |
Paysandu
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Botafogo-PB
|
19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 28 | 19 | 9 | 33 | 1.74 |
| 2 |
Brusque
|
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 22 | 6 | 32 | 1.68 |
| 3 |
Ferroviária
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 4 |
Floresta
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 5 |
Inter de Limeira
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Maringá
|
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 30 | 2 | 30 | 1.58 |
| 7 |
Santa Cruz
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 8 |
Ypiranga Erechim
|
19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 27 | 24 | 3 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 9 |
Paysandu
|
19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 27 | -1 | 29 | 1.53 |
| 10 |
Guarani
|
19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 11 |
Figueirense
|
19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 28 | 1.47 |
| 12 |
Maranhão
|
19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 1.42 |
| 13 |
Amazonas
|
19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 23 | -2 | 26 | 1.37 |
| 14 |
Caxias
|
19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 25 | 1.32 |
| 15 |
Ituano
|
19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 22 | 1.16 |
| 16 |
Barra FC
|
19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 17 |
Volta Redonda
|
19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 21 | 1.11 |
| 18 |
Anápolis
|
19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 22 | -5 | 19 | 1 |
| 19 |
Itabaiana
|
19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 17 | 0.89 |
| 20 |
Confiança
|
19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 20 | -9 | 13 | 0.68 |
Odds
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