Serie C
Santa Cruz vs Ituano
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 - 23:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
Santa Cruz vs Ituano Prediction & Stats - Serie C 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing. Santa Cruz and Ituano meet in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on 04/07 (Saturday), at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel, at 23:30 UK time.
That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout clash.
Read the Santa Cruz vs Ituano prediction before placing your bet.
Prediction for Santa Cruz vs Ituano in the 2026 World Cup
It is all or nothing. That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout-style World Cup clash.
See our bet:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - No
Last updated on 02-07-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Santa Cruz are the favourites to win, with 43% of the odds pointing to victory.
Want to know more? See all World Cup odds and explore this and other fixtures from the biggest football tournament on the planet.
🆚 Match: Santa Cruz vs Ituano
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Saturday, 04/07/2026
🕐 Time: 23:30 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
Santa Cruz in the 2026 World Cup
Santa Cruz come into this match with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Cobra Coral:
World Cup campaign
5 win(s), 3 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s)
Average: 1.5 point(s) per match
12 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
9 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.75 per match)
Cobra Coral in 2026:
5 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 4 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Marcos André de Menezes Diniz with 2 goal(s)
Assists: Gabriel Gonçalves de Souza with 2 assists
Latest results for Cobra Coral
27/06/2026 16:00
20/06/2026 18:00
14/06/2026 10:00
31/05/2026 15:00
23/05/2026 18:30
Ituano in the 2026 World Cup
Ituano come into this clash with 12 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Ituano Futebol Clube have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
5 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s)
Average: 1.58 point(s) per match
15 goals scored in the World Cup (1.25 per match)
12 goals conceded in the World Cup (1 per match)
Ituano Futebol Clube in 2026
5 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Sostenes José Santos Salles with 3 goal(s)
Assists: Guilherme Devitte Dal Pian with 3 assists
Latest results for Ituano Futebol Clube
28/06/2026 19:30
20/06/2026 19:30
14/06/2026 15:30
30/05/2026 18:30
25/05/2026 19:00
Head-to-head record between Santa Cruz and Ituano
The two national teams have only a few recent meetings: 2 match(es) in total, which makes this 2026 World Cup fixture even more unpredictable.
Santa Cruz: 1 win(s)
Ituano: 0 win(s)
Draws: 1
Probable lineups for Santa Cruz vs Ituano
Check the probable lineups below for the Santa Cruz vs Ituano prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for Santa Cruz vs Ituano:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Santa Cruz vs Ituano is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.05 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
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Stats
The statistics for Tricolor do Arruda vs Ituano FC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.2
League: 2.28
Both Teams to Score
44%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
70%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 43%
Cards
6.3
League: 4.86
Corners
10.77
League: 10.64
Home Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
L
D
W
L
W
|
1.4 |
| Away |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 40% | 43% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 1.4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.14 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 0.6 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 20% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 40% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 40% | 29% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.32 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.23 | 1.93 |
Away Team
Ituano
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
L
W
|
1.58 |
| Home |
D
D
W
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
L
W
L
D
|
0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 42% | 67% | 17% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 1.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.33 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.17 | 1.83 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 17% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 42% | 83% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.56 | 1.69 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.33 | 1.89 |
Corners
10 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Ituano received +11% more corners than Santa Cruz in the Serie C
11.08 / Match
Paysandu
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(10)
Brusque
(3)
Ferroviária
(3)
Maringá
(7)
Volta Redonda
(3)
Inter de Limeira
(0)(6)
Maranhão
(10)
Figueirense
(7)
Itabaiana
(4)
Caxias
(4)
Botafogo-PB
(7)
Guarani
(7)
Confiança
Cards
3.08 / Match
+32% Cards / Match
Santa Cruz received +32% more cards than Ituano in the Serie C
2.33 / Match
Paysandu
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(4)
Brusque
(5)
Ferroviária
(2)
Maringá
(0)
Volta Redonda
(5)
Inter de Limeira
(6)(2)
Maranhão
(2)
Figueirense
(4)
Itabaiana
(1)
Caxias
(2)
Botafogo-PB
(3)
Guarani
(3)
Confiança
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+25%
Ituano is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1.25 / Match
Paysandu
(3)
Ypiranga Erechim
(0)
Brusque
(1)
Ferroviária
(1)
Maringá
(1)
Volta Redonda
(2)
Inter de Limeira
(2)(0)
Maranhão
(0)
Figueirense
(2)
Itabaiana
(1)
Caxias
(1)
Botafogo-PB
(3)
Guarani
(1)
Confiança
Goals Conceded
0.75 / Match
+25%
Ituano condeded +25% more goals than Santa Cruz
1 / Match
Paysandu
(1)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Brusque
(0)
Ferroviária
(1)
Maringá
(1)
Volta Redonda
(0)
Inter de Limeira
(1)(0)
Maranhão
(0)
Figueirense
(2)
Itabaiana
(2)
Caxias
(0)
Botafogo-PB
(1)
Guarani
(0)
Confiança
Serie C Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guarani
|
12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 1.83 |
| 2 |
Brusque
|
12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 3 |
Paysandu
|
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 4 |
Ituano
|
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 5 |
Ferroviária
|
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Inter de Limeira
|
12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 1.58 |
| 7 |
Santa Cruz
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Floresta
|
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 18 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Caxias
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 10 |
Volta Redonda
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 11 |
Amazonas
|
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 12 |
Botafogo-PB
|
12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Maringá
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Figueirense
|
12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 16 | 1.33 |
| 15 |
Ypiranga Erechim
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Maranhão
|
12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 14 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Barra FC
|
12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 18 |
Confiança
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 19 |
Itabaiana
|
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 10 | 0.83 |
| 20 |
Anápolis
|
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 9 | 0.75 |
Odds
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