Serie C
Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 23:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
Santa Cruz vs Maranhão Prediction & Stats - Serie C 2026
Predictions
Santa Cruz vs Maranhão is part of the Serie C schedule for Saturday (15/08).
The fixture is staged at Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel, 23:30 (UK time).
Below is our Santa Cruz vs Maranhão prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Santa Cruz vs Maranhão prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Santa Cruz the side to beat, with roughly 40% 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 16 match into their Serie C. Here is where Cobra Coral stand:
In this competition
7 won, 4 drawn, 5 lost
1.56 points per game
17 scored, at 1.06 a game
13 conceded, at 0.81 a game
Cobra Coral, season-wide
7 won, 5 drawn, 5 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
08/08/2026 16:00
25/07/2026 16:00
12/07/2026 10:00
04/07/2026 18:30
27/06/2026 16:00
Maranhão: how they are travelling
Maranhão come in 16 matches into their Serie C.
Here is what Maranhão Atlético Clube have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 6 drawn, 5 lost
1.31 points per game
13 scored, at 0.81 a game
15 conceded, at 0.94 a game
Maranhão Atlético Clube, season-wide
6 won, 6 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Emerson Freitas dos Anjos, 3 goals
Most assists: Anderson Wanderllan de Moraes Rodrigues, 1 assists
Recent results — Maranhão Atlético Clube
09/08/2026 17:30
25/07/2026 16:00
12/07/2026 15:00
04/07/2026 16:00
28/06/2026 19:30
The head-to-head
A short sample to go on — 2 recent meeting(s) between the two:
Santa Cruz: 1 win(s)
Maranhão: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 1
With so little history, this fixture stays hard to call.
Form comparison Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
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
L
W
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.29 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 0.57 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 14% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 43% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 43% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.25 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Maranhão
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.31 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
L
|
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.13 | 1.38 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 1.25 | 0.38 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 63% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 13% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 38% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.56 | 1.89 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Maranhão win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Maranhão’s ability to leave Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Maranhão has consistently put in solid away performances, while Santa Cruz’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Santa Cruz vs Maranhão 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 3.17 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
Fixture information - Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
Match: Santa Cruz vs Maranhão
Competition: Serie C
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 23:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estádio Jóse do Rego Maciel
More Serie C predictions
Explore the rest of our Serie C predictions and keep up with the analysis round by round.
Stats
The statistics for Tricolor do Arruda vs MAC that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.34
League: 2.29
Both Teams to Score
20%
League: 49%
Over 1.5+
40%
League: 68%
Over 2.5+
19%
League: 43%
Cards
6.93
League: 4.38
Corners
9.32
League: 10.78
Home Team
Santa Cruz
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
W
W
W
|
1.56 |
| Home |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.43 |
| Away |
D
W
W
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 43% | 44% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.29 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 0.71 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 0.57 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 14% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 43% | 11% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 43% | 22% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.18 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.25 | 1.77 |
Away Team
Maranhão
Brazil - Serie C
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
L
D
|
1.31 |
| Home |
W
W
L
L
D
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
D
D
D
L
|
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 50% | 13% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.13 | 1.38 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 1.25 | 0.38 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.88 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 63% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 13% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 56% | 38% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.49 | 1.8 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.72 | 1.56 | 1.89 |
Corners
9.81 / Match
+12% Corners / Match
Maranhão received +12% more corners than Santa Cruz in the Serie C
11 / Match
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(10)
Barra FC
(2)
Ituano
(1)
Paysandu
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(10)
Brusque
(3)(4)
Brusque
(4)
Ferroviária
(6)
Ypiranga Erechim
(10)
Inter de Limeira
(3)
Ituano
(5)
Paysandu
(1)
Maringá
Cards
2.63 / Match
+2% Cards / Match
Maranhão received +2% more cards than Santa Cruz in the Serie C
2.69 / Match
Botafogo-PB
(0)
Figueirense
(5)
Barra FC
(0)
Ituano
(0)
Paysandu
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(4)
Brusque
(5)(1)
Brusque
(4)
Ferroviária
(0)
Ypiranga Erechim
(2)
Inter de Limeira
(5)
Ituano
(2)
Paysandu
(2)
Maringá
Goals Scored
1.06 / Match
+31%
Santa Cruz is +31% better in terms of goals scored
0.81 / Match
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(0)
Barra FC
(2)
Ituano
(1)
Paysandu
(3)
Ypiranga Erechim
(0)
Brusque
(1)(2)
Brusque
(0)
Ferroviária
(2)
Ypiranga Erechim
(0)
Inter de Limeira
(0)
Ituano
(0)
Paysandu
(0)
Maringá
Goals Conceded
0.81 / Match
+14%
Maranhão condeded +14% more goals than Santa Cruz
0.94 / Match
Botafogo-PB
(2)
Figueirense
(1)
Barra FC
(1)
Ituano
(0)
Paysandu
(1)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Brusque
(0)(1)
Brusque
(0)
Ferroviária
(1)
Ypiranga Erechim
(1)
Inter de Limeira
(0)
Ituano
(1)
Paysandu
(0)
Maringá
Serie C Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Inter de Limeira
|
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 1.75 |
| 2 |
Brusque
|
16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 5 | 27 | 1.69 |
| 3 |
Guarani
|
15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 15 | 13 | 26 | 1.73 |
| 4 |
Botafogo-PB
|
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | 1.63 |
| 5 |
Santa Cruz
|
16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 1.56 |
| 6 |
Caxias
|
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Ferroviária
|
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 3 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Ypiranga Erechim
|
16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Paysandu
|
15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 21 | 2 | 23 | 1.53 |
| 10 |
Maringá
|
16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 23 | 1.44 |
| 11 |
Amazonas
|
16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 20 | -2 | 23 | 1.44 |
| 12 |
Ituano
|
16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
Maranhão
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 15 | -2 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 14 |
Floresta
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 15 |
Figueirense
|
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 21 | 1.31 |
| 16 |
Volta Redonda
|
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 18 | 1.13 |
| 17 |
Itabaiana
|
16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -7 | 17 | 1.06 |
| 18 |
Barra FC
|
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 15 | 0.94 |
| 19 |
Confiança
|
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 12 | 0.8 |
| 20 |
Anápolis
|
15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 | 0.8 |
Odds
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