Arena Pernambuco · Referee D. Serafim · Analysis updated 06:00 UTC
Santa Cruz vs Botafogo PB Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 0.93 expected goals for Santa Cruz and 0.45 for Botafogo PB, a combined total of 1.37. That distribution gives Santa Cruz the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 37%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 16% for over 2.5 goals and 22% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 25%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Santa Cruz win
46.0% probability
Expected goals
0.93 – 0.45
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Santa Cruz home form
9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Botafogo PB away threat
Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Santa Cruz to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 37% / 17% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 0.93 goals for Santa Cruz and 0.45 for Botafogo PB, a combined 1.37 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
83%
Double chance 12
63%
Double chance X2
54%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 0–025.3%
- 1–023.5%
- 0–111.3%
- 2–010.9%
- 1–110.5%
Recent form
Santa Cruz
- 2026-09-26T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Floresta · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-20T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Floresta · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-12T22:30:00.000Z · A vs Maringá · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-06T21:30:00.000Z · H vs Botafogo PB · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-29T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Anápolis · 1-1 (D)
Botafogo PB
- 2026-10-10T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Santa Cruz · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-03T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Floresta · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-26T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Maringá · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-19T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Maringá · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-12T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Floresta · 0-1 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Serie C table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botafogo PB | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 33 |
| 2 | Brusque | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 32 |
| 3 | Ferroviária | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 30 |
| 4 | Maringá | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 5 | Floresta | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 6 | Inter De Limeira | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 30 |
| 7 | Paysandu | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | -1 | 29 |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 29 |
| 9 | Ypiranga-RS | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 29 |
| 10 | Guarani Campinas | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 28 |
| 11 | Figueirense | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 28 |
| 12 | Maranhão | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 27 |
| 13 | Amazonas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 26 |
| 14 | Caxias | 19 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 25 |
| 15 | Ituano | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | -3 | 22 |
| 16 | Volta Redonda | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | -12 | 21 |
| 17 | Barra | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 21 |
| 18 | Anápolis | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -5 | 19 |
| 19 | AO Itabaiana | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -13 | 17 |
| 20 | Confiança | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -9 | 13 |
| 1 | Ferroviária | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 2 | Inter De Limeira | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Brusque | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 4 | Paysandu | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 1 | Maringá | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| 2 | Santa Cruz | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| 3 | Floresta | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| 4 | Botafogo PB | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Santa Cruz win, at 46.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.
It puts both teams scoring at 22% and over 2.5 goals at 16%.
A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.