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Monday, 5 October 2026

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Serra Macaense vs Santa Cruz RJ Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.40 expected goals for Serra Macaense and 0.96 for Santa Cruz RJ, a combined total of 2.37. That distribution gives Serra Macaense the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 27%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 42% for over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% 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

Serra Macaense win

47.1% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.40 – 0.96

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.

  • Serra Macaense home form

    9 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Serra Macaense to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 27% / 26% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.40 goals for Serra Macaense and 0.96 for Santa Cruz RJ, a combined 2.37 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 42% and both teams to score at 47%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%.

Match result (1X2)

Serra Macaense win47%
Draw27%
Santa Cruz RJ win26%

Double chance 1X

74%

Double chance 12

73%

Double chance X2

53%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals69%
Over 2.5 goals42%
Over 3.5 goals22%
Both teams to score47%

Correct score

  • 1–013.2%
  • 1–112.7%
  • 0–09.4%
  • 2–09.2%
  • 0–19.0%

Recent form

Serra Macaense

  • 2026-09-27T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Rio de Janeiro · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T17:45:00.000Z · A vs Búzios · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Paduano · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-07T17:45:00.000Z · A vs 7 de Abril · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-30T17:45:00.000Z · H vs Friburguense · 0-1 (L)

Santa Cruz RJ

    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.

    Carioca B2 table

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    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Friburguense97201423
    2Santa Cruz RJ9603318
    3Cardoso Moreira9522917
    4Serra Macaense9522717
    5Paduano9432815
    6SE Belford Roxo9351814
    7Campos AA9342113
    87 de Abril9414-213
    9Rio de Janeiro9315-210
    10Barra Mansa9144-67
    11Búzios9108-173
    12Paraty9009-230

    Prediction conclusion

    The model's leading selection is Serra Macaense win, at 47.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

    It puts both teams scoring at 47% and over 2.5 goals at 42%.

    A 47% 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.